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5 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

Things didn't turn out like I thought they would.

Justin Hawbaker

Jun 10, 2019

Shippensburg University

5 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

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Some people go into their adult lives having things planned out and some do not. Lots of people think back to their younger selves and wonder what they would say to them if they had a chance. My life has gone a completely different root than I expected it and others probably have experienced the same thing. Here is a list of five things I would tell my younger self if I could:

You will lose friends along the way.

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I had trouble keeping friends my whole life and I was hoping college would be different. Turns out it wasn't. I have lost multiple friends since college began but I also made many great ones. Do I wish those friendships would have worked out? Of course, but I'm still happy how it turned out.

You do things you said you would never do.

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From a young age, I swore off drinking because of different reasons and for the longest time I stuck with it. It wasn't until college that I changed my mind about it. I still don't drink as much as most of my peers but I did change my thinking about it. Everybody is different in that aspect and that is okay.

You'll never please everybody.

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I've always tried to be the middle man and make everybody happy and obviously, that doesn't work. Some people are never satisfied and would rather be rude about it than be civil and that is on them. I will continue to strive to make people happy because it is something I enjoy. I also know though that sometimes it won't work.

Do what makes you happy.

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I am a firm believer in doing what makes you happy. Want to go to a restaurant alone despite the stigma? Go ahead, you'll still enjoy it. People like the rude about what other people enjoy and it is ridiculous. People can like what they like and should not be torn apart for it. It's a pretty simple concept.

The hard work is worth it.

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Life has thrown me many hurdles and I overcame each and every one of them. Life is not meant to be easy, but it is meant to be enjoyable and doable. A majority of the hard work I have put into things have to lead to great outcomes. Yeah, there are a few exceptions but most things in life have exceptions so it is to be expected. For the most part, everything will work out.

Whether good or bad, life is a journey that we are all on and we just have to see where it takes us.

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5 Things I Wish I Could Tell My Younger Self

Things didn't turn out like I thought they would.

You will lose friends along the way.

You do things you said you would never do.

You'll never please everybody.

Do what makes you happy.

The hard work is worth it.

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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

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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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