yOu wERE BORN 2 BE U . . .

I think I probably have a lot of philosopher in me, and I have to admit that the kids in my 8th grade English classes have heard my thoughts about life for years (sorry, . . . I'll send you all Jolly Ranchers! . . . just leave your contact information in the comments below ;) . . .). 

Here are some of my favorite philosophies: 

You are born in this world to . . .

• enjoy yourself, love yourself, and laugh loud and hard (especially at yourself--and your dear old English teacher, Ms. Curry . . . remember the fake teeth & poo?!) . . .
• give yourself permission to use your voice and express your feelings--both good and bad--. . .
• be kind and generous--there is plenty of everything to go around and around and around and around . . .
• make mistakes and learn from them, and continue to love yourself and others, despite your flaws . . .
• live a life of gratitude--for the good stuff and the challenging stuff 
• be in charge of yourself--this includes your happiness! . . .
• be fully and greatly yourself (and not cheap imitations of other people) . . .
• find your passions and use your gifts to serve others . . .

If you were in my class and you can think of any others, leave a comment below!!!! Or, if you have any personal philosophies, please share them!

mILes of hUgS and sMiLes!
;) me