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Saturday, November 23, 2013

20 Things I've Managed to Learn Before Turning 20


1. Never do things halfway. Whether it's a night out with friends or writing a term paper, give all of yourself.

2. People don't have much tolerance for this, but it really is okay to not know. 

3. Never tell a person they look tired.

4. You have every right to cut off a toxic relationship. Friends don't tear down, they build up.

5. Just like paint will always chip and rain will always fall, loss will always be a part of life.

6. If you offer to help someone, follow through.

7. Be kind to people who work in retail and food service.

8. Stop saying "But what if I am not able to?" and give yourself a chance.

9. Don't fall into that idea that your first love has to be your best. You could fall in love three times and still not find the right one, but none of it is going to make "the one" matter less.

10. Let someone know you're not interested, both in relationships and to the telemarketer.

11. Firsts are going to be messy. First dates, first kiss, first failed test, first time you drive a car - first times were made to be imperfect.

12. Actually "hang out sometime."

13. Be a little more honest.

14. Get another scoop of ice cream.

15. Let yourself be alone, for just an hour or a couple years.

16. Don't get hung up over insensitive comments made by people who don't even know you.

17. Send more letters (not emails) and gifts.

18. Give more genuine complements.

19. Have more patience while waiting at stop lights.

20. Life is too short to not be alive, to not be passionate, and overflowing.

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