So while doing my usual morning protocol of checking emails, fb, twitter, etc- I came across this very interesting post that apparently is getting some major buzz. It's a columnist named Regina Brett, who wrote an article titled "45 life lessons." I googled it, and to my surprise it was written like 3 years ago - so i don't know why it's so buzz-worthy now, but in anycase it still was a pleasure reading. A part of me believes she just read and bought a ton of Hallmark cards and made a list of all her favorite life quotes- but that's just me. At any rate, I will post my favorites from the list. We've all heard these before, but it's a nice mist (so to speak) to refresh your memory & serve as a baby reminder.

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. You job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and parents will. Stay in touch.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words, 'In five years, will this matter?'
27. Always choose life
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
33. Believe in miracles.
35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
36. Growing old beats the alternative- dying young.
38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
39. Get outside everyday. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
41. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
42. The best is yet to come.
43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift.


I did some bolding so that a few special ones stand out. I was chatting with my good friend Fernie the other night and she had mentioned that one of our friends has been down on themselves lately so I figured this would be a great pick-me-up for their day... hopefully even a little smile.

In other important news, I've been catching up on One Tree Hill. To be honest, I was rather disappointed in the first like 6 episodes. I couldn't even watch them because it took away from the authenticity and felt like the writers were trying too hard. But now it's back to normal and I am loving it. The peyton/Lucas story is refreshing and nice to see that they're finally happy; Hayley/Nathan are my forever favorite role models; Brook & new comer Julian story is getting really exciting (so far)- it's just a lot to look forward to.