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A friend of mine threw this on his LiveJournal. I thought it was great advice for peice of mind on a bad day....or a great way to make a good day even better. Thought you all mind enjoy it.

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

3. Follow the three Rs: Respect for self, respect for others and
responsibility for all your actions.

4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of
luck.

5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.

6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

8. Spend some time alone every day.

9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.

11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll
be able to enjoy it a second time.

12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.

13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current
situation. Don't bring up the past.

14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.

15. Be gentle with the earth.

16. Once a year, go some place you've never been before.

17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for
each other exceeds your need for each other.

18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

I have a couple of friends who moved out to Phoenix area. This summer I am driving to LA and may take a flight out of the country. I NEED to get out of Bush country for a while. I can't take it anymore.
I hope you have fun. I heard the desert kicks ass.