28 Bits of Truth

ever get so sick of yourself you need a break?
you want to tell yourself, get on with things already.
there's a fine balance, a give and take.
there's a time to give yourself permission and a time
to reign it in, move along, shower, eat, pay bills.
there's a time to feel and cry and be hurt
and there's a time to keep moving and quit being,
well,
impossible.

i had a talk with myself. it went well.
and i discovered some bits of truth this week.
i wrote them down for you.
i also wrote them down for me.

1. Never be ashamed of your laugh. It is how your soul sings.
2. Listening to a song on repeat is just fine--at least for one solid week.
3. When you suddenly find a person who gets you know it is rare. Treasure it.
4. Be honest. When you can't, know why. 
5. Be you. You're the only person truly qualified.
6. If all else fails, go running.
7. It is perfectly acceptable to have 4 seasons of sunshine. 
8. You are old enough to decide when you want to make your bed, clean your room, and go to sleep.
9. If you add champagne, be prepared for the consequences. 9 out of 10 times they're good.
10. If you love, you will hurt. It is still worth it. 
11. There is a great need for sarcasm font. It should involve the marriage of Windings and Helvetica.
12. The DMV will always suck. Always.
13. There is a significant difference between "to" "cc" and "bcc."Know the difference.
14. Dish soap is not dishwasher detergent. Know the difference.
15. Be the type of friend you want to have, even when you don't feel like it. It's called maturity.
16. Opening the sun roof automatically makes the shortest drive an epic road trip.
17. Getting a package in the mail is awesome, even when that package is from yourself. 
18. Inventing your own cocktail means you're basically a first class bartender.
19. Costco is a perfectly respectable place to spend a Friday night.
20. Everyone has a unique texting style. Take it easy on the wink face. lol.
21. You're learning and so is everyone else. Cut people some slack.
22. Smile at strangers. Say hello.
23. Hugs are essential to your survival. Learn to give, receive, and let go.
24. You don't know everything. Google might.
25. Bob is spelled b-o-b. If you ever have to ask how to spell it again, it means you need to go to bed.
26. Travel, explore, and move. It'll keep you sane.
27. Life is constantly changing. Don't fight it, dance with it.
28. Just because today sucks doesn't mean tomorrow will. So, go to bed.