Two decades of laughter. Two decades of tears. Two decades of friends. Two decades of experiences. Two decades of memories. Two decades of life lessons-like these...

1. Family is always the most important.

2. Friends are super close behind.

3. You will never be the prettiest girl in the room.

4. But you will never be the ugliest either.

5. Laugh at yourself, it makes everyone more comfortable.

6. Spend time with your grandparents.

7. Fake it til you make it. In school, in social situations, in work, in everything.

8. Do things for people without expecting anything in return. Nothing feels better.

9. Buy the shoes.

10. Eat the cheeseburger.

11. It's okay to change your mind. About what you want for dinner, about what to wear, about what you want to do with your life. Your desires change as you grow.

12. Take pictures. Of everything. Of everyone. All the time. And actually print them out.

13. Tomorrow is never going to work out like you planned it.

14. There will come a time that you're no longer "the best" at something you've always been the best at.

15. There is always someone smarter.

16. The world is a small, small place. Be nice to everyone and don't burn bridges. You never know who you may encounter again later in life.

17. Ask the stupid questions. Five other people are probably wondering the same thing you are.

18. There will be one boy that you will always love. No matter what he puts you through, you would sell your heart for him. That's okay. Keep loving him.

19. Work. your. ass. off. The next thirty years are worth a few all-nighters.

20. You never have as much time as you think you have.