I'll try my hand at an interesting meme.  I was tagged by homeinkabul and here are the rules:

• List 6 actions or achievements you think every person should accomplish before turning 18. There are no conditions on what can be included on the list.



• Tag 6 more people and leave them a comment telling them they’ve been tagged.

Here are my 6 actions or achievements, in no particular order. 

1. Get a job, any job.  It's important that somebody will give you money for your time.  A job will lead to budgeting, which will be an immediate lesson in determing your priorities.

2. Learn to cook something tasty so you can cook that tasty dish for someone else.  I think  this is a bit beyond ramen, but it doesn't have to be a big complicated thing.

3. Have a complete medical exam.  If you're a girl, that should include your first pelvic exam.  Seriously, you need a baseline for your health.

4. Start practicing gratitude.  Remember that "practicing" it is important.

5. See a sunrise.  The beginning of a brand new fresh day is pretty terrific.  But I'm biased about that, because I'm definitely a morning person.

6.  Spend a lot of time laughing.  And remember to bring laughter to other folks too.