- When riding a mower under tree branches which probably contain spider webs, keep your mouth closed.
- Speak up. Silence is usually implied consent.
- If you think “It’s okay if I leave it a mess because nobody is going to come in,” you are probably wrong.
- In times of stress, simply surviving to the next day is enough to accomplish.
- Clear your phone before you hand it to a family member.
- When someone hands you their phone to see something, only look at that one thing.
- Delayed gratification is part of adulthood.
- Skip fried foods.
- Don’t believe everything you think in the middle of the night.
- On road trips, use a bathroom every time you stop.
- The nearer the equator, the more sunscreen you need.
- Don’t back down when you know you are right.
- When someone slimy takes advantage of a situation, remember that it is a reflection of them and not you.
- Trust your instincts. If you feel like your boss is out to get you, he probably is.
- A stack of books to read is a happy reminder that you have things to look forward to.
- There are many types of “love”. Love freely, but recognize the differences.
- If he only compliments you when he’s drinking, he doesn’t really feel that way.
- Always pack an extra outfit in your carry-on.
- If you’re flying through Atlanta, give yourself a minimum of an hour layover. And that is probably still pushing it.
- If the movie is boring, walk out. It’s not going to get better and your time is worth more than the ticket.
- Travel somewhere new
- Check at least one more state off my list
- Finish a first draft of my “Cali” novel
- Unpack all boxes from moving
- Finish bathroom remodel (paint, vanity, flooring)
- Learn how to lay tile (so I can fix kitchen floor)
- Take piano lessons
- Start a new hobby — martial arts or community theater
- Declutter my “save this stuff” stuff
- Hit my step goal 6 out of 7 days a week
- Get a hair trim (haven’t done this in a couple years!)
- Get a fancy new Illinois I.D.
- Chicago
- Fort Lauderdale
- Blake Shelton concert
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Nassau, Bahamas
- Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
- Turks & Caicos
- Dominican Republic
- Florida
- Illinois
Swimming at Grand Cayman
- Go to the top of the Empire State Building
- Visit the Redwoods Forest
- Swim in the ocean in the Cayman Islands
- Swim in the ocean in Hawaii
- Go on a vacation without worrying about how much money I spent (Because I knew I had enough, not because I’m an idiot.)
- Take random road trips at the spur of the moment
Swimming at Grand Cayman
- Boston
- Bar Harbor
- Bisbee
- Bessemer
- Biloxi
- Bettendorf
- Birmingham
- Bridgeton
- Blue Eye
- Burlington
- Burlingame
- Barstow
- Brainerd
- Brooklyn
- Beardstown
- Bradenton
- Bloomington
- Big Rock
- Buckeye
- Bronx
- Barrington Hills
- Bartlett
- Baxter
- Bolingbrook
- Buffalo
- Burr Ridge
- Blankenship
- Buford
- Bathing suit
- Sun hat
- Sun glasses
- Flip flops
- Beach books
- Sunscreen
- Tank tops
- Capris
- Maxi skirts
- Sundress
- Passport
- Thunderstorms
- Beaches
- Book stores
- The Legend of Zelda
- Warm sunshine
- Cabins in the mountains
- Fresh oranges
- Dinner with family and/or friends
- Reality TV
- Office supplies
- Sharpies
- Unlimited data on my cell phone
- Caramel
- Walking along the river
- My birthday (in a couple weeks!)
- Traveling
- Laughing so hard my stomach hurts
- Cancun (Mexico)
- Casa Bonita (Denver, Colorado)
- Charleston (South Carolina)
- Colorado
- Columbia River Gorge (Oregon)
- Disneyland
- Disneyworld
- Ensenada, Mexico
- Galveston, Texas
- Haleakala, (Maui, Hawaii)
- Hollywood, California
- Idaho
- Las Vegas
- Maroma (Mexico)
- Montana
- Mount Rushmore
- Multnomah Falls (Oregon)
- New York City
- Redwoods Forest (California)
- Saint Louis Arch
- Silver Dollar City (Branson, Missouri)
- South Carolina
- Starved Rock State Park (Oregon, Illinois)
- Virginia City (Nevada)
- Washington state
- Wyoming
A Picture List for My Son’s 24th Birthday
- Is it better to dry my clothes on medium for a longer period of time, or high for a shorter period of time?
- How do I use the keyless entry code on my car?
- When will Raven find love?
- Have Nick and Vanessa already broken up?
- When does Bachelor In Paradise start?
- What caused my ankles to suddenly swell a few months ago and to suddenly stop swelling a couple weeks ago?
- What’s the name of a good dentist in town?
- Who put the Ram in the Ramalama Dingdong?
- Can a person live on citrus alone?
- Can Sandra possibly win Survivor again?
- Exactly how much does Alexa hear while sitting on the kitchen counter?
- Why did Brad’s wife get fired from Cracker Barrel Old Country Store?
- When will it officially be sandal weather?
- What novel should I read next?
- What is a good cheap beach where I can spend a few days?
Kam III beach on Maui
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