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My best friend and I cried together when we found out that we both failed our integrals test in calculus with a 54. Now whenever that's brought up we kinda just "yeah bro" and high-five each other.

Dec 31, 2018

7 Trusty Life Lessons That The 18 Years Of My Life Taught Me To Always Remember

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A month ago, I turned 18, which I suppose is supposed to be a great, big coming-of-age milestone that signifies the transition into adulthood. I woke up on the day of my birthday feeling like the mature, cranky, boring ol' shoe that I now am. Basically, it felt like waking up every other day.

But since I am a qualified adult now, I think that is only in my right to give all you youngsters some of the ancient advice that got me past my ol' fetus days. Below, you will find the first seven pieces of advice that came to my head.

Do what you enjoy. Those are the things that you’ll thrive at

Taking AP Chem was a mistake. Especially when I knew right from the start that I was anything but a "science-person." Sure science AP classes might really steroidize your resume, but if you know for a fact that you're probably not going to like what you're getting into, that number won't be looking real pretty on that transcript of yours (at least those test day brownies tasted pretty good). And this doesn't only apply to classes, school or jobs either, but also to your extracurricular activities and even your hobbies. If you find yourself detesting what you're doing, maybe rethink about why you're even doing it in the first place.

Pursue the “uncomfortable”.

No one ever broke any boundaries by staying put. Find something out of character. Grow yourself. Learn something.

Breaking ties with friends doesn’t have to be hard.

This year birthed the first official "friend breakup" conversation that I've ever had. Actually, it surprisingly wasn't that bad. Perhaps sometimes (depending on the circumstance) it's best to formally cut off ties when two people drift.

Karma is not always a b*tch.

At least not right away. The bestest of people do not always get all that they deserve, and the worstest of the liars don't seem to be tripping down the stairs. But we'll just wait and see...

Prolonged stubbornness will only harm the team.

There were a couple moments where my dance group was barely holding itself together when we started arguing (for weeks and weeks) over our song choices and choreography for International Night. Trash-talking behind backs and clenched back frustration took hold of us. It's a miracle that we even ended up deciding on anything. If only our egos hadn't swollen so large and swallowed our ears.

Keep on keeping on.

My best friend and I both called each other and cried when we found out that we had both failed our integrals test in calculus with a 54. Now whenever that's brought up we kinda just "yeah bro" and high-five each other.

Don’t take anything too seriously!

I honestly wish I could go back in time and put this down as my senior quote. Life is meant to be a happy thing. Don't put too much weight on things! You'll only be increasing the weight on yourself.

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My best friend and I cried together when we found out that we both failed our integrals test in calculus with a 54. Now whenever that's brought up we kinda just "yeah bro" and high-five each other.

Do what you enjoy. Those are the things that you’ll thrive at

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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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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

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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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