Fashion By Laurel: July 2012

Here are some of my personal keys to a happy life...I am far from perfect but at least I have something to strive for:
1. Get married.
2. Have children.
3. Be their friend.
4. Be at the cross roads of their comings and goings.
5. Read to them.
6. Have dinner with them, as a family nightly.
7. Have a family night once a week with them.
8. Go to church every Sunday.
9. Don't swear.
10. Don't gossip.
11. Don't back bite.
12. Keep a journal.
13. Scrapbook.
14. Have a garden.
15. Be charitable.
16. Be kind.
17. Don't hold grudges.
18. No tattoos.
19. No double or triple pierced ears.
20. Wear sunscreen.
21. Get at least 10 minutes of sunshine a day.
22. Take a vitamin.
23. Read scriptures daily.
24. Pray daily.
25. Pay tithing to your church.
26. Render service daily.
27. Brush your teeth twice daily.
28. Floss.
29. Exercise daily.
30. Smile.
31. Be clean.
32 .Don't date until you are 16.
33. Be morally clean.
34. Don't brag.
35. Don't be a know-it-all.
36. Say "please" and "thank you".
37. Write thank you notes.
38. Be on time, not tardy.
39. Get out of debt.
40. Live within your means.
41. Be generous.
42. Don't kill.
43. Don't commit adultery.
44. Keep the Sabbath day holy.
45. Worship God.
46. Honor your parents.
47. Love others.
48 .Don't worship things.
49.Don't tell lies about your relatives or neighbors.
50. Listen to good, uplifting music.
51. Don't smoke.
52. Don't drink alcohol.
53. Don't use drugs (illegal).
54. Don't drink coffee or tea.
55. Avoid caffeine in your soda pop.
56. Make cookies.
57. Take a power nap.
58. Pamper yourself.
59. Find out what makes you happy.
60. Be patriotic,
61. Keep the law.
62. Be honest.
63. Keep a clean house.
64. Shovel the walks, when it snows.
65. Celebrate the holidays.
66. Read daily.
67. Read the news.
68. Get involved politically.
69. Stay in control.
70. Collect something.
71. Be grateful.
72. Organize yourself and your life.
73. Get insurance.
74. Don't think that you are better than anyone just because you are rich or talented or gifted.
75. Be interested in others.
76. Have a lunch group.
77. Learn a musical instrument.
78. Bleach your teeth.
79. Look your best.
80. Dye your hair.
81. Do your hair and make up daily.
82. Good posture.
83. Get involved.
84. Remember those less fortunate than you.
85. Fast once a month, 2 meals.
86. Clean out a drawer or closet.
87. Eat fruits and vegetables and whole grains.
88. Don't watch pornography.
89. Dress modestly.
90. No bikinis.
91. Love your neighbor.
92. Have high standards.
93. Don't lie or cheat.
94. If you can't attend an event that you have been invited to, excuse yourself.
95. Greet people with a handshake or smile.
96. Say "hi".
97. Take photos.
98. Eat chocolate.
99. Try a new recipe.
100.Invite your mother in law to dinner.
101.Have faith.
102. Know that things will work out.
103. Get an education.
104. Learn daily.
105. Go to weddings and funerals of family and friends.
106. Go on date night with your spouse once a week.
107. Kiss him/her goodnight.
108. Say you are "sorry".
109. Be respectful.
110. Have good friends.
111. Be a friend.
112. Swim.
113. Play tennis.
114. Be happy.
115. Be optimistic.
116. Look for the good in others.
117. Get your wisdom teeth out.
118. Get immunized.
119. Get your car washed.
120. Buy a new outfit.
121. Get 8 hours of sleep.
122. Go on a vacation yearly.
123. Recognize God in your life.
124. Believe in miracles.
125. Don't go to "R" rated shows.
126. Set goals.
127. Do your best.
128. Keep a list.
129. Don't judge others.
130. Wear lotion.
131. Pluck your eyebrows.
132. Wear B.O. juice.
133. Shower daily.
134. Do a batch of laundry daily.
135. Go to Disney Land.
136. Keep a gratitude journal.
137. Do family history research.
138. Take a break.
139. Don't be critical of others.
140. Make banana bread with your old bananas.
141. Control your temper.
142. Don't yell at your kids (unless the house is on fire).
143. Compliment someone daily.
144. Tell your mate and your kids that you love them.