What I’ve Learned so Far

The battle cry of the 1960’s was:  “Never trust anyone over 30.”  Ridiculous from my current vantage point.  I just turned 43, and my own personal mantra is to never trust anyone UNDER 30.  I feel as though I’ve finally done enough living to have actually learned something.  Here’s what I’ve learned so far:

 

• I don’t always need to bring a sweater.
• Worrying about it will not make it so – OR prevent it from happening!
• Never turn down the opportunity to travel.
• NO ONE knows what to say at a funeral.  But being there says it all.
• Marriage doesn’t change who you are inside.
• Slow down.  On the road.  At work.  And in life.
• Clean as you go.
• Start saving early.
• Invest in a few quality pieces of furniture.
• You really only need two sets of sheets – one on the bed, and one in the laundry.
• If you learn to love reading, you’ll never be lonely.
• Television IS a big waste of time.
• Boyfriends matter.  I remember every single one.  Choose wisely.
• Learn how to ski, skate, golf and play tennis while you’re young. 
• Walk into every room with an air of confidence – even if you have to fake it.

I’m sure there are even more lessons to be learned.  I just can’t help but believe, that if I live the second half of my life following these few sound principles it will be a heck of a lot easier than the first 43 years!