19 things I have learned in my 19 years of Life.

Inspired by Jody Allared’s post on Ravishly. And that can be found here:

http://www.ravishly.com/2015/07/08/37-things-ive-learned-my-37-years

I turned 19 a little over a month ago, but I was inspired to make a list of things I know and have learned since being here on this planet. 19, still a teenager, but not for long. Seen as a child and yet treated as an adult. What a confusing life. But I have learned a few things.  

1. Just because someone is an adult doesn’t mean they are right. Just because they are older doesn’t mean the way they think is correct. They aren’t always right and it’s good to question them.
2. Friends are important. But school and work need to be a priority as well.
3. Just because they got into college doesn’t mean they are smart. Learned that from a kid in my biology class that asked if I thought this class was relevant to his major. He was going into Genetics.
4. You don’t owe any boy a date. Just because he is nice to you and called to ask you out literally means nothing. If you don’t want to go out with a boy, you don’t have to regardless of how nice he was to you.
5. Just because you are nice to a boy doesn’t mean he is going to ask you out. Even if he did use almost all your Nyquil when you let him borrow it. That street goes both ways.
6. If your religion doesn’t influence every aspect of your life, what is the point?
7. Listen to whatever music you want. And don’t worry what people think. It only matters if you like it.
8. It’s okay to wear your hair the same two days in a row. It is also okay to wear the same outfit next week. No one really cares.
9. Buying a nice bra isn’t splurging, it’s investing.
10. Not everything in your life needs to be matchy-matchy and cute. If you do that you are going to be broke.
11. Asking for help isn’t being a burden. Everyone has to eventually.
12. Forming an opinion is just that. Don’t be ignorant. Learn about the subject and talk to others and then decide what you think. And remember opinions are just that.
13. A fire alarm going off at 4 in the morning the week of finals isn’t ideal. But you might as well laugh. Because if you think about it, it is actually hilarious.
14. Sing in the shower. As loud as you can. It’ll make you feel better.
15. Crap happens. It doesn’t mean you need to sit in it. MOVE ON.
16. Grades are important. But so is a good resume. Balance is key.
17. Hug your mom while you can.
18. Looks will literally get you nowhere. Maybe some Instagram followers and a stalker or too. But that is it so stop focusing on it. Unless you are going into modeling...
19. Time flies.

Here you go. I think I’ve learned a thing or two.