Some of you will probably find this familiar because I posted this on my blog a couple of days ago.

I turned 20 over Thanksgiving break and throughout that week, I thought of 20 life lessons I'd learned in my 20-years. Some of them I've learned recently, while others I learned a long time ago. Either way, I think everyone eventually learns them. Sometimes it's best to learn sooner than later, but God works in weird and wondrous ways. Everything happens for a purpose.

1. People change and it has nothing to do with you.

2. Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever. I heard a quote once that said something like, "Some people come into your life for a season. Others come into your life for a lifetime," and that's so true.

3. Forgive others. Jesus commands us to do it & the only person it's really hurting is you.

4. Spiders & bugs, in general, are to be killed by anyone older (or younger) than you.

5. Get used to saying, "I promise I'm [insert current age]." (This is for the short people out there).

6. Put your phone down and live in the moment.

7. But on the other hand, snap a few pictures. Capture some moments so they'll stay with you forever.

8. Naps are good, especially often.

9. Skipping class once (or twice) won't kill your or your grade (sorry mom). Give yourself a break sometimes.

10. Speaking of mom & dad too, they aren't idiots. Although you may have determined that in your early teen years.

11. You will meet people you don't get along with. Put your big girl, or boy, pants on and deal with it.

12. Just be yourself.

13. Be adventurous, but also be cautious. A healthy balance between the two is good.

14. Always tell the people you love that you love them.

15. When you feel like stargazing or watching the sunrise/sunset. Just do it. Don't think about the sleep you might lose. It's worth it in the end.

16. You're going to get knocked down in life. You always have the choice to stay down or get back up and try again. Choose the latter.

17. It's okay to say NO

18. "If you don't love yourself, it's impossible for you to love others. You can't give away what you don't have." - Joyce Meyer

19. The most important thing to always remember in life is that "I Am Second." There is nothing more important than a personal relationship with God. If you don't have one, you need one.

20. You may look like a child now, but once you turn 40 you'll be thanking the good Lord above for making you the way you are.

Here's to 20 more years and living the life that God has set me up for.