Things I've Learned and am Learning

Since my birthday last week, I have found myself reflecting on some of the things I have been learning in this life's journey:

• The taste of tears does not last forever.
• There is possibly a song to match every situation and emotion.
• Those who do not suffer an offense usually do not recognize it when it happens to others.
• Friends come in all shapes, sizes, and colors.
• If wise, we will continue learning until we die.
• Sadly, the truth is not always what matters most.
• Sometimes good enough is best.
• #1 is sometimes attained by shifty means, don’t do it.
• Fried tofu is awesome.
• It is best to surround yourself with people smarter and wiser than you think you are.
• I will never be the "pretty girl" but heart is better than that which fades.
• Be proud of my quirkiness and do not feel the need to apologize for it.
• Some people will never "get" me.
• Much of life and relationships will probably remind me of high-school life and relationships until the day I die.
• Life is best lived with others and animals.
• Books hold...
• Good coffee, a well-blended margarita, and well fitting lingerie are as close to heaven as earth gets.
• Do not be guided by expectations.
• Some people will always lie.
• Time does not heal all wounds.
• In some cases, having the right words to say is not as important as having great listening responses.
• A love that has to be bought is not worth having.
• Expect unexpected joy.
• Be free to laugh, be free to cry.
• Joy is to be shared.
• Pain should not be covered up.
• Manners never go out of style.
• It is good to share a need unless that is the only time others are contacted.
• No one is too busy to share love and good manners.
• Share love and hugs freely but resist letting them be whored by others.

there's more...for a later time.

peace,
zss