Things I Would Go Back And Tell My 20 Year Old Self If I Could

1. Time iThings I Would Go Back And Tell My 20 Year Old Self If I Could

1. Time is going to FLY from now on. Live in the present as much as you can.

2. Don't allow yourself to WORRY so much. Believe me, it will not change a thing.

3. Your children are seriously not going to be little for long. It seems like they will, but as soon as you turn around, they are grown. It literally happens in the blink of an eye. Cherish every moment.

4. Love and accept your husband for who he is. Tell him every day how much he means to you.

5. You will not be able to fix everything for everybody no matter how hard you try. It is not in your control.

6. Find your peace. If something doesn't seem right to you, don't wait so long to question it.
It's OK to question. Just because you have been taught it all your life doesn't make it right.

7. Always put yourself in other's shoes. Don't judge. Treat everyone the same. In other words, treat people like Jesus did. Love unconditionally. Listen more than you talk. Have lots of compassion.

8. Take care of yourself. Eat right most of the time and get exercise every day. Wear sunscreen. Encourage those you love to do the same. If you don't do this, you will pay later.

9. Give and then give some more. Even if you don't think you can, give. Save all you can for the future, even if it is not much. Pay off your credit cards and cut them up.

10. Laugh a lot. Don't take life too seriously. Have a screen porch as soon as you can. Watch a lot of sunrises and sunsets. And don't forget to thank the Good Lord everyday for all that He blesses you with.s going to FLY from now on. Live in the present as much as you can.

2. Don't allow yourself to WORRY so much. Believe me, it will not change a thing.

3. Your children are seriously not going to be little for long. It seems like they will, but as soon as you turn around, they are grown. It literally happens in the blink of an eye. Cherish every moment.

4. Love and accept your husband for who he is. Tell him every day how much he means to you.

5. You will not be able to fix everything for everybody no matter how hard you try. It is not in your control.

6. Find your peace. If something doesn't seem right to you, don't wait so long to question it.
It's OK to question. Just because you have been taught it all your life doesn't make it right.

7. Always put yourself in other's shoes. Don't judge. Treat everyone the same. In other words, treat people like Jesus did. Love unconditionally. Listen more than you talk. Have lots of compassion.

8. Take care of yourself. Eat right most of the time and get exercise every day. Wear sunscreen. Encourage those you love to do the same. If you don't do this, you will pay later.

9. Give and then give some more. Even if you don't think you can, give. Save all you can for the future, even if it is not much. Pay off your credit cards and cut them up.

10. Laugh a lot. Don't take life too seriously. Have a screen porch as soon as you can. Watch a lot of sunrises and sunsets. And don't forget to thank the Good Lord everyday for all that He blesses you with.

When I Retire

Here are some things I plan to do when I retire. Notice I said PLAN. In this life, nothing is guaranteed.

Not necessarily in order:

1. Write.


2. See my mama more.


3. Join the Y.


4. Drive to the Y.


5. Get out of my car and actually go into the Y. At least 3 times a week. To work out.


6. Learn to swim.


7. Keep my grandboys more.


8. Read.


9. Have coffee while swinging on my porch early every morning. Bundled up if it is cold.


10. Walk the dog more. Much to his delight.


11. Cook breakfast every weekday morning. Much to my husband's delight.


12. Eat breakfast. A healthy one.


13. Start that book.


14. Finally take a cruise to Alaska. With my soul mate:)


15. Volunteer. Especially at church.


16. Cook supper for my busy daughter and son-in-law. Once or twice a week.


17. Take pictures.


18. Sit and do nothing.


19. Look at years worth of pictures and old home movies.


20. Go to bed later.


21. Have lunch with girlfriends. A lot.


22. Substitute teach. But not on Mondays or Fridays:)


23. Take frequent trips to Nashville. You know what for:)


24. Clean my house. Good. Finally.


25. Tutor children.


26. Go to Trader Joe's weekly.


27. Have decaf while sitting on my porch every evening. With my soul mate. Bundled up if needed.


28. Read.


29. Write some more.


30. Sit and do nothing.