Thursday thirteen
Thursday, August 24, 2006 by Lilize
there are so many other things i could list here. but here are just 13 little things you can do, or at least try. i'm trying too ^^
13 ways to make this world a better place :)
1. litter in the litter. no matter how small it may be.
(you don't throw little pieces of trash around your house, do you?)
2. avoid wasting water.
water-hose fights are fun, but also stupid. and bad for the environment.
3. use public transportation.
think about the car smoke you're keeping us from breathing. if the public transport system is not so good where you live, you should demand that from your mayor, your governor, whoever gets the money from your taxes to improve that.
4. quit smoking or at least reduce the number of cigs per day.
imagine how much smoke would disappear if everybody thought like this.
5. speak up.
sometimes we think it's not worth it and we silence many things that should be said.
6. remember to say "thank you".
7. when necessary, say "i'm sorry".
8. if you take something, remember to return it exactly where you took it from.
it's funny how we teach these things to our kids, but we forget to do them ourselves.
9. switch off the lights behind you.
10. reclycle.
it's so simple, take 5 minutes to separate things and this will add many many years to your life.
11. don't do to others what you don't want for yourself.
remember you're not alone in this world, and neither are your children.
12. smile.
it will make your day better, and someone else's too.
13. remember, you DO make a difference.
sometimes we use the excuse of "only one person won't make a difference", but it's by adding 1+1 that we get great results!
and a bonus one:
remember to teach the good things you learn to other people!
Other Thursday Thirteens!
1. zeus
2. pass the torch
3. laura
4. renee
5. dane bramage
6. the merry rose
7. tink
8. nikkie
9. mar
10. lyn
13 ways to make this world a better place :)1. litter in the litter. no matter how small it may be.
(you don't throw little pieces of trash around your house, do you?)
2. avoid wasting water.
water-hose fights are fun, but also stupid. and bad for the environment.
3. use public transportation.
think about the car smoke you're keeping us from breathing. if the public transport system is not so good where you live, you should demand that from your mayor, your governor, whoever gets the money from your taxes to improve that.
4. quit smoking or at least reduce the number of cigs per day.
imagine how much smoke would disappear if everybody thought like this.
5. speak up.
sometimes we think it's not worth it and we silence many things that should be said.
6. remember to say "thank you".
7. when necessary, say "i'm sorry".
8. if you take something, remember to return it exactly where you took it from.
it's funny how we teach these things to our kids, but we forget to do them ourselves.
9. switch off the lights behind you.
10. reclycle.
it's so simple, take 5 minutes to separate things and this will add many many years to your life.
11. don't do to others what you don't want for yourself.
remember you're not alone in this world, and neither are your children.
12. smile.
it will make your day better, and someone else's too.
13. remember, you DO make a difference.
sometimes we use the excuse of "only one person won't make a difference", but it's by adding 1+1 that we get great results!
and a bonus one:
remember to teach the good things you learn to other people!
Other Thursday Thirteens!
1. zeus
2. pass the torch
3. laura
4. renee
5. dane bramage
6. the merry rose
7. tink
8. nikkie
9. mar
10. lyn
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Great list! I so agree with it! What irks me in the water wasting department is people watering their lawns. Around where I live it has been a very hot and dry summer and most peoples lawns are dead. When you go for a walk you can totally see who's been wasting water because their lawns are a lucious green!
I love your list, straight to the point! I stopped smoking long time ago and I am so happy I did. It doesn't rain very much where I live so we are very careful with water. Happy TT!
Pray. Great way to heal the world. Thanks for visiting my T13. Lyn
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This is a fantasic list! Oh, we all should live by these. Thank you for sharing it. Excellent reminders!
Great list. Concise wisdom that needs to be shared. Thanks for stopping by my T13.
I think this is such a very motivating and inspiring list! Terrific ideas, Lilize!
Happy Thursday to you!
What a great list! If everyone should follow it or at least try...
Thanks for stopping by to meet Freyja!
good list and we should demand better public transportation here. the sad part is that they charge so much for the system that it cheaper to pay for parking. Or the timing is out of wack. I looked up how long it would take me to go to the museum...If I wanted to get up and leave my house at 5am, I could get there before it opens. But if I wanted to wait until 10am to leave my house it would take me until 5:30PM to get there...the museum closes at 5pm. BAH!
Thanks for your anniversary wishes. very sweet of you.
i live for #12. a great list. thanks for visiting my tt this week.
Hello, you're Lilize right? Well 'im from brazil and someone sent me your blogs link! i'd like to know if it's hard to get the swedish student visa? and how much do I need to live there (I heard 6,300SEK) is it hard to find a place to stay?
Thanks in advance!
André
What a great list ........
here's some more - eliminate mindless blogs where people just talk about their dogs or what they ate for lunch!