43 Lessons I Learned from My Mom
- A bad day can be cured with a comfy blanket, a trashy romance book, and a phone call with your best friend.
- Speaking of best friends, a good one to always have by your side is wine.
- Red wine.
- In a fancy glass.
- You can never say thank you too many times
- and when you say you’re sorry, really mean it.
- Wake up in the morning knowing you can do anything in the world you set your mind to, and don’t let anybody get in your way.
- Johnny Depp is hot.
- So is Khal Drogo.
- It’s okay to cry when you’re sad
- …or stressed or happy or overwhelmed or frustrated
- or when you get a shitty manicure or when people are mean.
- Forgive.
- Go to office hours.
- Marry the guy that makes you happy.
- Moisturize your face a kabillion times a day. You’ll be glad you did when you’re older.
- Eat whatever the heck you want with no regrets.
- High waisted shorts are a big fat no.
- Always take into consideration the thoughts of those around you, but don’t forget about yourself.
- There is nothing a good laugh can’t cure.
- Be kind to everybody.
- Moms are always right.
- Eat vegetables everyday.
- Being a perfectionist is totally okay.
- Be a good listener.
- Communicate.
- When you have a daughter, be her best friend.
- When you love someone, love them a lot. And tell them that you love them a lot.
- Boys are stupid, men are stupider.
- Saying “I’m fine” when someone asks you if you’re okay and you’re really not gets you nowhere.
- You can never take too many pictures.
- And you can never give too many hugs.
- No phones at the dinner table.
- Do your best.
- Drink lots of water.
- Be smart. Make good choices. Blah blah blah.
- Stand. Up. Straight.
- Take a deep breath.
- Moisturize your face.
- Read a book.
- Shoulders back.
- Chin high.
- Love yourself.
