For Fenna

Never be ashamed of your laugh.

Never be ashamed of loving something.  

When you suddenly find a person with whom you can be completely yourself, treasure them for who they are.

Be honest. When you can't, know why.

Be you. You're the only person truly qualified.

If all else fails, take a long, hot, bath.

(See number 2.)

You are old enough to decide when you want to make your bed, clean your room, and go to sleep.

If you add vodka, be prepared for the consequences. 7 out of 10 times they're more fun.

Don't give up hope; sometimes even the DMV will surprise you.

You can, actually, make a pile of bubbles as tall as the tub itself.

Be the type of friend you want to have, even when you don't feel like it. It's called maturity.

Inventing your own cocktail means you're basically a first class bartender.

You're learning and so is everyone else. Cut people some slack.

Smile at strangers. Say hello.

Hugs are essential to your survival. Learn to give, receive, and let go.

You don't know everything. Google might.

Explore.  There are things you've never seen 2000 miles away.  And there are things you've never noticed about what's around you right now.

Life is constantly changing. Don't fight it, dance with it.

Just because today sucks doesn't mean tomorrow will. So, go to bed.