School teaches you some really important things that make you grow intellectually: English, History, Science, Math, etc and the importance of physical education, as well as the basics of health issues. But one thing that school doesn't really teach us, is how to do some basic everyday life skills.

We parade through our teenage years with absolutely no idea what we're doing. Fake it till you make it. Even when we turn eighteen, as legal adults, we can still kind of get away with going through life without much regard for ourselves or our surroundings.

So, in honor of me turning twenty this year, a list of some basic things every young woman should know how to do by her twentieth birthday.

1. Make at least one item/meal that your super good at

Any meal, eggs and bacon, mac & cheese (or another simple pasta dish), just something that you can do for yourself instead of relying on takeout or microwave meals all the time.

3. Basic first aid

Everyone should know basic first aid, because it's so, so important. Sometimes help doesn't arrive in time. You don't need to be at the same level as a doctor, but you should know how to take care of yourself or a friend.

4. Setting a budget 

And sticking to/keeping it.

7. Be able to admit when you've made a mistake

Because nothing is more important that admitting when you're wrong.

9. How to walk away from toxicity 

Relationships, friendships, anything. And how to do so gracefully.

11. Basic sewing skills

Even if it's not perfect stitch and a little messy.

15. How to find items in a grocery store

This includes buying the right ingredients for dinner and also buying the things you actually need whilst also keeping your shopping list in your head and knowing exactly what you need to refill or replace.

16. Walking in heels

Not knowing how was only cute at high school dances.

19.  Tell someone how you really feel

Like in a straight up, no BS kind of way. We're not in high school anymore.

Try to make the most out of your final months as a teenager.