Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation.
Keep your promises (no matter what).
Say "thank-you" a lot.
Remember other people's birthdays.
Sing in a choir.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Marry only for love.
Over tip breakfast waitresses.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year.
Don't be afraid to say "I made a mistake."
Learn three clean jokes.
Avoid negative people.
be there when people need you.
Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know.
Feed a stranger's expired parking meter.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Don't be afraid to say "I don't know."
Have a firm handshake.
Always accept an outstretched hand.
Drink champagne for no reason at all.
Strive for excellence, not for perfection.
Use the good silver.
Keep it simple.
Wear polished shoes.
Count your blessings.
Carry jumper cables in your trunk.
Compliment even small improvements.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Take responsibility for every area of your life.
Be the first to say hello.
Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Dance like no-one is watching. Sing like no-one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt.
Plant flowers every spring.
Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank filled.
Send lots of Valentines Day cards and sign them "Someone who thinks you're terrific."
Call your mother.
Look people in the eye.
Stop blaming others.
Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them.
Commit yourself to constant improvement.
Floss your teeth.
Sing in the shower.
Make new friends but cherish the old ones.
Never underestimate the power of love.
Say "please" a lot.
Keep secrets.
Plant a tree on your birthday.
Rekindle old friendships.
Compliment three people everyday.
Ask for a raise when you feel you've earned it.
Have a dog.
Don't expect life to be fair.
Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards.
Wave at kids on school buses.
Return all things you borrow.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
It would be convenient to have the list of songs to be sung on this date, Dec.11/25 on this site.