When in Doubt: Make a List

RADIOLAB: Laughter, a photo by Nick Iluzada on Flickr.

It’s nearly the time of year when we all make brave/bold/ambitious New Year's resolutions. I tend not to because I never see them through so I’m making a different type of list this year. This is my 1st annual Things I'm Glad I Learned this Year Which I'll Hopefully Remember Next Year list. I hope it catches on.

• The best reading is re-reading.
• Renovating is great in theory. Shitty in practice.
• You can get sick of eating ribs.
• Turning the computer on and off a few times often fixes the problem.
• It's important to be kind to everyone. Especially to those who you know don't feel the same.
• If you're not failing, you're not living. Or trying hard enough.
• Bad meals will put you in a foul mood and should, therefore, be avoided.
• Bad movies can be enlightening.
• Happiness is a choice.
• Bacon makes everything better.
• Kids are smarter than you think.
• Nothing feels better than waking up next to someone who you know loves you.
• Swimming naked is better than with a bathing suit.
• Kids can be jerks, too.
• Sleeping in a hammock is very satisfying.
• A chipmunk landing in your hammock while sleeping? Not so much.
• Making someone laugh is The. Best.

Anything to add?