27 Lessons

Welcome (back) to my blog dear reader! I hope you enjoy your stay! 😄

This past Tuesday was my 27th birthday!!! Aaahh! (Time to update the About Me tab) So, I decided to do a bit of a fun post and share some of the lessons I have learned over the course of my life.

27 Things I Learned in 27 Years

1. The people who matter will be there for you no matter how many days, weeks, months, years it's been since you've talked.

2. Going to a community college is nothing to be ashamed of; take as many classes as you can.

3. Have specific playlists of music for when you need to cry alone or need to have a dance party while singing into your hairbrush.

4. Explore a variety of healthy food choices. Your favorite fruit or veggie may surprise you. (Carrots and peanut butter. Seriously. Try it. 😋)

5. Even if you don't journal every day, take the time to regularly write down your thoughts so you can process them.

6. Learn to relax and find your relaxation space/activity.

7. Make sure you know your way around your favorite grocery store. It makes trips a lot less stressful.

8. Get a checkbook! With checks! There are themes for every person. Mine are Disney characters. 😄

9. There will be tough seasons in life where you'll be tempted to be selfish. Instead, ask God what lesson He wants you to learn in that season.

10. Find a way to cool your anger. Situations are resolved much faster with a level and calm mind.

11. Remember to smile often and especially when you don't feel like it. Instant mood changer.

12. Talk to your parents. Like, really talk to them, about big things, little things you find important. And ask them what they find important.

13. Temperance is a virtue with a myriad of applications. T.V., alcohol, time on your phone, and even time with friends, all should have limits.

14. Make your bed every morning. I don't know why, but it makes a difference.

15. If someone crosses your mind and you have their number, call them.

16. Take naps. On the couch, in the grass under the sunshine, in your bed.

17. Make a budget and stick to it. Categories for spending make it so much easier to keep track.

18. God is the Lord of Time. Give Him your time first thing in the morning and the rest of the day goes way smoother.

19. Changing who you are in order to get people to like you only compounds the heartbreak you'll experience.

20. Your siblings will become your best friends.

21. Have go-to meals that you can always make if inspiration for breakfast, lunch, or dinner isn't coming easily.

22. Take a deep breath. And another and another. You'll feel better every time.

23. Taking personal days from work is not something to be guilty about.

24. Own up to your mistakes and apologize as soon as possible.

25. Yes, it's been years since you kicked a soccer ball around or swam a 100 meter freestyle but it's something that makes you happy. So when you have the chance to do it, take it.

26. Internet friends are just as special as irl friends.

27. God's not done with you yet. Keep moving forward and looking for the beauty in the crazy.

☀️💙