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19 Things I’ve Learned In 19 Years

I've learned a lot.

Julia Train

Aug 30, 2019

Rowan University

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On Monday, September 2nd, I will be turning 19 years old. This year coming up will be my last year as a teenager, the last year I can be reckless and not be an "adult". During these 19 years of being on this planet, I've made plenty of mistakes. So, that means that I've learned plenty of lessons.

Here are 19 things I've learned in 19 years.

1. It’s okay to not be okay.

2. There are people you can talk to if you’re having a rough time.

3. It’s okay to feel and show your emotions.

4. Just because a boy is nice to you doesn’t mean they like you like that.

5. If a guy doesn’t act on the feelings he says he has for you, forget him.

6. Don’t trust words; trust actions.

7. Work on yourself for YOURSELF.

8. Other people’s opinions of you don’t define you.

9. If people are rude to you, it’s not about you. It’s about them.

10. Going to the gym is a GREAT stress reliever.

11. Meditation and prayer are important. Keep up with them so your mind can stay clear.

12. Ask other people about their music tastes. It’s great to expand the music genres you listen to.

13. Spend more money on experiences and less money on things.

14. Give school all you have; it’s important for the future.

15. It’s good to challenge yourself, but don’t take on more than you can handle.

16. Friends come and go. The real ones stick around.

17. Make time for the people you care about because, some day, they won’t be there anymore.

18. Watch what you eat, but also indulge every once in a while.

19. The answer is always “no” if you don’t ask.

I'm not saying I won't make mistakes this year, or ever. I'm just saying that I've learned a lot about myself and others during my life, especially the past year. 18 was a great year with so many great experiences and lessons that were learned, and I'm so excited for the future experiences.

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19 Things I’ve Learned In 19 Years

I've learned a lot.

1. It’s okay to not be okay.

2. There are people you can talk to if you’re having a rough time.

3. It’s okay to feel and show your emotions.

4. Just because a boy is nice to you doesn’t mean they like you like that.

5. If a guy doesn’t act on the feelings he says he has for you, forget him.

6. Don’t trust words; trust actions.

7. Work on yourself for YOURSELF.

8. Other people’s opinions of you don’t define you.

9. If people are rude to you, it’s not about you. It’s about them.

10. Going to the gym is a GREAT stress reliever.

11. Meditation and prayer are important. Keep up with them so your mind can stay clear.

12. Ask other people about their music tastes. It’s great to expand the music genres you listen to.

13. Spend more money on experiences and less money on things.

14. Give school all you have; it’s important for the future.

15. It’s good to challenge yourself, but don’t take on more than you can handle.

16. Friends come and go. The real ones stick around.

17. Make time for the people you care about because, some day, they won’t be there anymore.

18. Watch what you eat, but also indulge every once in a while.

19. The answer is always “no” if you don’t ask.

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Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

7. "This reminded me of you"

8. Breakfast foods

9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

11. Car rides with that one person

12. Random (I miss you/ I love you) texts

13. The city at night

14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

19. Conquering a fear

20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

21. Being so comfortable with someone that you can literally talk about anything

22. Home-cooked meals

23. Tattoo stories

24. Leaves changing color in fall

25. Butterflies in your stomach

26. Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches

27. When you can't stop laughing

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Because let's be honest, we all use lyrics.

1. “Don’t get too close, it’s dark inside. It's where my demons hide.”

2. “Tonight, we are young.”

3. “Cuz I may be bad, but I’m perfectly good at it.”

4. “Tell me how they got that pretty little face on that pretty little frame.”

5. “I can’t wait to fall in love with you, you can’t wait to fall in love with me.”

6. “Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin with no makeup on.”

7. “Why you so obsessed with me?”

8. “We ain’t ever getting older.”

9. “I didn’t know that I was starving until I tasted you.”

10. “Didn’t they tell you I’m a savage?"

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Try to make it real
You wake up in the night
With a fear so real
Spend your life waiting
For a moment that just don't come
Well don't waste your time waiting." (Badlands)