Lessons learned

Lessons learned.......

Don't be afraid of change...

Even the scariest of changes can be the start of something amazing...

Be silly- Who cares what anyone else thinks.......

If you can get a friend to be silly with you- all the better......

Find the things that make you laugh- and keep doing them....

Um, there are some exceptions....

Have your own sense of style.....

I may have a different opinion on this when you are 15...

Have your own creative vision- Blow raspberries at those who

don't get it....

Drive at least one form of heavy equipment at least once

in your lifetime....

LIKE who you see in the mirror.....

Be courageous and bold-

Even a mighty crocodile can be overcome

by well placed duct tape...

Avoid doing gross things-

At the very least, make sure there

are no cameras or witnesses...

when you do..

Let yourself be angry-

But don't let it consume you...

.

Call your friends and family

Even if you have nothing "important"

to say....

Have the drive to get what you want...

Don't get discouraged- The

things you are seeking are probably

closer than you think.....

Allow yourself to be pampered

now and then....

Don't allow others to judge you by your methods-

Let them be inspired by your achievements.

Watch the rain....

Spend time with your Dad...

He is the first man in your life to love

you unconditionally....

Even if you lack the skill-

Own the confidence....

Don't make fun of others..

Unless you can do it with simple gestures

to entertain a close friend...

Dance... Have a love

of all kinds of music.....

Have a pet...

Take care of them and love them.

DO NOT OWN FERRETS- just trust me....

Wear sunglasses...

That little wrinkle between your eyes-

Ya, that never goes away....

Go into life with the drive of an athlete,

With confidence, education, and an unyielding
spirit- There is no limit to what you can do.