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13 Life Lessons Taught By My Younger Best Friend

Who knew that being younger meant being wiser?

Elisa Nuñez-Rodriguez

Apr 29, 2019

Florida State University

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Elisa Nuñez-Rodriguez

Some life lessons are better learned once you've experienced them. Then you need to shamefully be reminded of them for years to come. Luckily for me and anyone who has a best friend, they're the one to constantly remind you of things you should know but don't often follow along.

Having a younger best friend (and yes, I will say she's younger because of the five-month difference) means they watch you make stupid decisions in life, only to be there to say, "here's something you shouldn't do." It's like having a younger sibling but better because your best friend wants to help you grow, not watch you self-destruct while laughing hysterically in the background.

These are 13 life lessons my younger best friend has taught me. Charlotte, hats off to you for the life advice.

1. "Just shut up."

Short. Sweet. To the point. If only I could keep my mouth shut when I drink, or go out, or simply exist, I'd keep myself out of a lot of humiliating situations.

2. "Don't record anything that you wouldn't want your mom to see."

This will forever be the golden rule, and though it should be the number one life lesson, it's second because it's always my second thought after I've opened a can of worms.

3. "You don't need that next drink."

As if I didn't already know this, but sometimes it's nice to hear it coming from someone else. Especially when it's the person trying to get me home in one piece.

4. "Don't text him back."

I need to be reminded to stop giving in so easily and texting back at lightning speed. Got to give these boys something to fight for, or maybe just cry in the corner if they don't text me back.

5. "Read your messages out loud BEFORE you send them."

Sometimes, things sound WAY worse when they're said out loud. I definitely should read all of my texts out loud in different voices so I can hear how terrible they sound before I hit send.

6. "You need to go to class."

If I had a dollar for every time I've gotten a text with those exact words, I'd have enough money to pay someone to go to class for me.

7. "You need to do groceries."

Apparently, you can't live off of Hungry Howie's pizza and Vale for the rest of your college career. I am shocked and upset.

8. "You need a filter."

Not just a filter for my face and photos, but a mouth filter to catch all of the crap that comes out.

9. "You can't cuss in front of someone else's parents."

Some parents are not as cool and open as mine, so when that first "shit" leaves my mouth, I get a glance from my best friend and I realize I've already messed up.

10. "Real friends want to build you up, not bring you down."

I've known this for a while, but hearing my best friend tell me while pointing out crappy things other friends do to each other reminds me that real friends only want the best for you. Cut toxic friends out of your life.

11. "When you're feeling down, you need to get up and do something."

This usually means I'm being dragged out of bed to get food, which I'm never passing up the opportunity to eat and feel better.

12. "You're better than you think you are."

When I look in the mirror and hear those words, I realize that I put myself down way too often and don't give myself enough credit.

13. "You cannot wear heels or open-toed shoes to The Strip."

Where was this advice my freshman year when I need it most? The most crucial life advice ever.

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13 Life Lessons Taught By My Younger Best Friend

Who knew that being younger meant being wiser?

1. "Just shut up."

2. "Don't record anything that you wouldn't want your mom to see."

3. "You don't need that next drink."

4. "Don't text him back."

5. "Read your messages out loud BEFORE you send them."

6. "You need to go to class."

7. "You need to do groceries."

8. "You need a filter."

9. "You can't cuss in front of someone else's parents."

10. "Real friends want to build you up, not bring you down."

11. "When you're feeling down, you need to get up and do something."

12. "You're better than you think you are."

13. "You cannot wear heels or open-toed shoes to The Strip."

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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.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

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Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

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18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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