life's little instructions

Philippines
May 27, 2009 4:17am CST
1. Compliment three people everyday. 2. Have a dog. 3. Watch a sunrise at lest once a year. 4. Remember other people’s birthdays. 5. Have a firm handshake. 6. Look people in the eye. 7. Say “thank you” a lot. 8. Say “please” a lot. 9. Learn to play a musical instrument. 10. Sing in the shower. 11. Plant flowers every spring. 12. Be the first to say “hello.” 13. Live beneath you means. 14. Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford. 15. Be forgiving of yourself and others. 16. Learn three clean jokes. 17. Wear polished shoes. 18. Floss your teeth. 19. Ask for a raise when you feel you’ve earned it. 20. Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard.
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@ruperto (1552)
• Philippines
28 May 09
great idea. Perhaps if this were in an easy to read book, it's a very good gift for childern of all ages :) Cheers
• Philippines
28 May 09
There's More: =) 21. Return all the things you borrow. 22. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated. 23. Plant a tree on your birthday. 24. Donate two pints of blood every year. 25. Make new friends but cherish the old ones. 26. Keep secrets. 27. Take lots of snapshots. 28. Don’t postpone joy. 29. Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday. 30. Write “thank you” notes promptly. 31. Show respect for teachers, police officers, firefighters and military personnel. 32. Keep a tight rein on your temper. 33. Put the cap back on the toothpaste. 34. Take out the garbage without being told. 35. Avoid overexposure to the sun. 36. Vote 37. Surprise loved ones with little unexpected gifts. 38. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility for every area of your life. 39. Make the best of bad situations. 40. Learn to make something beautiful with your hands.
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
1 Jun 09
I am not one for instructions although I think they are very important to some people. I also don't like to just wing it. I would prefer to find out for myself which things are important and I would want to try things before deciding it is a good thing to do all the time. Cheers!!