//RACHEL// [WGGK]

Compliment three people every day. Watch a sunrise at least once a year. Remember other people's birthdays. Have a firm handshake. Look people in the eye. Say thank you a lot. Say please a lot. Sing in the shower. Be the first to say "Hello". Buy great books even if you never read them. Be forgiving of yourself and others. Drink champagne for no reason at all. Return all things you borrow. Never buy a house without a fireplace. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated. Make you friends but cherish old ones. Keep secrets. Take lots of snapshots. Never refuse homemade brownies. Write thank you notes promptly. Vote. Surprise loved ones with little unexpected gifts. Stop blaming others. Take responsibility. Make the best of bad situations. Always accept an outstretched hand. Admit your mistake. Use your wit to amuse not abuse. Be brave even if your not pretend to be. Whistle. Dob't take good health for granted. Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will never find out. Attend school reunions. Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures. Smile a lot, it costs nothing and is beyond price. Put a lot of little marshmallowes in your hot chocolate. Remember people's names. When someone is relating an important event that's happened to them, don't try to top them with a story of your own. Let them have the stage. Never deprive someone of hope, it might be all they have. Turn off the television at dinner time. Strive for excellence not perfection. Avoid negative people. Be kinder than necessary. Give people a second chance but not a third. Be romantic. Be insatiably curious. Ask "why" a lot. Measure people by the size of their hearts not their bank. When complimented, a sincere "thank you" is the only response required. Be a good loser. Be a good winner. When someone hugs you let them be the first to let go. Keep a daily journal. Keep promises. Everyday show your family how much you love them with your words, with your touch, and your thoughtfulness. Lie on your back and look at the stars. Leave everything a little better than you found it. Don't expect money to bring you happiness. Keep expectations high. Don't expect life to be fair. Never underestimate the power of love. Hear both sides before judging. Be courteous to everyone. Rekindle old friendships. Re read your favourite book. Don't be fooled, if something sounds too good to be true it probably is. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them. Be there when people need you. Remember no one makes it alone. Begin everyday with your favourite music. Every once in a while, take the scenic route. Get your priorities straight. No one ever said on his death bed, "If I'd only spent more time at the office." Do more than is expected. Every person you meet knows something you don't, learn from them. Tape record your parents laughter. Laugh a lot. Don't be afraid to say "I need help". Never close off your heart.
It's the little things that matter