23 Things I've Learned in 23 Years

23 Things I've Learned in My 23 Years 

I'm almost a quarter of a century old and I realized that I really appreciate life! I wanted to take a quick blog intermission and remind everyone to just stop and smell the roses and share some of the *wise words* that I have learned in life.

1. Coffee is life and it will make you a morning person. (I was already one)

2. Learn new things-teach yourself something completely new

3. Life and time continues on no matter what, even if you're having a bad day or feeling a little sick

4. Go on movie dates often! Whether it be solo, or with a significant other.

5. Love what you do and let it show in everything that you do

6. Take plenty of good pictures, and make lasting memories

7. Remember that you're just a small portion of this incredible world. Don't be so selfish. Reach out to others. Put your own being into perspective when you're forgetting that the rest of the world exists around you. 

8. Don't worry about others. PERIOD. 

9. Celebrate every event and achievement that is important to you. (Champange, anyone?-speaking of champagne, don't drink too much in life. It's ok to just sip one and be done)

10. On low days, treat others highly. Don't take your day out on others

11. #TreatYoSelf from time to time. That's a major life key.

12. As much as possible, fall asleep cuddled up under your significant other. It'll fix whatever went on in your own life that day. 

13. When you're sad or stressed, put it into perspective! Ask yourself will this issue matter tomorrow? Next week? Next year? In five years? No? Move on. 

14. It is OK to have low moments. Just don't let those moments control you and last forever. 

15. It's even OK to cry. Heck, it's OK to ugly cry, loudly. 

16. Your happiness should come before everything. Everything else will fall into place when you're genuinely happy

17. It's ok if not every single person in life likes you, and it's OK if you don't like every single person. All that matters is being the best, most organic and true version of yourself that you can be. 

18. Travel more. Take plenty of road trips with close friends. Take plenty of flights with loved ones.

19. Don't go to bed angry. With anyone. 

20. Live wherever makes you happy. Take a chance and move across the country if you have to.

21. Success is literally a combination of consistency, preparation, and opportunity. Utilize all of it. 

22. Remember your friends' birthdays!! (mine is July 4)

23. Be a good and timely texter (communicator in general)

---okay, so I wanted to add an extra one; Kind of like the "one to grow on".. so, here's an extra, 24th tip. Maybe it'll bring me great luck for my next year! 

24. Be with someone who makes and inspires you to be the best, most organic, most loving version of yourself. And be that person right back to them. Tell that person everyday how much you love them-even if it's 3,000 miles away on FaceTime.