I started my day off with an early run on the treadmill which just felt like punishment for taking a few days off.  Then I started my Keurig without the mug underneath – coffee everywhere.  The news reads “spring is going MIA.”  I broke my server connection with work so I’m taking some time to share this with you.  Monday might be winning this morning, but I will make a comeback.

Kid President always make me feel more awesome when I watch his videos.  Whoever came up with this concept is brilliant.  It got me thinking.  What would you tell someone on their first day?  Maybe you could write a letter to the next baby you know that will be born.

Here are some things I would share with a baby on their first day here:

Be a part of your community.  Get to know your neighbors.  Love your surroundings.

Pick a sports team and stick with them.  They will probably let you down over and over again, but every game is a new beginning.  Someday when they win big, you’ll experience a happiness that you won’t find anywhere else.

Eat your vegetables every day.  Also, enjoy desserts.

There is no such thing as too many coffee mugs or good pajamas.

Smile at people even if you don’t feel like smiling.

Never turn down a vacation, especially a road trip.  Those are the best kinds of vacations because you’ll see places you would have never visited.

Be a little colorful.

Dream big and don’t be afraid to share your dreams. Someone you know might help them come true.

Read books.

Say thank you for everything you are grateful for – big or small.

Go to college when you’re ready.  It’s a lot of money to spend just to skip class and eat easy mac.

Write letters to people as much as you can.  Mail is the best.

Try new things – especially food, outdoor activities and creative outlets.

Get a pet at some point in life.

Love yourself and celebrate the awesome things you do even if it’s just with a dance party.  Self love will make you a better person.

What would you share?