Good gravy!

I know, I know, its been a while again since my last installment. But it's the holidays, and I have been running around like crazy. It's good and bad because I've got a lot to talk about, but its all over the place. So make some hot cocoa, (add some peppermint schnapps) and cozy up, Christmas is almost here and life is good.

I have been thinking about a lot of things lately, and rather than writing a dissertation on all of them, I am going to write a top 20 list, compiled of things I have discovered, things I like, and things that I believe.

1. Just because you are not a parent, doesn't mean you can't recognize a bad one.
2. Giving more than you think you can, can give you a return that is bigger than you expect.
3. Take care of your skin, your hair and your hands. You'll feel better in your own skin.
4. The squeaky wheel may get the grease, but the greaser is only making the other wheels lazy.
5. It may be hard to keep your thoughts to yourself, but it is a lot harder to un-do making a fool of yourself.
6. Equality is the most important thing in a marriage. This applies to opinions, to kindness, to thoughtfulness and dreams.
7. Having a puppy is one of the most rewarding things you can do for yourself.
8. Rude people deserve to be told they are being rude in a calm, polite way, this does not make you a bad person.
9. Take charge of your financial life, because sticking your head in the sand causes unnecessary worry, and it leaves your butt in the air.
10. A politician who tells the truth and has integrity would be the best thing for our us, and much more effective than occupying any place. I fear too many people have lost faith in the system.
11. I adore Texas, the mentality, the simplicity, the stubbornness, and the harshness.
12. It is okay to experience spirituality in ways that are not predetermined.
13. My body is a temple, and I am one heck of a decorator.
14. Owning up to your mistakes and being an honest person is a habit worth developing.
15. There is a special place in Hell for people who hurt children, the elderly, and animals.
16. Learn to accept and give honest compliments.
17. It is OKAY to like terrible music. Regardless of what anyone else says. Ever.
18. Learn new things. Like a new recipe, or a new song. It gives you something to talk about, keeps your mind engaged, and fits into any schedule.
19. People who have to tell you who they are, usually are no where close to their own description.
20. Angels have saved my life at least twice this year. I have no doubt about that.

Hope this encouraged some thought, and maybe inspired a few ideas. Merry Christmas everyone!