Recommended for you

Start writing a post

Lifestyle

20 Things I've Learned In 20 Years

In hindsight, twenty years is pretty short but I've learned a lot.

Whitni Duffey

Oct 23, 2019

UNC Greensboro

Whitni Duffey

I might still be a "baby" to some but we're all still learning.

You don't have to be the first to apologize.

You are not responsible for how people react to you.

But always apologize when you're wrong.

You are responsible for what you say and you should always apologize when you've done something wrong.

You don't have to please anyone.

The only person you should worry about pleasing is yourself.

Family isn't always blood.

I've had friends that are more like family than some of the people I share genes with.

There is nothing wrong with being alone.

Everyone needs to refresh once in a while.

But don't isolate yourself all of the time.

Everyone needs to refresh ONCE IN A WHILE.

Chunky highlights weren't cool in high school and they aren't now.

Seriously though, who let me walk around like a zebra for half of my high school years?

Life is too short to worry about what people think about you.

Who cares what others think if you like yourself for who you are?

Don't be afraid to take chances.

Life gets too boring if you're stuck in the same old rut.

Don't be afraid to admit you made a mistake.

To quote Hannah Montana, "everybody makes mistakes."

Spend time with the people you care about.

You're not guaranteed tomorrow.

Even if you hate pictures, take the stinking picture!!

Pictures are worth a thousand words.

Say I love you often.

Even if you're mad, tired, or upset, tell them that you love them.

Confrontation is a part of life.

I know you don't want to talk about it, but it NEEDS to happen.

It's okay not to be okay all the time.

Don't hide how you're feeling. Everyone needs to process.

Try new things!

Step out of your comfort zone and try something new. 9 times out of 10 you'll find out it's not that bad.

Calling is better than texting.

I'd much rather hear someone actually laugh out loud instead of receiving an "lol" text.

You are responsible for your own happiness.

If you can't make yourself happy, no one else can.

Ask for help when you need it.

You shouldn't be ashamed to say you need help.

Take life a day at a time.

Life is way too short to worry about the tomorrow's you have no control over.

25 Beatles Lyrics: Your Go-To Guide for Every Situation

The Best Lines from the Fab Four

SUNY Binghamton

33560

Wikipedia Commons

For as long as I can remember, I have been listening to The Beatles. Every year, my mom would appropriately blast “Birthday” on anyone’s birthday. I knew all of the words to “Back In The U.S.S.R” by the time I was 5 (Even though I had no idea what or where the U.S.S.R was). I grew up with John, Paul, George, and Ringo instead Justin, JC, Joey, Chris and Lance (I had to google N*SYNC to remember their names). The highlight of my short life was Paul McCartney in concert twice. I’m not someone to “fangirl” but those days I fangirled hard. The music of The Beatles has gotten me through everything. Their songs have brought me more joy, peace, and comfort. I can listen to them in any situation and find what I need. Here are the best lyrics from The Beatles for every and any occasion.

Keep Reading...Show less

best beatles lyrics

Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Smith College

97026

college students waiting in a long line in the hallway

StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less

waitlisted

Recommended for you

20 Things I've Learned In 20 Years

In hindsight, twenty years is pretty short but I've learned a lot.

You don't have to be the first to apologize.

But always apologize when you're wrong.

You don't have to please anyone.

Family isn't always blood.

There is nothing wrong with being alone.

But don't isolate yourself all of the time.

Chunky highlights weren't cool in high school and they aren't now.

Life is too short to worry about what people think about you.

Don't be afraid to take chances.

Don't be afraid to admit you made a mistake.

Spend time with the people you care about.

Even if you hate pictures, take the stinking picture!!

Say I love you often.

Confrontation is a part of life.

It's okay not to be okay all the time.

Try new things!

Calling is better than texting.

You are responsible for your own happiness.

Ask for help when you need it.

Take life a day at a time.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

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

Trending Topics

Subscribe to our
Newsletter