I grew up clueless about so many things: how to use eyeshadow; how to eat an artichoke; how to pronounce "forte"; how to drive a stick shift. So I'm amusing myself by periodically adding to a list of advice for the little girls in my life. Most likely they will have figured all this and more out by the time I give it to them and laugh behind their backs at poor benighted Nana.
1. Learn how to apply lipstick without a mirror.
2. Put your napkin in your lap as soon as you sit down.
3. Don't date men who wear baseball caps indoors.
4. You may be the apple of someone's eye, but don't act like you're the center of the universe.
5. No one looks good chewing gum.
6. There's probably a time and place for blue eye shadow, but no one has discovered it so far.
7. Never talk on a cell phone when you're checking out in the supermarket.
8. Those no-parking fire lanes in front of Starbucks? They don't mean "no parking except for your car."
9. For god's sake, spell check your resume!
10. Your wedding shouldn't be the high point of your life.
11.There's no such thing as "settling down." Life happens.
12. Always wear red underwear in case you take a fall in your high heels.
4 comments:
Good advice, I could not agree more about the gum chewing.
I'm sharing this with my daughter and her best friend...11 going on 15.
katie
Number 3--YES!
My list:
1. Lipgloss Saves.
2. Plan your marriage, not your wedding.
3. Don't drop out of college with the intention of finishing later. Just. Do. It. Now.
4. Don't wear sweatpants in public unless you're exercising or sick.
5. Don't worry that your standards are too high. Worry that other people's standards are too low.
6. If you find joy in nature, you will always be able to experience some happiness.
7. Cherish your friends. They'll outlast your career and are often more loyal than family.
8. Stupid men will always be stupid, and smart men will only get smarter.
9. Never underestimate the gift of conversation.
10. Don't let your life get stuck in re-runs, no matter what your age.
these are great - good idea to make a list like this. If only I had one of these when I was young and soooo clueless.
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