If you have them, what are the three "nevers" of your life?
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Never say never where children are concerned. ie: "I would never let my child act like that!", "I would never allow my child to watch that". You get the idea. No sooner than you say it, you end up doing it.
Never go to bed angry. Tomorrow isn't guaranteed for any of us. Nobody gets outta here alive. :)
Never drink red wine and vodka in the same night. Ever. Unless you just enjoy vomit and hangovers. BLEH!
1. Never eat sushi from anyplace but a sushi place. Ever. Can we say "parasite?"
2. Never think you, your children, or your partner are above anything or anyone. Everything you swore you'd never do... you'll do it. We're all just trying to survive, for crying out loud!
3. Never re-send that text, email, or Facebook post. He DID get it and he IS ignoring you. This particularly applies if you are drinking. Don't do it. Step away from the texting zone of your BlackBerry!!!
Never eat mayo based salad at a picnic
Never send an email when I am angry - Write it - just don't send it
Never answer the phone if I don't recognize the number
Never be afraid to ask questions.
Never drink shots of tequila on an empty stomach.
And...oh yeah, Never eat yellow snow.
Never jump off of a tall structure strapped only to a large rubber band.
Never let your husband color your hair.
Never bring up The Gays in front of your dad.
Never go against your instincts.
Never drink and dial.
Never say 'diet'.
Never say "I hate you" to someone you truly love, even if you're angry.
Never drive without your seat belt on.
Never be afraid of trying something new, even if it scares you.
Never hang up the phone with someone you love without saying "I love you."
Never stop forgiving your spouse. Even if you split, you still need to forgive to move on.
Never stop reading good books.
Never wear Crocs
Never introduce your children to kid's music. Trust me...they will like the Ramones just as much as you do.
Never say never.
i dont think i have any nevers.
what does this say about me? oh i know i have alot of ffun and joy and a lot of heart/head ache as well.
Never say you don't like something without at least trying it once
Never send something to the printer without getting at least 3 more eyes to look at it
Never dismiss any suggestion without giving it some consideration
Never bring out your cellphone and start texting in the middle of an IRL conversation.
Never ask the question, "Is she prettier/skinnier than me?" ESPECIALLY to your S/O, it makes you look so bad.
Never pity or feel sorry for anyone, including yourself. It's really a useless feeling and less empowering than you'd imagine. Only assholes feel sorry for people, haha.
Never drink Captain Morgan again.
Never not be a St. Louis Cardinals fan.
Never not love my family.
Never leave the house without mascara.
Never share too much with the idiots you work with.
Never let a good song pass on the radio without singing along.
never say cheerleading is not a sport(even though i think it is not), prepare to get multiple kicks at your groin
never buy a car with light interior and own a black dog who sheds
never chop up fruits and vegetables in the kitchen while you are naked
A) Never use curse words around Grandma.
B) Never eat meat from a gas station.
C) Never stop supporting loved ones unless they are causing real harm to themselves or others.
Never not look in on your kids when they are being too quiet. Especially if the tiolet has just flushed.
Never say you can't do something without trying first.
Never adopt others opinions as your own. If you're a grown up you should be able to form your own opinion about things.
1. Never cut your own hair
2. Never eat animals
3. Never underestimate yourself!
Never say something nasty to your spouse in anger without thinking about it first. Once you say something hateful, it's out there, and you can't take it back.
Never "completely" trust your kids. They're kids, and even the best ones will make poor decisions sometimes.
That said, never live vicariously through your kids. You've had your go-round. This one's theirs, and they're not an extension of you. They are their own people, and "they" should not define "your" self worth.
Never trust a man that wears a pinky ring
Never get angry and flip somebody off while you are driving, no matter how mad you are. It could end up being a really old person driving and then you will feel guilty about flipping off somebody's grandparents.
If you are wearing new shoes that have the potential of killing your feet, never leave home w/out a back-up pair of shoes.
Never drink and call/text/email your ex-husband (or anyone for that matter)
Never call someone a bitch when you're not absolutely positive you've hung up the phone yet
Never say "I'd NEVER do THAT" fill in the blank
I had three nevers:
1. Never get married in Vegas.
2. Never stop shooting film.
3. Never get divorced.
And then I did all three of them.
Now, I only have one:
1. Never trust a woman who doesn't like chocolate.
This one hasn't failed me yet.
Never think it won't happen to you.
Never doubt your ability to make things better.
Never say no to chocolate, cheese, or good bread.
1. never say never
2. never stop loving
3. never stop laughing
1. Never quit going to school.
2. Never quit working.
3. Never miss a vacation.
• Never think that you'll never do any of those things you've seen other parents do with their children and about which you have subsequently said, "I will NEVER do that" ... because, at least once (and probably more than that), you will.
• Never think that you'll never let your kids do any of those things you've seen other people let their kids do and about which you have subsequently said, "I will NEVER let my kids do that" because, no, seriously: at least once (and probably more than that), you will.
• Never place anything --- like, say, a diaper bag or a Blackberry --- on the roof of your car while strapping your kids into their carseats, or you might find yourself retrieving diapers, wipes and several full baby bottles from the middle of a busy intersection, or watching your six-hour-old BlackBerry explode into an array of hard-plastic confetti as it slides off the roof in the far left lane of a major interstate highway. For example.
1. Never ignore that little twinge you get when something, anything, just doesn't feel "right". Trust me on this -- it's better to feel like you missed out than it is to deal with and/or fix the colossal mess that usually ensues.
2. Never be foolish (or arrogant) enough to think that bad things can't or won't happen to you. They can and they will. Oh, but they will.
