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19 Things I Learned Before I Turned 19 That Will Help Guide Me Through Whatever Comes Next

Birthdays are often just reflections on everything you could do better.

Taylor Wreesman

Jun 03, 2019

Boise State University

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Taylor Wreesman

After being on the earth for almost 19 years now and completing my first year of college, I've learned quite a few lessons that will be with me throughout the rest of my life. Some of these have been learned from my parents instilling them in me, from crazy nights with friends, or watching others make mistakes. There will always be more lessons to be learned and mistakes to be made the more years pass and honestly, I can't wait for everything that comes next. Here are the 19 lessons that I've learned before my 19th birthday.

Be early everywhere.

Even if you have to wait until something starts, it's better than being late everywhere.

Always have a charger on you.

You never know what may happen and in the times where you may need your phone the most, is when the batter is almost dead.

Never rely on other people for your happiness.

Always create your own happiness and let others feed into it.

You can never have too much chapstick, lotion, or moisturizer.

Cracked lips, ashy skin, and a dry face never feel good.

If you don't like something; whether it's a person, food, or activity, don't do it.

Never force yourself to do anything you don't want to do. Consent isn't just for sexual activities.

Anxiety happens to everyone at some point, but don't let it control your life.

Learn to breathe through stressful periods and that it always gets better.

Don't let anyone make you believe something you love is stupid.

Your interests are worth everything to you.

Doing something illegal is never worth it if it puts you and or others in danger.

It's never worth the price you pay.

Check up on people, even if you don't talk a lot.

Everyone loves getting a little message asking how they're doing.

What comes around goes around.

Karma is real whether you believe it or not.

Take a break from social media and the internet every once in a while.

It will still be there when you get back, but the beautiful sunset might not.

Understand how your car works because it will save you.

Stranded? Knowing whether your transmission is busted or just needing fluid because it's over heating can save you.

Make time for yourself and your friends.

People come and go, so make good memories now than wish you did later.

Learn to drive a manual transmission, even if you don't get a car with one.

A general skill to know. Plus they're more fun to drive.

Reward yourself rather than punish yourself.

Focus on the good you did rather than the mistakes and life will feel better for you.

Say thank you more than you say I'm sorry

People will respond better to you saying "Thank you for waiting for me" rather than "I'm sorry I was late".

Work hard and give 100% to everything you do.

You can never do wrong if you're putting in 100% effort into something.

Discover new music.

Find what moves you, those hips don't lie and you know it.

Ask for help even when you don't want to.

Everybody is always will to help if you ask for it and rather try and deal with something on your own and struggle and possibly fail, ask for help first.

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19 Things I Learned Before I Turned 19 That Will Help Guide Me Through Whatever Comes Next

Birthdays are often just reflections on everything you could do better.

Be early everywhere.

Always have a charger on you.

Never rely on other people for your happiness.

You can never have too much chapstick, lotion, or moisturizer.

If you don't like something; whether it's a person, food, or activity, don't do it.

Anxiety happens to everyone at some point, but don't let it control your life.

Don't let anyone make you believe something you love is stupid.

Doing something illegal is never worth it if it puts you and or others in danger.

Check up on people, even if you don't talk a lot.

What comes around goes around.

Take a break from social media and the internet every once in a while.

Understand how your car works because it will save you.

Make time for yourself and your friends.

Learn to drive a manual transmission, even if you don't get a car with one.

Reward yourself rather than punish yourself.

Say thank you more than you say I'm sorry

Work hard and give 100% to everything you do.

Discover new music.

Ask for help even when you don't want to.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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