1. People come and go in your life, even when you least expect it.

I have lost friends, but have also gained friends, thanks to college. Life brings you people in your life for a reason. They could be in your life for a couple of weeks, a couple of years, or even ten years. I have always tried to remember that everyone is/was in my life for a reason.

2. How in love I am with Sephora.

I friggin love makeup. That’s all.

3. I have depended more on coffee more than I ever have in my entire life (especially since college.)

I love my morning coffee, but in college, I have my morning, mid morning, afternoon, and late afternoon cup of coffee (okay maybe not that excessive but you get the point.)

4. Beyoncé is truly Queen B.

When I am jamming by myself to “Sorry” (the ultimate, best breakup song) in the car or when I am studying or having a concert in the shower, Beyoncé is always there to make me feel more confident and sure of myself.

5. Family is always there.

I was very sick near the end of the semester, and my mom was always there to come pick me up from school. She always has put me first, and I never realized that until college. Love you mom.

6. Tests aren’t everything.

Yea, I definitely failed a few tests in my senior year of HS, but they didn’t prevent me from getting into a great college! So basically, it’s okay that you fail a few things. It happens. ( Just don’t fail too many quizzes/tests because your GPA is pretty freaking important.)

7. Don’t drink water/ foods off the side of roads in third world countries.

I went to Costa Rica this past April, and I got extremely sick near the end of the trip. I ate a passionfruit that was from a local fruit stand on the side of the road. Note: you shouldn’t eat fruit that isn’t washed, especially if it is in a foreign country. After getting an infection in my stomach, I have now learned and remembered that whenever I travel abroad, don’t eat strange fruit that hasn’t been cleaned!

8. Having acrylics can change your mindset.

I have always been a lover of acrylic nails, but this year has proven to me that the longer my nails are, the more badass I feel.

9. Did I already mention Beyonce?