Sunscreen

No, this is not a post longing for summer and the smell of coconut bodies ;) (although I am longing for both!) I was told by my [non-updater on her own blog] sister and my [I don't even have a blog] future cousin-in-law that I do not update my blog enough. Well, my brother gave me an idea. He posted the video to the "Sunscreen" song on facebook and I remembered how much I love it. I really love Baz Lurhman - he has such an interesting outlook on things and this song's lyrics are amazing. I think everyone should head them... I have them up in my classroom (not like any of my students pay attention, but I wish they would... they have a lot to learn. We all do.) I've posted the song (in video) later in this post, but these are the main points to his lyrics: 
*Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth 
*Don't worry about the future 
*Do one thing everyday that scares you 
*Sing 
*Don't be reckless with other people's hearts

*Don't put up with people who are reckless with yours

*Floss 
*Don't waste your time on jealousy

*Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults

*Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements

*Stretch 
*Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life

*Get plenty of calcium 
*Be kind to your knees

*What ever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either

*Enjoy your body

*Dance

*Read the directions, even if you don't follow them

*Do NOT read beauty magazines

*Get to know your parents

*Be nice to your siblings

*Understand that friends come and go, but for the precious few you should hold on

*Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle

*Travel

*Accept certain inalienable truths

*Respect your elders 
*Don't expect anyone else to support you

*Don't mess too much with your hair

*Be careful whose advice you buy

*Be patient with those who supply it

*Wear sunscreen