As much as we want our teenage years to go quick, it is crazy when you realize that yours really are coming to an end. Lately, I have been reflecting on things I have learned in recent months and over the course of my time on earth. Here is a list of 20 lessons I have learned in 20 years of living this crazy thing called life.

1. When you go out drinking, put a protective cover on your phone.

2. Plan and edit the idea of your dream wedding with your friends often.

3. Invest in a nice pen and stationary.

4. Write down the things you are thankful for when you're stressed.

5. Hug people.

6. Have a candy stash.

7. All people, not just romantic partners, have the potential to break your heart.

8. Your hair always curls better dirty.

9. You just have to eat junk food sometimes. There is no other way to feel better.

10. Running a half marathon makes you feel like a world conquerer.

11. You should sing in the elevator, in the shower, in your house, anywhere. And all the time.

12. You control your actions in all situations. The situations do not control you.

13. Search heaven and earth for your favorite style of clothing.

14. If someone sincerely apologies to you, try to accept it.

15. Plan with Post-it notes. They save lives.

16. When you're angry, swearing is the only thing that will help sometimes.

17. Driving on backroads on a sunny day with the windows down will never get old.

18. Go after whatever drives you toward intellectual growth.

19. Find an activity that relaxes you.

20. Be a badass, by your own definition, and no one else's.

There is so much more to learn and experience. None of us are done yet and I hope it all just keeps coming!