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18 Things I Wish I Could Tell 18-Year-Old Me

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Ashley Denton

Sep 26, 2018

Albany, NY

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18 Things I Wish I Could Tell 18-Year-Old Me

Ashley Denton

Looking back on when I was 18 I realized that I was so naive, things went right over my head.. lately i've been thinking if only i knew then what i know now. if I could go back and help guide 18 year old me, this is what i would tell her...

1. Community College Is JUST As Good As A Private School College

If I could go back and tell high school senior me about what i have accomplished in a Community College I would be utterly shocked and i would not believe myself... there are so many opportunity I have had open for me due to the fact that I go to a small community college.

2. The Boy Is Not Worth The Tears

You think you love him and that hes the one but trust me honey, he will eventually break your heart and trust me he is not worth the tears, you are young and beautiful and have so much to live for! you will find someone who is going to love you forever

3. Take Time To Spend With Your Little Brother And Sister

Just like you they will grow-up so fast, and soon you're going to miss them coming in and out of your bedroom...

4. Friends Will Come And Go

People are so temporary.

5. Your True Friends Will Stay, And You Will Quickly Learn Who They Are

They are the ones who may not have been there the longest but they are the ones you've never had to question their loyalty, you will find them. When you do, hold on to them and don't let them go... They are rare...

6. Call Grandma

Trust me she will appreciate it

7. Mom Is Just Trying To Protect You

I know, I know. Mom is super over protective and it seems like shes keeping you sheltered but trust me its only because she loves you soo much and she hates to see you hurt... I know it gets old real quick but trust me her intentions are in the right place.

8. The People You Thought Were "Popular" In High School Are Not Anything Special

As you get older you're going to see that "popularity" doesn't mean a thing after high school, and the girls you thought were "the most popular in class" are LITERALLY the same as you!

9. Don't Be Afraid To Let Loose

call off (occasionally ), go to the party and have the drink! You only live once so make the most of it!

10. Hard Work Will Get You Far

Trust me people will take notice...

11. You're Going To Change Your Major... Trust Me, It Will Happen.

Its inevitable...

12. Play And Love Your Pups Everyday!

Just like people pups grow up.. they may only be a part of your life but trust me you are their whole life.. You will miss them terribly when they are gone.

13. Buy The Shoes and Buy The Dress!

You'll get paid again...

14. You're Going To Fall On Your Face But Thats The Way You Learn.

You're going to fall and make mistakes, nobody is perfect at everything and thats ok. Just make sure to learn from your mistakes.

15. You Are Beautiful Just The Way You Are!

you may think that everyone is prettier than you but trust me hunny you are absolutely beautiful and you will break some hearts.

16. DON'T TAKE CRAP FROM ANYONE!!!

people will belittle you and they will think that they have control over you weather it be because of age or social status but they are not better than you, and you don't need to take any crap from anyone!

17. Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

You're going to feel invincible like nothing can stop you, but once you stretch yourself so thin you will drive yourself insane! You will stress yourself out, and you will make yourself sick. Its not worth it. You are so young and have all the time in the world, so take your time and know your limits.

18. Everything Happens For A Reason

No matter what it may be, Everything happens for a reason. Gods got a plan that we don't know about.

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18 Things I Wish I Could Tell 18-Year-Old Me

Tell the jerk off! You'll feel so much better.

1. Community College Is JUST As Good As A Private School College

2. The Boy Is Not Worth The Tears

3. Take Time To Spend With Your Little Brother And Sister

4. Friends Will Come And Go

5. Your True Friends Will Stay, And You Will Quickly Learn Who They Are

6. Call Grandma

7. Mom Is Just Trying To Protect You

8. The People You Thought Were "Popular" In High School Are Not Anything Special

9. Don't Be Afraid To Let Loose

10. Hard Work Will Get You Far

11. You're Going To Change Your Major... Trust Me, It Will Happen.

12. Play And Love Your Pups Everyday!

13. Buy The Shoes and Buy The Dress!

14. You're Going To Fall On Your Face But Thats The Way You Learn.

15. You Are Beautiful Just The Way You Are!

16. DON'T TAKE CRAP FROM ANYONE!!!

17. Don't Bite Off More Than You Can Chew

18. Everything Happens For A Reason

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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

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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.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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