Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Mike's Tips for a Happy Life


When you have teeth, floss them.

Never eat before going on a roller coaster, even if it's a metaphorical one.

Do what your parents say until they're wrong, then just love and respect them.

Follow your heart.

Create.

Don't run up to strange dogs, whether they be canine or human. 

When in doubt, check Wikipedia or Amazon.

If you find yourself at the beach and you get sand in your ears, never use a q-tip to get it out.  Put your head to the side and use a baby-bulb to squirt warm water gently.  Let is swish around a bit and then tilt your head to drain it.  Repeat as necessary, and use a cotton ball (not a swab) to gently pick up any excess.  You can also add a little hydrogen peroxide in case the sand scratched the delicate flesh inside your ear, to avoid infections.  Don't worry, it won't sting, though the little bubbles may tickle.  It's okay, and possibly even expected, for you to curse at least once during this process.  Just remember the goal is to avoid damaging the drum at all costs.  This is good advice not just for sand in your ear, but for a broken heart as well.  Just use care, patience, diligence, and a little antiseptic.

Eat the most delicious food, which may or may not be the most expensive.

Listen to someone smart (Suze Orman, Robert Herjavec) when it comes to investing.  
I don't know anything about investing.

Seek out the good movies, not just the popular ones. 

Seek out the good people, not just the popular ones.

Wear gloves when cutting roses. 

It's okay to kill a mosquito.

Don't hoard.  

When given the chance, always choose at least two flavors of ice cream.

Write to your grandparents.  

Sing.  Dance.  Jump. 

If you want to win the Olympics be prepared to give up some free time. 

If you are making a film don't cast your mom unless your mom is Meryl Streep. 

Post lists like this on your blog, but don't expect a book deal.

And, finally, always remember that the reason you came here in the first place is to learn, to grow, to love, to master, to perceive, to contribute and share, to experience and explore, and to enjoy your connection with this amazing force we call life.  And if you happen to drive a nice car at some point, consider that a bonus. 

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