something i found while cleaning

While cleaning up my room I ran across an old notebook and decided to flip through it. I found a couple of pages I wrote on February 4, 2006 entitled "Things to keep in mind". I figured I'd rewrite it here so I don't have to re-find this book later. I don't think I necessarily agree with everything my high school self tells me to do (and I definitely don't do all of these things, although there are some I should) but there are some things I would like to remember.

Things to keep in mind

Never forget what it is like to be a kid
- Think the same

- Wonder the same
- Find magic in everything

- Take time to play

- Eat candy, watch cartoons

- Dress like you did in High School

Always keep a journal + write everyday

Dance

Sing

Burn candles

Read

Watch movies

Write with a quill or nib pen

Stay organized

Keep a clean house

Drink tea

Tell them you love them

Take pictures

Scrapbook right away

Get good deals, clearance, sales

Play sudoku, crosswords, mindgames (Mensa)

Build snowmen + have snowball fights

Visit all the states + many countries

Write real letters + send them

Send cards

Things to do with my kids:

- Sing Elton John's "Blessed" to them every day while pregnant

- Get them educational toys

- Teach to read by age 2

- Do science projects

- Encourage creativity

- Teach to cook

- Do chores

- Go on lots of vacations

- Read to them every night

- Eat healthy

- Bike rides

- Soccer

- Visit with grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc a lot

- Tell them stories

- Build traditions

- Drama, music

- Computers

- Torpedoes

- Children's Museum

- board games

- Kentucky Derby

Have lots of plants

Buy in bulk

Stay in touch with friends

Word hard, but play harder

Play video games

Take home videos

Enjoy every day

No regrets - ever