Chick-flicks aren’t just for chicks (and other life lessons from Justin)

It is officially birthday weekend and we are busy celebrating (or possibly buying a new lawn mower). My husband, Justin, turns 30 this weekend so he is going to share with you the 30 things he has learned before turning 30. Also, he knows how much I love lists.

1. HBO isn’t worth the money.
2. Boxing is fine, UFC is stupid.
3. There is something great about all four seasons.
   
4. Cultural variety is necessary.
5. Food tastes better without meat.
6. Try something new often.
7. Don’t text and drive!
8. Enjoy your profession.
9. Other peoples’ kids aren’t so bad, even if they all idolize Taylor Swift.
   
10. Use logic on the hard decisions.
11. Size matters with TV’s and PBR’s.
12. Ninja skills are in your blood.
    
13. Chick-flicks aren’t just for chicks.
14. Chick isn’t an appropriate thing to call women.
15. Say “yes” sometimes when you don’t want to.
16. Minnesota should not be called “The State of Hockey” until it has a professional championship. (Justin is obviously a Kings fan, plus I love the shirt he’s wearing in this picture)
    
17. Be loyal to friends/family.
18. Regardless of education, at 22 you really still know nothing.
19. Help people if you can.
20. Laugh.
21. Travel – there is a lot out there to see (and remember #4 of what we’ve learned)
22. There is always a hat that works.
    
23. Stand barefooted in newly clipped grass.
24. Go boating.
    
25. Value all life, not just your own.
26. Unfortunately, clothing styles will change – yikes, guys wearing skinny jeans.
27. Fortunately, clothing styles will change again – when there won’t be guys wearing skinny jeans.
28. Dogs make life better.
29. Don’t frown – unless taking pictures.
    
30. I saved the best for last. Be nice. Thanks Patrick Swayze for your words of wisdom. (10 points if you understand this.)