I was reading a weekly column from Dan Savage when he devoted the entire piece to regrets he had for 2004. Thinking about it, I had to write some of my own.
- I regret not revealing my emotions sooner than I have been doing
- I regret not shopping smarter for consumer electronics
- I regret not taking more personal time for myself
- I regret not going to the beach more times than I did this year
- I regret not waiting a few more months for Cingular to come to town
- I regret not keeping the Cavalier and buying a motorcycle
- I regret hitting that retaining wall after paying an insurance bill
- I regret spending my Income Tax return way too fast on so few things
- I regret getting mad when I shouldn't
- I regret not buying better things for myself to enjoy
- I regret trying to fix things that weren't broken
After I did this list, I had to do a list of things I am happy about.
- IM happy I finally got some emotions off my chest
- IM happy I was so involved in my friends lives
- IM happy about everything I admitted to friends
- IM happy I have a job I love
- IM happy my mom has a job she loves and is appreciated
- IM happy I own the car of my dreams
- IM happy my friends see me as a positive influence on their lives
The happy list is short, but the way I see it, the regrets are something to learn from.
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