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19 Things My Parents Taught Me In My 19 years

My parents made me the person I am.

Tori Hoff

Nov 15, 2017

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19 Things My Parents Taught Me In My 19 years

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I am thankful to say that I have the world’s greatest parents. Not only do they support me in all of my crazy endeavors, but they were the absolute best role models I could have ever asked for. I do not know how I can ever thank them for all that they have given to me, but I will spend my entire life trying. So to the most amazing, inspiring, beautiful people in the entire world, without you, I would be nothing.

1. Be confident

You are awesome, you're doing great, be proud of that.

2. Don't take no for an answer

When it seems like the world is all telling you no, stand up and scream "Yes" into their faces.

3. Smile

Everyone is so much more approachable with a smile. The world is an amazing place, smile about it.

4. Be silly

You need to live life to the fullest and sometimes that means getting silly.

5. Believe in your self

You are literally doing so amazing, believe and understand that you killing it.

6. You are enough

Even when the world keeps telling me that you need to do more, you don't, work as hard as you can and it's enough.

7. You are worth fighting for

In those moments when it seems like everything you do is wrong and the world is crashing down, I look to my parents and they let me know "You are worth fighting for"

8. Don’t let anyone bring you down

Haters gonna hate.

9. Be the change you want to see

The world will not change unless you make a change.

10. Work hard

The only thing holding you back from your dreams is how hard you are willing to work for it.

11. Dream big

Shatter the ceilings that contain you.

12. Be positive

Dad, you are the most positive person I have ever met and I strive to be like you every single day.

13. Don’t let toxic people into your life

Toxic people bring nothing into your life so there is no reason to keep them in it.

14. Let your freak flag fly

Be yourself and be weird. It's okay.

15. You are wanted

When it seems like everyone is against me, I can always turn to my parents. I am wanted.

16. You are special

In a world where everyone is special, you are the most special.

17. Only you can be you

Do not try to be anyone besides yourself.

18. Love with all your heart

Don't be afraid to give love to the things you love most in this world

19. Somebody loves you

It's these people!!

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19 Things My Parents Taught Me In My 19 years

My parents made me the person I am.

1. Be confident

2. Don't take no for an answer

3. Smile

4. Be silly

5. Believe in your self

6. You are enough

7. You are worth fighting for

8. Don’t let anyone bring you down

9. Be the change you want to see

10. Work hard

11. Dream big

12. Be positive

13. Don’t let toxic people into your life

14. Let your freak flag fly

15. You are wanted

16. You are special

17. Only you can be you

18. Love with all your heart

19. Somebody loves you

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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

Obviously the best superpower.

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

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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