50 things every person should know how to do

This has the makings of a good week. I got a new cell phone. A Nokia phone that is AWESOME with internet access.  I am feeling slightly under the weather with a cold.  As I was looking online, I found this list at www.marcandangel.com about 50 things every person should know how to do and decided to see where I stand. Overall, I think I can hold my own pretty well. Let me know how things shape up for you.

1.  Build a Fire – I can't do this. 

2.  Operate a Computer – Give me a few hours to explore and I will figure a computer out. 

3.  Use Google Effectively – I excel at this. If I have a question, I Google.

4.  Perform CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver – I learned CPR in college so if I need to help I think I could do it.

5.  Drive a Manual Transmission Vehicle – Driving should be effortless. There is too much involved with stick shifts. 

6.  Do Basic Cooking – Forget basic! I can cook and will never go hungry.

7.  Tell a Story that Captivates People’s Attention –  Hitting a kid with a can of peas was a captivating story.

8.  Win or Avoid a Fistfight – I try to stay out of those situation.

9.  Deliver Bad News – I have done this and it is not pleasant.

10.  Change a Tire – I have tried and failed.

11.  Handle a Job Interview – I have succeed on this one many times.

12.  Manage Time – I am the worst with time management.

13.  Speed Read – Not good at this!

14.  Remember Names – I suck at remembering names. My brain files people by how I met them.

15.  Relocate Living Spaces – Have done this several times. I need to get rid of some things.

16.  Travel Light – Bring only the necessities.  When I am going on a trip for three days, I pack for a week.

17.  Handle the Police – Apparently, I am good at it. I haven't been arrested or shot.

18.  Give Driving Directions – I give them using landmarks.

19.  Perform Basic First Aid – I have a 7-year-old. Enough said.

20.  Swim – I really need to learn so I can conquer my fear.

21.  Parallel Park – I did it adequately enough at age 22 to get my driver's  license.

22.  Recognize Personal Alcohol Limits – I am very careful about this.

23.  Select Good Produce – I just want to eat.

24.  Handle a Hammer, Axe or Handsaw – Learned how to do this one summer working in the mountains with a group of cute guys.

25.  Make a Simple Budget – Making the budget is easy but sticking to it is hard.

26.  Speak at Least Two Common Languages – I can only speak English.

27.  Do Push-Ups and Sit-Ups Properly – I actually do these right.

28.  Give a Compliment – It is so easy to do.

29.  Negotiate – I suck at negotiations.

30.  Listen Carefully to Others – As a reporter, this skill is vital.

31.  Recite Basic Geography – I am good with basic geography but learning more thanks to my son.

32.  Paint a Room – I can do this.

33.  Make a Short, Informative Public Speech – Public speaking is not my thing.

34.  Smile for the Camera – I take the photos not pose for them. There are very few photos of me out there.

35.  Flirt Without Looking Ridiculous – I am not very good at this.

36. Take Useful Notes – Another vital skill for a reporter.

37.  Be a Respectful House Guest – I try to be so I can be invited back.

38.  Make a Good First Impression – I try to do this everyday.

39.  Navigate with a Map and Compass – I am pretty handy with a map.

40.  Sew a Button onto Clothing – I can do this thanks to my grandmother!

41.  Hook Up a Basic Home Theater System – I can actually do this to. It took five hours but I am the MAN!

42.  Type – Thank you Mrs. West for teaching me how to type in the seventh grade!

43.  Protect Personal Identity Information – So far, I have done well in this.

44.  Implement Basic Computer Security Best Practices – This is something I am working on.

45.  Detect a Lie – I am okay with this but I am a little too trusting.

46.  End a Date Politely Without Making Promises –  Haven't been on a date in a long time.

47.  Remove a Stain – I have saved several shirts.

48.  Keep a Clean House – It is clean today. And that's only because I  haven't been home yet.

49.  Hold a Baby – Thanks to a brother and several cousins, I was prepared when JJ was born.

50.  Jump Start a Car – I can't!

DAILY DOSE

1. With such high employment in my area, I am thankful to still have a job.

2. Doing well in my quest to drink more water!

3. Listening to my son talk about his day!