When I was 18, I was bold. I took chances. I made mistakes. I lived without a care in the world. A year later, I am still the same girl, but I am also more grounded, mature and have myself more figured out than ever before. I have grown so much over the last year of my life. Though figuring yourself and adulthood out is a process (one that I'm still working on), there are a few crucial lessons I have learned over the last year.
- Personality impacts life more than a number on the scale.
- Everything will work out...no, really.
- Time management is key to having fun and doing well.
- Being single is not something to be ashamed of.
- You're never too young to make a difference.
- Just because he told you you’re pretty, doesn’t mean he has good intentions.
- Work on becoming the type of person you would admire.
- Being different doesn't make you weird, it makes you interesting.
- Have fun, but remember school is more important than social hour.
- Be courageous, especially when you need to say sorry.
- Admit to your mistakes...and learn from them.
- Don’t shut good people out.
- It’s never too late to reconnect.
- Stay true to yourself.
- Take chances…you’re more likely to regret the things you didn’t do, rather than what you did.
- If someone doesn’t like you, it doesn’t mean it’s your fault.
- Don’t rely on others to validate you and your meaning.
- Don't rush into the future, this really is one of the best years of your life.
