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Life According To Jan

Recent experiences in my life have impacted on me greatly Tell friends and family that you love them - it’s too late when they are gone Grab every opportunity in life - you may never get a second chance No one is perfect, we should learn from our mistakes Stand by your decisions - at that time it was the right choice for you You may not agree with others but listen to their point of view Engage brain before opening your mouth - or you may regret what you said Most important of all ... try to laugh and smile every day Live every day to the full - for one day sun will fail to rise Remember life is not a dress rehearsal We only get one chance before the final curtain falls 30th October 2015 Contest: Life according to ... Sponsored By Silent One

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Seren Roberts

Date: 11/9/2015 4:50:00 AM

Loved it Jan....Seren

Jan Allison
Date: 11/9/2015 7:42:00 AM

Thanks Seren:-) hugs jan xx

Sandra Haight

Date: 11/3/2015 5:29:00 PM

Loved your "life according to Jan!" Congrats on your fine win. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison
Date: 11/4/2015 9:43:00 AM

Thanks so much Sandra:-) hugs jan xx

Skat A

Date: 11/3/2015 12:50:00 PM

Jan, Congrats on your win. SKAT

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2015 1:03:00 PM

thanks Skat:-) hugs Jan xx

Punnia Viswan Bhatia

Date: 11/3/2015 9:26:00 AM

"We only get one chance before the final curtain falls", liked this line :) congrats Jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2015 1:03:00 PM

Thanks Remnants:-) hugs jan xx

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 11/2/2015 5:12:00 PM

Hello Jan... if only all humanity could live by 'Jan's take on life' - what a wonderful society we would have - thank you Jan, enjoyed - Lindsay

Jan Allison
Date: 11/3/2015 3:03:00 AM

I have learned a lot over the last couple of years and had time to reflect on what is really important in life :-) hugs jan xx

Paul Callus

Date: 10/31/2015 5:09:00 PM

Life according to Jan... Very wise words, and you give it a great ending, too. Hugs // paul

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 5:11:00 PM

Thanks Paul - the last 2 year's have given me a lot to think about! Hugs Jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/30/2015 10:14:00 PM

WoW! Jan, this is a well written thought provoking piece. I must admitt I didn't know where you was going but your last two lines brought your destination loud and clear. Great job. Good luck in the contest:-)Alexis 7

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 1:51:00 AM

Thanks Alexis:-) hugs Jan xx

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/30/2015 9:13:00 PM

Very well written. Lots of intelligent, truth based emotion. Your prose filled sentiment it an uplifting read ... CayCay

Jan Allison
Date: 10/31/2015 1:51:00 AM

Thanks Cay Cay I'm not sure if its what Silent one is after but it came from the heart:-) hugs jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2015 5:59:00 PM

Lots of GREAT advice in this one, sweetie. I see you probably wrote yours about the same time I did mine!!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2015 6:06:00 PM

I posted mine after I had read yours - not sure if it is what S1 is looking for - just have to hope:-) hugs jan xx

Kp Nunez

Date: 10/30/2015 9:51:00 AM

I love you, Jan. Many things to ponder upon. 7. :-) All the best in the contest. hugs!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2015 11:00:00 AM

aawww thanks Kim love you to my lovely friend:-) hugs jan xx

James Inman

Date: 10/30/2015 9:31:00 AM

Beautiful sentiments, Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2015 10:59:00 AM

Thanks James:-) hugs jan xx

Balveen Cheema

Date: 10/30/2015 9:13:00 AM

Jan, how often we regret what has been the slip of the tongue! Truths expressed!

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2015 10:59:00 AM

So true Balveen and we have to live and learn from our mistakes :-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/30/2015 8:52:00 AM

Much to ponder! Good luck in the contest Jan.

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2015 8:55:00 AM

Thanks Richard not sure if it's what Silent One is after but I went with the flow of my pen:-) hugs jan xx

Casarah Nance

Date: 10/30/2015 7:02:00 AM

Our perspectives change with each new experience we get, and I agree, laugh and smile every day and live life to the fullest... hugs

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2015 8:48:00 AM

I know our recent life experiences have hit us both hard Cas - I take nothing for granted just cherish the time I have left and those around me:-) hugs jan xx

Edward Ebbs

Date: 10/30/2015 6:33:00 AM

Nice Jan, thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest :)

Jan Allison
Date: 10/30/2015 6:57:00 AM

Not sure if it is what Silent One is after but I have to go with the flow of my pen:-) hugs Jan xx