So, at 40, how much life knowledge had I accumulated? Some. Taking a break from the aftermath of the fire to reflect on things I wish I’d known sooner.
(Inspired by Nora Ephron, who did it first and better)
- Curly hair will always be curly, no matter what.
- Using sunscreen all the time is an excellent idea.
- Money does not save itself.
- You can always make your own good time, even when you’re alone.
- Just because you bought it and never wear it, you don’t have to feel guilty about getting rid of it.
- Sometimes you lose friends.
- If you hate your job more than you love it, leave.
- Adults don’t know why they do what they do half the time.
- If you write down the names of the books you read, you won’t forget about them and buy them again.
- Don’t be afraid to travel, even to places where there are flying cockroaches.
- Relationships don’t save themselves.
- You can start something new and get better at it no matter how old you are.
- Difficult conversations aren’t always as bad as you think they’ll be.
- Go to the funeral, or send a card.
- Children remember the things you’d rather they forget.
- Greens are hard to match. You think those shoes go with something you have, but they don’t.
- Buy the shoes when you buy the outfit.
- When you find a lipstick you like, buy two. This works for shoes also.
- Having a system is a good idea, as long as you make it your own.
- Always know whether it is the second Tuesday or the fourth Thursday if there is street sweeping and it says so on the sign.
- Sometimes you just forget things. Everyone does.
- If you don’t put the photos in an album right away, you never will.
- Learn to accessorize if you want to and forget about it if you don’t. Scarves and belts are overrated.
- It’s better to do a little every day than to do a lot all at once.
- Chocolate isn’t always the answer.
- Good bras are worth the money.
Fine advice–every one!
I love this! Thanks.