Day 8 ~ Take My Advice

On the 8th day of the blogging challenge

is to share a piece of advice

now I am not an expert by any means

but I will share 10 things I know for sure

Do it with love

whether it is your job or a hobby

just go ahead and put your whole heart into it

Choose your battles

does the way the toilet paper goes on the roller really matter

especially when you can flip it around later

maybe the family reunion is a better one to discuss at length

Never go to bed angry

it gives you a fresh start in the morning

Always follow the recipe the first time

especially when you are baking!

Everything is better with music

when I am cleaning ~ I need music blasting

and I need to know every word to every song

so plug in your MP3 or your favourite CD

and grab your duster!

Alone time refuels your soul

some people love solitude ~ others cannot stand it

stop and listen and just be

you will feel refreshed after 

Long distance phone conversations and cards in the mail

are still the best

put down the electronics and pick up a pen

write out a card and actually mail it

talking on the phone to someone you love

and have not seen in it seems like forever fills your heart

Once in awhile ~ act like a child

now don't throw a tantrum in the middle of the grocery store

spread a blanket out on the lawn and look at the clouds

find the shapes like you did when you are young

Smile each and every day

even in your darkest times ~ if you are having a stressful day

find something ~ a picture or a memory

to bring a smile to your face

Don't stress the small stuff

this kind of goes hand in hand with choose your battles

but a lot of people get caught up in the little things

especially when planning something

I know it is the little touches that make it special ~ right

but if you don't do one of them ~ will anyone notice?

think about it...