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Lessons I Should Have Learned The First Time

  • When riding a mower under tree branches which probably contain spider webs, keep your mouth closed.
  • Speak up. Silence is usually implied consent.
  • If you think “It’s okay if I leave it a mess because nobody is going to come in,” you are probably wrong.
  • In times of stress, simply surviving to the next day is enough to accomplish.
  • Clear your phone before you hand it to a family member.
  • When someone hands you their phone to see something, only look at that one thing.
  • Delayed gratification is part of adulthood.
  • Skip fried foods.
  • Don’t believe everything you think in the middle of the night.
  • On road trips, use a bathroom every time you stop.
  • The nearer the equator, the more sunscreen you need.
  • Don’t back down when you know you are right.
  • When someone slimy takes advantage of a situation, remember that it is a reflection of them and not you.
  • Trust your instincts. If you feel like your boss is out to get you, he probably is.
  • A stack of books to read is a happy reminder that you have things to look forward to.
  • There are many types of “love”. Love freely, but recognize the differences.
  • If he only compliments you when he’s drinking, he doesn’t really feel that way.
  • Always pack an extra outfit in your carry-on.
  • If you’re flying through Atlanta, give yourself a minimum of an hour layover. And that is probably still pushing it.
  • If the movie is boring, walk out. It’s not going to get better and your time is worth more than the ticket.

Maya Angelou Quote When Someone Shows Who They Are, Believe Them ...

Things I’ve Done So Far During Quarantine

  • Dishes — a lot of dishes
  • Put away all the laundry that was sitting in piles of “This is clean; I’ll put it away someday.”
  • Cleaned out two boxes of stuff from my job
  • Practiced piano
  • Started a 1000 piece puzzle
  • Caught up on current season of Schitt’s Creek (so sad it’s over!)
  • Caught up on current season of Spring Baking Championship
  • Caught up on current season of Sister Wives
  • Watched last season of Flip or Flop
  • Watched season three of Lie to Me
  • Cleaned all main floor floors
  • Cleaned kitchen more times than I should have to
  • Actually cooked real food
  • Walked outside daily
  • Signed up for GeekNerdDating.com
  • Forgot to cancel before my trial period was up
  • Interviewed for a job
  • Updated my resume
  • Read
  • Stacked up a bunch more books to read
  • Debated rearranging all furniture in living and dining rooms but decided that was a terrible idea with nobody to help me
  • Video chatted with Grandbaby/Son/Daughterinlaw
  • Video chatted with my Tribe
  • Talked to parents daily
  • Spent too much on Amazon
  • Cleaned off all my ceiling fans with the new extendable pole duster I got on Amazon
  • Had groceries delivered twice
  • Had pizza delivered once and then was reminded that pizza messes with my stomach something fierce
  • Listened to birds singing
  • Took lots of nature pictures
  • Set up a private Facebook group for the condo association where I live
  • Wrote social media posts for pages I admin (some scheduled out through August)
  • Organized my Sharpies
  • Set up a main floor work space
  • Tried to wear something every day that makes me happy
St Patty’s day shirt & my Christmas leggings

 

View from the bench in front of my home

Games I’ll Play Solitaire During Quarantine

  • Bingo Blitz (Facebook)
  • Nonograms
  • Word Twist
  • Jigsaw Puzzles
  • Bubble Town (MSN Games)
  • Solitaire
  • Pokemon Go (barely)
  • Drinking Games (if this goes on long enough!)