How To Stay Young and Kicking in 2006

I opened my email this morning and got this one from a dear friend whom I haven't heard for 3 years. It is about advice for 2006 - how to stay young, a bit late I thought, but then better be late than never.

1. Try everything twice. On Madams tombstone (of Whelan's and Madam) she said she wanted this epitaph: Tried everything twice...loved it both times!

2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down. (keep this In mind if you are one of those grouches;)

3. Keep learning: Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain get idle. "An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's!

4. Enjoy the simple things.

5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath. And if you have a friend who makes you laugh, spend lots and Lots of time with HIM/HER.

6. The tears happen: Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. LIVE while you are alive.

7. Surround yourself with what you love: Whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.

8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it.If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.

9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county, to a foreign country, but NOT to where the guilt is.

10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

11. Forgive now those who made you cry. You might not get a second time.

And if you don't send this to at least 4 people - who cares? But do share this with someone.

On the same token, some of the Valentines' wishes I received via sms today (14 Feb 2006).

Valentine is a reminder to how lucky we are to have people who love us and we love them back. Happy valentine's Day!

Wishing u always the beautiful gifts of life. May the Lord shines His light on u and fill ur world with love. HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY my dearest friend.

Wish u a happy and lovely Valentine's Day. May u will be filled with kisses & loves everyday.

Wishing u a wonderful Valentine's Day wif ur Lover, Friends n Family members. Happy Valentine.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to you. May an eternal love showers you today with blessings..

The loveliest day comes when u wake up to find that love still colours your world thru' people who truly care & never fail to remember u HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Best wishes to all, and Happy Valentine's Day !!