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21 Things I'm Glad I Learned By 21

"Caring too much is never a bad thing. Surround yourself with people who show you that."

Megan Smith

Aug 14, 2018

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Two decades have taught me a lot. I've learned to laugh, grow, and appreciate everything that I have. I'm thankful to have learned these lessons so young to be able to make the most of the fun and the memories that my 20s will bring. Here are 21 things I'm glad I learned by 21 and that everyone else should know too!

1. Go hang out with your grandparents.

They won't be around forever.

2. Learn to laugh at yourself.

It's easier to learn from your mistakes that way.

3. Walk away when you aren't appreciated.

Give your effort to people who give it back.

4. Learn to forgive.

But don't let people walk all over you.

5. Find something you love to do and lose yourself in it.

There are very few things in this world that are your very own, don't give them up.

6. If your college major doesn't give you butterflies, you picked the wrong one.

Find the right one.

7. You're never too old to call your dad helplessly when you have a flat tire.

That's what he's here for.

8. If you find a guy that plays with your little brothers and brings your mom flowers, don't let him go.

You may not find someone else like that.

9. Put your phone down when you're hanging out with your siblings.

They grow up way too fast.

10. Caring too much is never a bad thing.

Surround yourself with people who show you that.

11. Don't ever give up the friend that's seen you at your worst and still loves you.

She's in it for the long run.

12. Never allow yourself to say "I wouldn't be here or have this if it weren't for them."

Give yourself the credit you deserve.

13. Your mom has been, and will always be, the best indicator of a person.

If she doesn't like their intentions, don't waste your time on them.

14. An independent woman is the greatest thing you can be.

Period.

15. Learn to be happy alone.

It makes the company of someone that much better.

16. Never underestimate the power of cuddling with your dog in bed while watching "Friends."

The cure for any bad day.

17. You can never say thank you enough.

Ever.

18. Work hard for everything you have.

It's so hard, but it's so worth it.

20. It's okay to give too much.

It's better to have done too much for someone than not enough.

21. Spend your time traveling.

You can always make more money, but memories can't be replaced.

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"Caring too much is never a bad thing. Surround yourself with people who show you that."

1. Go hang out with your grandparents.

2. Learn to laugh at yourself.

3. Walk away when you aren't appreciated.

4. Learn to forgive.

5. Find something you love to do and lose yourself in it.

6. If your college major doesn't give you butterflies, you picked the wrong one.

7. You're never too old to call your dad helplessly when you have a flat tire.

8. If you find a guy that plays with your little brothers and brings your mom flowers, don't let him go.

9. Put your phone down when you're hanging out with your siblings.

10. Caring too much is never a bad thing.

11. Don't ever give up the friend that's seen you at your worst and still loves you.

12. Never allow yourself to say "I wouldn't be here or have this if it weren't for them."

13. Your mom has been, and will always be, the best indicator of a person.

14. An independent woman is the greatest thing you can be.

15. Learn to be happy alone.

16. Never underestimate the power of cuddling with your dog in bed while watching "Friends."

17. You can never say thank you enough.

18. Work hard for everything you have.

20. It's okay to give too much.

21. Spend your time traveling.

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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

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