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21 Things I Learned During My 21st Year Of Life

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21 Things I Learned During My 21st Year Of Life
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Well it came and it went, another trip around the sun.

Here are 21 things I learned along the way.


1. Vegas bombs taste way better on the way down, not the other way around.

2. It's okay to celebrate alone.

3. Never think of family as just blood related, "family" is who you choose to surround yourself with.

4. If you have have to choose between staying and going, always go.

5. There is nothing that a hot shower, a nap, and a pizza can't fix.

6. Reconnect with old friends, you never know, you might date them.

7. Sometimes you need to forgive someone, even if they don't deserve it.

8. It's just a test and a G.P.A is just a number, they do not define who you are as a person.

9. Buy the shoes, you'll never have enough.

10. Love is love, is love, is love, is love.

11. Little adventures are always a good idea, you might lose some earrings, and destroy some shoes, but the ending will be worth it.

12. Say "yes" to late night food runs.

13. It's important to be to a part of the change you wish to see, stop watching, start acting.

14. Always fight for what you believe in.

15. You might not always remember the big moments, but the little ones that count.

16. A hopeless interview could change everything.

17. Making sacrifices for people you love, is time well spent.

18. Spend more time with your grandparents.

19. You can never be over dressed or over educated.

20. You might miss the stars and sunsets, but you can make your own.

21. You have nothing figured out, and that's okay.


Here's to 22, happy birthday.


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