Must remember to charge phone overnight. Must remember to drink water. Very important not to panic and sabotage relationships – will regret later. Must maintain at least a quarter of a tank of gasoline in car at all times. Must occasionally check bank account balance – must not overdraft. Must not cut bangs or shave head. Must remember to feed the cat. Must remember to eat – keep emergency cash for food when hungry in public. Must keep phone charger and snacks on person at all times. Must not entertain imaginary narratives about loved ones conspiring to hurt you on purpose. Must not drink too much alcohol. Must not smoke cigarettes. Must wash face at least twice daily. Must brush teeth. Must improv sponge bath if no shower available. Must apply deodorant. Must take BC. Must show up where and when you said you would, or else must communicate when you can’t. Must not let own masculinity become toxic.

Don’t lie unless safety or privacy is more important, don’t steal unless you are truly desperate, don’t cheat unless the stakes are high enough that winning is imperative.

Must not die, yet. Mom would be sad.