Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Look people in the eye.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Have a dog.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Plant flowers every spring.
Rekindle old friendships.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Say "please" a lot.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Floss your teeth.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Stop blaming others.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Call your mother.
Compliment three people everyday.
Have a firm handshake.
Compliment even small improvements.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Keep secrets.
Marry only for love.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Be the first to say hello.
Use the good silver.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Sing in the shower.
Keep it simple.
Avoid negative people.
Learn three clean jokes.
be there when people need you.
Sing in a choir.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Return all things you borrow.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Wear polished shoes.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Count your blessings.
The Silver Chord Choir is the community seniors’ choir in the City of Port Coquitlam. It was started in 1968 as a fun way for seniors who enjoy singing to get together, make music and above all, have fun doing it. Now, 58 years later, we have almost forty members, most of whom turn out to regular rehearsals and performances. Our members range from 50 to over 90 years old!
