I've been nineteen for a few months now, but I am by no means claiming to have wisdom of any kind. To be completely honest, I really don't have a clue about much; however, just existing has taught me a little bit. Here are a few things I learned by nineteen, and that hopefully you did (or will) too.
1. Your high school teachers are wrong when they give you this talk in regards to college:
2. Sunscreen is a necessity
3. People who you thought you'd be friends with forever eventually leave.
4. Your comfort zone is boring. Find a way to get out of it.
5. Your schedule shouldn't look like this:
6. You're going to question if the path you're taking is the right one multiple times, and that's okay.
7. Staying in touch with high school friends is important.
8. Bucket lists are fun to make and even more fun to complete.
9. You will fail at something, so you need to be prepared to cope with it.
10. And no, sleeping all day does not count as coping.
11. Junk food is okay, as long as it's not your only food.
12. The things you like aren't lame or boring, even though some of your friends think they are.
13. Last minute plans often lead to the best memories.
14. Applebee's should be appreciated. Always.
15. You can never attend too many concerts.
16. Regrets are a waste of time.
17. If he wants to, he will. Excuses are code for "I'm not interested at all."
18. You need to admit when you're wrong, even if that means swallowing your pride.
Lastly...
19. Don't take life too seriously.
Because nobody gets out alive anyway, and because life is better when you can joke about it.
