Many of us went through that phase, around the age of 15, when we thought we knew absolutely everything. We knew better than our parents. We knew exactly what we wanted from life. We couldn't wait to move out and live the crazy college party life. And we didn't listen to anyone. Well, now at the age of 21, I've learned a few valuable life lessons that I think 15-year-old me, should have listened to.
1. College isn't all fun and games
College comes along with a lot of stress, papers, sleepless nights in the library, and due dates that never seem to end. The frat party movies that show nothing but endless drinking, dancing, and beer pong; well they lied.
2. Save your money
Even though my parents always told me to save my money, I never listened. Now as a broke college kid, I wish I did.....bills bills and more bills.
3. Enjoy your free summers
Soon enough you'll be working a nine to five internship and the pool will seem like a distant memory.
4. He's not the one
As hard as it may be to believe at the time and as much as you don't want to hear it, that boy who broke your heart left for a reason. Someone else will come your way, who will treat you a thousand times better each and every day.
5. And, she may not always be your best friend
People grow apart as they get older. And as you continue to grow, you will make new friends that will stick around until the end!
6. Driving isn't all that great
TRAFFIC!
7. Spend more time with your parents
We've all been through a stage when we thought "oh, mam and dad, please don't embarrass me!" But once you've moved out, you will find yourself calling them asking to hang out on a Saturday afternoon.
8. They're always right
Let's be honest you have probably heard them say all of these things once or twice.
9. Don't fight with your siblings
Even if you don't want to admit it, they are your best friends!
10. It's okay not to have it all figured out
I am a senior in college and still don't have it all quite figured out. But you live and you learn, every step of the way.
11. The high school drama will fade away
Sometimes high school feels like it will last forever, but just hold on a few more years and you will be out in the real world, where no one talks shit about who you date and no one is judging your outfit choices.
12. Appreciate home cooked meals
All those healthy dinners mam tries to make you eat.... you'll miss them when all you can make is microwavable broccoli and toast.
13. Blend that eyeshadow
Taking a look back at some of my old Facebook selfies...enough said.
14. Don't care what other people think of you
If you want to work out every day, do it for YOU. If you want to eat 10 cupcakes in a row, do it for YOU. People can be cruel, but try to forget about the haters and do whatever makes you happy! And that goes both ways, never judge a book by its cover.
15. Life changes and that is okay
It will only get better!