I turned twenty on April 3rd, and it really hasn't hit me. Two decades of my life have flown by. One day I was in preschool learning the alphabet, and the next I'm in my sophomore year of college in classes five-year-old me would never imagine taking. I've reflected on the things I've learned and observed the last twenty years, and although it was hard, everything here was essential in the creation of who I am today.
Cheers to 20 years!
1. 20 is monumental yet not monumental all at the same time
2. When given cake you better eat it and eat the whole thing
3. Don't stress over someone toxic, just drop them and don't look back
4. Self-care is important and should always come first
5. That being said, seriously, take time to do things you love, or you'll lose yourself
7. Don't go looking for mister right, let him come to you unexpectedly
8. Large girl squads are overrated, it's much better having a few close friends you can rely on for anything
9. Be addicted to social media, not drugs
10. Don't ditch friends for a guy, it's really disrespectful and gets very old
11. It's OK to not know what you're doing, but it's time to start taking the steps to figure it out
12. Family is there through thick and thin no matter what, never forget that
13. Kindness goes a long way, but don't let people step all over you because of it
14. Pick out and perfect that special outfit for going out that makes you feel and look amazing
15. If it's meant to be it will be, if not, take it as a lesson and grow from it
16. Your parents are always right and it's only taken me 20 years to finally get it
17. Breakups suck, so take time to heal, you were fine before you met him and you'll be fine without him
18. If it won't matter in ten years, don't let it affect you now
19. There is only one you, embrace that and use it to your advantage
20. Time flies by, take pictures, take risks and have fun
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