Happy Memories and the Things We Keep to Remind Us of Them

Over the years, I've kept items that represent many beautiful memories and it always feels wonderful to be able to hold a memory in the palm of my hand.

Some items I've kept:

• Ticket stubs from movies, concerts, fairs, etc.
• My flower bouquet from when I was my friend's Maid-of-Honor
• Invitations to friends' birthday parties
• Plates, napkins, and balloons from my Sweet Sixteen
• My first study Bible
• the collar that my cat wore before she got sick
  
• letters and cards from my friends over the years
• Rice from my friend's wedding
• A lock of hair from when I cut my hair to donate it to Locks of Love

What kinds of things have you held onto over the years?

Rule For Life, Rule #13

When you hear a great song and you feel like dancing, DANCE!!!

Here are some some songs that always make me what to dance.

Celebrate Good Times by Kool and the Gang
Dancing in the Street by David Bowie and Mick Jagger
You Can't Stop the Beat (Hairspray)
Hey Mickey! by Toni Basil
Singing In the Rain by Gene Kelly
The Twist by Chubby Checker
Once Upon a Dream (Sleeping Beauty)
Hey Ya by OutKast

What are some songs that make you want to dance?

Rule for Life, Rule #12

Stop saying "Life isn't fair."

I have a theory that if people would stop using the phrase "Life isn't fair" to justify their own unfair actions, life would be fairer all around.

Rule For Life, Rule #11

Make your relationships with loved ones a priority.

Everyone is busy these days. We're all in a hurry to get to our next meeting, class, or just to make it through that yellow light before it turns red. But we have to remember that we need each other. Make time to hang out with you friends and family, and make it a very regular thing. There will always be something else to hurry to, but good friends come around just a few times in a lifetime if you're lucky.

Rule For Life, Rule #10

Learn to be okay with a bad day.

We can't a expect the sky to be blue and beautiful all the time. If we didn't get some rain clouds once in a while, we'd never appreciate the sun.