Every day each of us wakes up, reaches into drawers and closets, pulls out a costume for the day and proceeds to dress in a style that can only be called preposterous.

When you're thinking, "Why do I have to eat Aunt Sue's casserole with potato chips crumbled on top again?" change that thought to "A couple of bites won't kill me."

Replace the words "have to" with "get to" and watch how the cold rain on your life changes to sunshine.

You can map your life through your favorite movies, and no two people's maps will be the same.

Don't waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself. Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.

Be nice to your siblings. They are your link to the past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.

Don't waste your time on jealousy.