15 Things What I Wish I Knew as a High School Senior

At the age of 17, I graduated High School and found myself with a little knowledge, a nice piece of paper reading High School Diploma, an acceptance letter to college and a dream of sleeping the summer away. There are a few things I wish I would have known then. Being 19 years later, I thought I would share them with you.

1. Live what is right.
2. Debt stinks!
3. Work like you mean it.
4. Present choices determine future results.
5. Friends come and go, but you have to live with yourself forever.
6. Your parents do know what they are talking about.
7. The job at Burger King stinks now, but you are developing a work ethic.
8. Golf is better when you are young.
9. Get a Mutual Fund fast.
10. Keep a journal.
11. God is really in control.
12. You have no idea what you will do with your life, so get more skills.
13. Knowing how to work on your own car is a good thing.
14. Read on leadership, finance and personal development.
15. Eat more ice cream when you are young.

Just my thoughts,

Saints and Soldiers

Based during World War II, Saints and Soldiers grabs your attention from the beginning and holds it until the end. The emotions of a war torn army are quickly seen in the beginning as the events unfold in an interesting twist on the American soldiers.

The movie focuses on the struggle of a young American soldier, his beliefs and his course of action as he seeks to regroup with the Allied army. While the others in the group find his way of life intriguing, one even from the young soldiers life haunts him each day. HIs only relief comes from a small French girl in one of the most grabbing scenes of the movie.

Without spoiling the ending, I will say the movie did not end as I thought it would.

Give Saints and Soldiers a view; after all it is free on Hulu.com

Just a thought,

Chris

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Netflix here we come!

A little over a week ago, I cancelled DirecTV and switched over to Netflix. While I was overall pleased with DirecTV, after my rates went up, I decided to find an alternative. When I first found out my DirecTV rates were going to climb, I decided to give Netflix a try. I have heard stories and even know some who have taken the, what I like to call, the “Netflix jump.” They have put cable and satellite TV aside and now use Netflix and the channels they can get with over-the-air signals. Well, the Gallagher family has decided to give it try. Below are some points I have realized regarding making the “NetFlix Jump”:

• The Gallagher family is freeing up approximately $40 a month ($480 a year). Tonight I am creating a “TV FUND” savings account on ING Direct to be sure those funds are saved. I want to see the difference throughout the year and even watch the amount grow.
• We can see what we have watched and keep better track of our media viewing. Using the NetFlix “online dashboard,” we are able to see what we have watched and where our viewing time is spent.
• Carrie made the statement the other day, “I am watching less TV.” I believe our entire family is watching less TV and spending our time in other things: family time, books, cars and other things.
• We are watching shows we have long sense forgot about and even shows we did not know existed. As I write this, Caleb is watching the “Super Mario Brothers” show from the late 80’s. It is amazing to see the shows I have forgotten about. (Remember Airwolf?)
• Since not watching the news first thing in the morning, I find my day goes less focused on the bad news and more on the “Good News.”
• Most of the news, sports and other information I get still comes through the internet, but I am slowly forgetting about them.

Just some thoughts for a random Thursday! Chris