3. Never answer the phone unless you're fully awake. The caller ID info won't quite register and you're very likely to say something ugly or otherwise inappropriate to the person on the other end.
Never regret. Whatever your choice, dont regret making it - learn from it if it was a mistake, appreciate it if it was the right choice, but keep moving forward.
That's all I've got.
..Oh! And never run out of chocolate or peanut butter at home. That might come before the regret thing, order wise.
*Never leave the house in the morning without having at least one cup of coffee.
*Never stop putting your kids first. Ever.
*Never go skinny dipping with strangers after drinking all night at your college roommate's wedding.
Here's one I just learned today.
Never reheat a piece of poached salmon in the microwave at work. Unless you particularly enjoy pussy jokes.
1. never cook for your grandma (the matriarch with all the family recipes)
2. never eat monkey
3. never put someone down because of their immigration status
Never stop facing your fears
Never give up hope for the future
Never let guilt kill your progress
1. Never wait until 1 hour before class to start writing that paper.
2. Never overshare with co-workers -- it will always bite you in the ass.
3. Never keep a person in your life who does nothing but make you feel bad about yourself.
Never hide your feelings from those you love.
Never give up.
Never say never.
Never lie to your doctor.
Never judge poverty or homelessness as laziness or stupidity.
Never answer the question "why?" with "just because."
An American Tail Movie Soundtrack Lyrics
Never Say Never
"This is America,the place to find the hope."
"If you give up,you will never find you family"
"So never say never,say"
Never say never,what ever you do
Never say never,my friend
(But I real...)
If you be that,your dream will come true.
They will come true in the end.
(But I...)
Keep up your courage,don't ever despair
Take heart and then count to ten
Hope for the best
Work for the rest and never say never again
"But it's impossible.I'll never find my family."
"Never say never,say that,go on"
Never say never,whatever you do
Never say never to me
If you be,if you come shining through
That's how it's gonna be
"Perfect"
Remember to look on the bright side
Until then never say never again
"How are you ready to go and find your family?"
"Yes"
"Chantal,take my little friend through immigration"
"You'll find your family there"
"Everybody goes through immigration"
"I would take you there myself"
"But then I would never finish my statue"
"But you say never!"
"Oh!So I did!"
Never say never,never say never again..
1. Never date a guy who shows up to your house in an El Camino. If he can't make a commitment between a car or a truck what hope do you really have?
2.Never assume your kids aren't listening to your "adult orientated" conversation. They're not only listening but are already deciding just when repeating this newly found info would most embarrass you.
3. Never judge someone based on what you've heard about them. Don't be so damned lazy and find a good reason to hate them for yourself.
1. Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach
2. Never eat McDonald's
3. Never eat fresh vegetables or put ice in your drink in rural areas of developing countries, since they can give you amoebas.
Those are all food-related, but I have lived and learned!
Never start smoking, then you'll never have to try to quit.
Never get uncontrollably drunk around people you don't trust with your life, or someone else's. Because you will be.
Never give up before you've even tried.
Never use your credit card for a bar tab... for 4 years
Never forget that your parents are human beings, not super-human
Never turn down an opportunity, whether in work, friends or travel - but in the same thought, never deny your instincts
1. Never make someone a priority for whom you are only an option.
2. Never stop learning.
3. Never waste time wondering if he "likes" you. If he did, you would be able to tell.
1. Never marry a man that you wouldn't be okay with your son growing up to be exactly like him.
2. Never forget that your dreams are important.
3. Never forget that whatever customer service problem you have is probably not the fault of the person you are dealing with. Being really really nice often gets you further than losing it with said customer service rep.
Never stop watching cartoons.
Never forget to dream.
Never trust people who wear yellow pants.
1. Never go to bed angry at your spouse.
2. Never stop asking questions or learning new things.
3. Never be intentionally be mean to someone...karma is a bitch!
Never buy a $2000 piece of workout equipment. You won't use it; nobody does.
Never pull out of the driveway without making sure your kids are strapped in.
Never let a day go by without telling your spouse and kids that you love them.
never forget where you came from
never go to bed angry/in a fight
never forget, no matter how big the tantrum is, that you love your child(ren).
Never drink and Facebook/Email/Text.
Never color your own hair. Especially when going from brown to blonde.
Never say never because you will likely make a liar out of yourself. We're all fucking human, man.
K let me try again....Here is the better version. This was one of my favorite movies when I was little so I felt this to be very appropriate.
Never say never
Ah, this is America, the place to find the hope!
If you give up you will never find your family
So, never say never. Say...
Never say never whatever you do
Never say never my friend
Henri, I...
Oh, tais-toi!
If you believe that your dreams will come true
They'll come true in the end
But I...
Ah ah ah ah ah!
Keep up your courage, don't ever despair
Take heart and then count to ten
Hope for the best, work for the rest
And never say never again
Oh, but it's impossible. I'll never find my family!
Ah ah ah ah!
Never say never. Don't say that. Go on...
Never say never
Whatever you do. Again...
Never say never
To me. See how easy...
If you believe you can come shining through
That's... that's how it's gonna be!
Parfait!
Now don't you go and give up your battle defeat
When the going gets tough just pick yourself up
and tell yourself you're gonna win
Remember to look on the bright side till then
And never say never again
Now are you ready to go and find your family?
Yes!
Chantal! take my little friend to immigration. You'll find your family there. Everyone goes through immigration. I would take you there myself, but then I would never finish my statue.
Henri, you said never!
Oh, so I did! Ho ho! never say never...
Never say never
Never say never
Again!
Au revoir! Bonne chance! Good luck!
Goodbye!
Never marry a man unless you want your son to be just like him.
Never ignore your instincts.
Never think you know everything.