Advice From a Big Sis

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Jane and I went to lunch today!  I love Jane.  She is so fun!  She doesn't bring me down, or make me feel crummy....the KEY to a good friend!

I was telling her the story of Farm Boy to illustrate some lessons about dating.

And it got me thinking about advice I like to give to my little sisters...adopted and real.

So Jane my love....here are some more tips ;)  <3 Lizzy :P

1. Never go for the guy who checks you out or calls you hot.  They are bad news!

2. Never make excuses for boys...just dump them (see http://sillyswilly.blogspot.com/2011/09/hes-just-not-that-into-you.html)

3. Never rebound.  It can help you get over the first guy..but you just get stuck on the second

4. Invest in at least one really good push up bra...it can be used whenever you need a little confidence boost! (sorry if thats tmi hehe)

5. Pick a scent for each guy you are working on and wear it every time you are around them.  Smell is a powerful thing!

6.  You know what else is powerful?  The smile across the room.  Eye contact...smile...and look away.  Drives 'em crazy ;)

7. Utilize the elbow touch.  Also works!  oh and if you wanna play in the big leagues?  knee touch...just saying

8. Never read the food label.  Ok so that prolly isn't smart.  But don't get caught up in calories.  

9. Don't give out kisses like pretzels...you can get too easily invested

10. Your life is too short to spend it with people who tear you down...only be around those who bring you up.

11. Eye makeup..dark on the outside and light on the inside is an easy and quick trick

12. Have a pair of jeans with buttons on the back pockets.  So you won't always have to carry a purse when you go out.

13. Invest in a fake engagement ring.  You never know when you are going to need it.

14. After a break up...GET MAD.  Everytime you miss him!  Or consider taking him back.  This will prevent the pathetic "I miss you" texts.  Mad is good

15. Wanna lighten your hair?  Blondes...lemon juice+sun  Brunettes....cranberry juice+sun

16. Look good for you...if you wanna look hot.  DO IT.  But never for a boy.  (although warning...more confidence=more boys)

17. If you want to find your prince charming....stop looking.  I mean really stop.  Put it out of your mind. 

18. Heels...make your butt look awesome and your legs look long and lean...rock-em

19. Belt shirts/sweaters/dresses on your natural waistline (not your hips) It encourages top and bottom curves :)

20. When making a decision...carry it around like a sweater at the store.  Choose to buy it, but don't check out yet.  See if you change your mind

21. The people who matter don't care....and the people who car don't matter!!!  Remember its about pleasing YOU!!!!!!!!

22. Perfume spots? Wrists, neck (each side) and my secret spot...your HAIR. (leads to a whiff when you flip it hehe)

23. Dirty dancing is fun.  Do it in front of the mirror in your bathroom/bedroom.  And no where else!

24. Remember boys don't pay attention to specifics.  They look at the whole package...aka confidence makes up for a super frumpy outfit!

25.  Dyeing your hair is FUN.  Just a warning though...its addicting.

26.  Speaking of dyeing your hair....do that or bangs when you want a change but don't want a cut that will take forever to grow out.

27. Make a bucket list...and check them OFF!!

28. Don't be afraid of being alone.  You wanna see a movie or check out a new restaurant?  Go alone!

29. You dumped him once for a reason...be cautious about taking him back.  That reason prolly still exists!

30. Stand up for yourself.  Be bold.  Don't let someone say something mean to you/about you.  

31. Telling someone off kindly hurts more than yelling.  Be sharp and pointed.  But not coarse.

32. Don't let people mooch off of you.  Helping people is good.  But don't let them take advantage.

33.  Let us all close our knees.  Remember to sit like a lady!!!!