Good Advice

katiesue · 10-05-2010, 01:46 PM

Any great advice you've been given by someone else? Could be life changing or just helpful hints.

In high school my friend Keri's older sister told us to take a bath or do the dishes after doing your nails. Then you can easily scrape off any extra polish that's gotten on the sides of your fingers.

Psych 101 - you can't change anyone else you can only change how you react to them.

Moonliner · 10-05-2010, 02:04 PM

Don't give a kid an option you don't want them to take.

When needed, don't offer punishment you're not willing to carry out.

As your kids grow, always let them know were you are, when you will be back and be sure to let them know if you'll be late, don't just tell the sitter/relative. Making this the norm comes in very handy when they become teens.

Personal responsibility, learn it. Live it. Thanks mom.

Betty · 10-05-2010, 02:08 PM

Boiling vinegar and salt and dropping pennies in the liquid makes them really shiny quick!

Make folders in your computer and use them. Give files descriptive names that allow you to search for them. Back up your data. It's not a question of if your hard drive will fail but when.

Tell those you love that you do. Sometimes this is hard to choke out. But do it anyway.

Make sure your kids know the difference between laundry soap and bleach - especially when you ask them to throw a load of your laundry in to be washed.

Moonliner · 10-05-2010, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Betty

Make folders in your computer and use them. Give files descriptive names that allow you to search for them.

I pretty much gave up on all that when I got Google Desktop.

Not Afraid · 10-05-2010, 02:40 PM

Don't let anyone take up space in your head unless they are paying you rent.

Betty · 10-05-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

I pretty much gave up on all that when I got Google Desktop.

See - using google desktop is what allows me to find things using my descriptive file names. Putting things in folders though is what allows everyone else, that refuses to use google desktop, to find things.

Betty · 10-05-2010, 03:04 PM

Always use the strap on your camera. You will not mean to drop it.

Take your cell phone off your body before using the bathroom. I can't tell you how many of our employees have accidently dropped theirs into the toilet!

When camping, if you sleep without pants on you'll be able to move around in your sleeping bag a whole lot easier.

BarTopDancer · 10-05-2010, 03:10 PM

1) Don't piss off your IT person.

2) Abide by the company policies and realize that circumventing them, because you think they are stupid will result in breaking suggestion number 1.

3) Just because it's a fire to you doesn't make it a fire to them. Act accordingly.

Capt Jack · 10-05-2010, 03:21 PM

life is too short not to at least try. at least then you wont look back wishing you had

katiesue · 10-05-2010, 03:24 PM

If you have wills or accounts with beneficiaries keep them updated. It's a pain in the butt to fix when people named are also deceased.

Always wash your face before going to bed.

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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Good Advice Any great advice you've been given by someone else? Could be life changing or just helpful hints. In high school my friend Keri's older sister told us to take a bath or do the dishes after doing your nails. Then you can easily scrape off any extra polish that's gotten on the sides of your fingers. Psych 101 - you can't change anyone else you can only change how you react to them. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	Don't give a kid an option you don't want them to take. When needed, don't offer punishment you're not willing to carry out. As your kids grow, always let them know were you are, when you will be back and be sure to let them know if you'll be late, don't just tell the sitter/relative. Making this the norm comes in very handy when they become teens. Personal responsibility, learn it. Live it. Thanks mom. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Boiling vinegar and salt and dropping pennies in the liquid makes them really shiny quick! Make folders in your computer and use them. Give files descriptive names that allow you to search for them. Back up your data. It's not a question of if your hard drive will fail but when. Tell those you love that you do. Sometimes this is hard to choke out. But do it anyway. Make sure your kids know the difference between laundry soap and bleach - especially when you ask them to throw a load of your laundry in to be washed. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Don't let anyone take up space in your head unless they are paying you rent.
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Always use the strap on your camera. You will not mean to drop it. Take your cell phone off your body before using the bathroom. I can't tell you how many of our employees have accidently dropped theirs into the toilet! When camping, if you sleep without pants on you'll be able to move around in your sleeping bag a whole lot easier. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	1) Don't piss off your IT person. 2) Abide by the company policies and realize that circumventing them, because you think they are stupid will result in breaking suggestion number 1. 3) Just because it's a fire to you doesn't make it a fire to them. Act accordingly. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	life is too short not to at least try. at least then you wont look back wishing you had __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	If you have wills or accounts with beneficiaries keep them updated. It's a pain in the butt to fix when people named are also deceased. Always wash your face before going to bed. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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