Secrets of Adulthood

I have mentioned Gretchen Rubin's book The Happiness Project before.  That book inspired this list.  The idea behind Secrets of Adulthood is that they are lessons you can't fully know or appreciate till you are an adult.  As I read her list, I had to write one of my own.  Of course I did.  

* If you have a budget and stick to it, you will have more money than you have ever had.
* Take extremely good care of your vehicle, your teeth, and your money.
* Each choice you make can impact the rest of your life.  We don't have time to think about every choice, so it is vital to form good habits.
* Take care of your character and your reputation will take care of itself.
* Do hard things.
* Be brave.
* Be passionate, but remember that not everyone will share those passions.
* Invest in a good mattress, good pillows, and great sheets.
* Call your parents at least once a week.
* Education is more than grades, it's a way of life.
* Learn to cook at least five different, excellent meals and keep all those ingredients at the ready.
* Always have plenty of toilet paper, Advil, and tampons on hand.
* Whenever you can, take the scenic route.
* Always ride the ferry.
* You may often regret what you say, but will rarely regret what you do.
* Laugh every day.

What about you, friends?  What are you Secrets of Adulthood?

These amazing rocks are from Glacier National Park.