some cute, some quirky - Life's Little Instruction Book

> Have a firm handshake.
>
> Look people in the eye.
>
> Sing in the shower.
>
> Own a great stereo system.
>
> If in a fight, hit first and hit hard.
>
> Keep secrets.
>
> Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.
>
> Always accept an outstretched hand.
>
> Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one
> can tell the difference.
>
> Whistle.
>
> Avoid sarcastic remarks.
>
> Choose your life's mate carefully. >From this one
> decision will come 90 per
> cent of all your happiness or misery.
>
> Make it a habit to do nice things for people who will
> never find out.
>
> Lend only those books you never care to see again.
>
> Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all that
> they have.
>
> When playing games with ! children, let them win.
>
> Give people a second chance, but not a third.
>
> Be romantic.
>
> Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you
> know.
>
> Loosen up. Relax. Except for rare life-and-death
> matters, nothing is as
> important as it first seems.
>
> Don't allow the phone to interrupt important moments.
> It's there for your
> convenience, not the caller's.
>
> Be a good loser.
>
> Be a good winner.
>
> When someone hugs you, let them be the first to let
> go.
>
> Be modest. A lot was accomplished before you were
> born.
>
> Beware of the person who has nothing to lose.
>
> Don't burn bridges. You'll be surprised how many times
> you have to cross the
> same river.
>
> Live your life so that your epitaph could read, No
> Regrets
>
> Be bold and courageous. When you look back on life,
> you'll regret the things
> you didn't do more than the one's you did.
>
> Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love
> them.
>
> Remember no one makes it alone. Have a grateful heart
> and be quick to
> acknowledge those who helped you.
>
> Take charge of your attitude. Don't let someone else
> choose it for you.
>
> Visit friends and relatives when they are in hospital;
> you need only stay a
> few minutes.
>
> Begin each day with some of your favorite music.
>
> Once in a while, take the scenic route.
>
> Send a lot of Valentine cards. Sign them, 'Someone who
> thinks you're
> terrific.'
>
> Answer the phone with enthusiasm and energy in your
> voice.
>
> Keep a note pad and pencil on your bed-side table.
> Million-dollar ideas
> sometimes strike at 3 a.m.
>
> Show respect for everyone who works for a living,
> regardless of how trivial
> their job.
>
> Send your loved ones flowers. Think of a reason later.
>
> Make someone's day by paying the toll for the person
> in the car behind you.
>
> Marry only for love.
>
> Count your blessings.
>
> Compliment the meal when you're a guest in someone's
> home.
>
> Wave at the children on a school bus.