Why Rules?

Why are there Alison's Rules?  The fact that I even had rules was news to me until my sister said that she always has a bottle of red and white wine in the house because I had said it was a rule.  I got to thinking about all the ways we conduct ourselves and the maxims that we live by.  Are they confining and strict?  Not in my book; they merely help me to have a smoother day and keep me going!  There are days where I really don't feel like getting up and running, but if a voice in my head says I have to, then I do and feel so much better afterward!  And who among us has not felt the angst of not having a bottle of wine at the ready for visitors or those wine needy moments!  My rules just make life easier!  But I'd like to hear about your rules - what are they and why.  Who knows, maybe I need to incorporate them into my life!

Rules, continued

8.  try to travel as much as you can
9.  drink a lot of water
10.  say thank you
11.  realize all that you have been given, realizing that you probably don't deserve it all

Alison's rules

1. Always have a bottle of both red and white wine in your house
2. It's good to have more than one book around that you haven't read
3. You'll feel better if your bra and panties match
4. If you knit you should always have more than one project going at any one time
5. Always have a stash of chocolate around
6. Change your sheets every week
7. Try to exercise everyday