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20 Things That I Wish I Would Have Known At 16.

There will be good days and there will be bad days but as you know this experience will be over before you know it.

Alexis Berlin
Aug 03, 2017
Tusculum College
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20 Things That I Wish I Would Have Known At 16.

1. Always tell your mom and dad you love them, you never know what could happen.

2. Be spontaneous- do something outside of your comfort zone.

3. Do not ditch your friends for a boy. Your friends will always be there, a boy will not.

4. Trust your instincts, if it would make your mom mad don't do it.

5. Be happy... always know matter what it will be okay I promise.

6. Study... it might not feel important but it is.

7. The ACT does not define you.

8. Make Friends. High School is the best four years of your life. It is best to have friends to celebrate that with.

9. Girls will always... ALWAYS be mean.

10. Be Yourself... Don't try to be someone that your not.

11. Your self worth is not defined by how many likes you get on social media.

12. Home cooked meals do not last forever enjoy them.

13.You do not have to find the love of your life in high school.

14. Dressing up everyday is not a requirement... wear sweatpants!

15. You do not need fancy things for your friends to like you.

16. Apologize when your in the wrong.

17. Learn how to accept an apology.

18. Love yourself, before you let a boy.

19. You do not need a date to the prom.

20. Treat others the way you would like to be treated.


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