In my senior year (1999) I wrote this book for a friend:
1. Always be right, or put up a good fight.
2. Be courageous.
3. Do whatever your heart desires, no matter how many people are looking.
4. Demand respect (appropriately).
5. Take a break if you need it.
6. Work on your photographic memory.
7. Eat spicy ramen noodles with a close friend.
8. Accept praises humbly.
9. Be a lady!
10. But hang out with the boys, not on them.
11. Don't admit it, but enjoy the snowbanks.
12. Find a few strong silent men to be your friends.
13. Travel.
14. Have patience beyond belief with friends.
15. Drive to think.
16. Always leave the door open to company.
17. Live as a free spirit, but also as a controlled spirit.
18. Sing often.
19. Pray continually.
20. Be honest and real.
21. Listen to your mom and dad (keep them in your back pocket and show them to the world).
22. Live for Jesus.
23. Tell your friends of precious family traditions (eg - singing "Amen" after supper).
24. Have a humble spirit.
25. Laugh lots ~ contentment ~ joy ~ stability ~ innocence.
26. Have confidence of who you are in the Lord.
27. Learn as many praise songs as possible.
28. Never stop believing in your siblings.
29. Never stop anything that was important enough to start in the first place.
30. Learn other languages, including Ebonics.
31. Have musical sisters.
32. Be willing to try anything new.
33. Snorkel with water snakes over shipwrecks.
34. Give everybody as second chance.
35. Be increasingly confident in yourself.
36. Forgive as Christ forgave.
37. Find a mentor.
38. Be a mentor.
39. Have friends across the spectrum, from strange to rational.
40. Sing yourself to sleep or fall asleep praying.
41. Read stories to your friends.
42. Don't hide expressions, even to yourself... therefore, write poetry.
43. Stay up late, get up early.
44. Play lots.
45. Become a favourite to some staff and faculty.
46. Wrestle.
47. Find a bosom friend.
48. Have a nickname or gesture for every friend.
49. Enjoy your grandparents' stories.
50. Mud fights are great.
51. Cry.
52. Do your devotions with great discipline.
53. Be accountable to someone.
54. Work hard.
55. Be grateful for roses.
56. Spend quiet time outdoors.
57. Go horseback riding.
58. Dance spontaneously.
59. Council friends at all hours of the day, no matter what is on the agenda.
60. When a guy gets on his knees to ask for forgiveness, forgive him.
61. Enjoy serenades.
62. Have non-Christian friends.
63. Pray for your spouse, even if you don't have one yet.
64. Play Foosball.
65. Never turn down an invitation to Fred's pizza on boys night out.
66. Pick up pennies, because every penny counts.
67. Remember that God is your biggest source of encouragement.
68. Write encouragement notes.
69. Call an old friend, even if you don't have much in common any more.
70. Read by the fireside.
71. Scrapbook your favourite pictures.
72. Fellowship with the elderly.
73. Care for the ones whom others don't care for.
74. Cook something spicy and international.
75. Push "seek" and enjoy a variety of genres.
76. Show incredible patience, whether in long lines, raising children, or experiencing water leaks.
77. Laugh out loud, even if you're by yourself.
78. Get to know your neighbours.
79. Admit when you're wrong. "You're right, I'm sorry."
80. Colour a picture and send it to someone.
81. Seek purpose.
82. Debate with yourself for a few minutes before spending money on something frivolous.
83. Look in the mirror and tell yourself "I am beautiful!"
84. Play sports, even if you are not very good.
85. Try not to follow a recipe exactly, switch it up a bit.
86. Volunteer for an organization that is out of your comfort zone.
87. Enjoy dressing up just for the fun of it, or relax in your favourite pajamas.
88. Visit a friend on the mission field.
89. Organize your closets and don't be afraid to downsize.
90. Go for a drive in the countryside.
91. Give your parents a hug and tell them you love them.
92. Bake a loaf of bread and then give it away.
93. Write: a letter, a poem, a diary excerpt, a book.
94. Link arms with your girlfriend when you go for a walk.
95. Sit back and read a few quality children's story books.
96. Gaze at the stars and pray for someone faraway.
97. Make a snow angel.
98. Try to keep at least one potted plant alive in your home.
99. Be real... share both your joys and struggles.
100. Relax with a long hot bath or steamy shower.
101. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.
102. Thank the Lord for the precious people in your life.
103. Spoil yourself with a live theatrical play or concert.
104. Always get back on the horse after you've fallen off. (I've done it 3x)
105. Splurge on your favourite chocolate bar.
106. Climb a mountain.
107. Light candles - vanilla is my fav!
108. Sip a glass of wine.
109. Explore art museums - impressionist, modern, sculptured.
110. Take public transit when possible and get to know your seat-mate.
111. Shoot hoops.
112. Entertain the crowds and make people smile.
113. Respect your boss.
114. Take notes on the sermons you hear.
115. Learn to read music and/or play a musical instrument.
116. Take a walking tour in a few famous cities.
117. Scuba dive.
118. Keep a pet - like a snake, raccoon, or monkey.
119. Join a women's Bible study group.
120. Fall deeper in love with Jesus - every day!
Looks like I need to put a few of them back into practice! Stella needs her groove back.
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