Thursday, May 6, 2010

29 Things I've Learned

1. Life rarely turns our the way you planned

2. Expect the unexpected

3. Eat chocolate - it's worth it

4. Enjoy the little things

5. Look around you - there's always something beautiful to see

6. Heavenly Father loves us and knows each one of us

7. Find something you love and do it often

8. Life is more fun when you surround yourself with those who love you

9. Always wear your seat belt

10. You can do harder things than you know - especially with our Heavenly Fathers help

11. Stop and smell the flowers

12. Sing in the car - who cares who is watching

13. When you are generous with others, it always comes back to bless you

14. There IS beauty all around when there's love at home

15. Pray always

16. Sacrifices for your kids are so worth it

17. Nothing like a few kind words to heal a broken spirit

18. Do something you think you can't at least once - and then see how strong you REALLY are

19. Love others - it makes you a prettier person inside

20. Look for the good things in even the worst situation - it makes you happier

21. Don't fret about those last 5 pounds. It usually comes off when you're not looking.

22. Learn how to do the Heimlich Manuever and CPR. It's important.

23. Little baby kisses are the best

24. Be silly - it's highly underrated

25. Sing - even if you can't carry a tune in a bucket.

26. Travel at least once to somewhere you've always wanted to go

27. You don't need everything you THINK you need

28. Keep an eternal perspective

29. People are more important than things

5 comments:

Elizabeth & Matthew said...

When did you find time to blog today??? Hope your day, actually evening is GREAT!! Sounds like you've had a very busy day.

Elizabeth & Matthew said...

Oh yeah and does this mean 29 years????

Alysa . . . . and Reed said...

yeah . . . I blogged from 6 to 8 this morning, in between diaper changes, naps and feedings. Just like my sister Laura, I am a secret superhero. :) Oh yeah, and yes, 29 years I've lived.

Dalana and Mark said...

You've learned a lot of great things! Happy Birthday Alysa! Hope it was a special day for you. Love ya!

Kam said...

Happy late birthday wishes to you. We were thinking of you on your day, but a bit out of touch. Hope it was a nice time... want to hear more about your adventures in babysitting, when you get to it. Love you!