Hey! So this is an entirely new experience- but one I'm actually pretty excited about. See, it's been prophecied to me that I'll be doing some writing, and I've really taken that to heart. Writing in journals, cards, prayer journals... it's been awesome. It's so wonderful to see how faithful God is through journaling.

Anyhow, I am going to leave this one with probably some of the most brilliant bits of advice I've seen at one time. It's a poster at my school.... I'm sure you'll enjoy...

"21 suggestions for success" by H. Jackson Brown Jr.

1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery

2. Work at something you enjoy and that is worthy of your time and talent.

3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully :)

4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know (i love this one!
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5. Be forgiving of yourself and others

6. Be generous

7. Have a greatful heart

8. Persistance, persistance, persistance!

9. Discipline yourself to save money, even on the most modest salary.

10. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated

11. Commit yourself to constant improvement

12. Commit yourself to quality

13. Understand that happiness is not based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people you love AND respect.

14. Be loyal.

15. Be honest

16. Be a self-starter

17. Be decisive. Even if it means you'll sometimes be wrong.

18. Stop blaming others! Take responsibility for every area of your life.

19. Be bold and courageous. When you look back on your life, you'll regret the things you didn't do more than the ones you did.

20. Take good care of those you love.

21. Don't do anything that wouldn't make your mom proud.

and I'll just go ahead and add a #22. Love, trust, serve, honor, praise, glorify, and worship the Lord your God with everything you have!

That is all.
-L