20 Things I’ve Learned Before Turning 20.
So today I'm turning 20. Some people said that in 20's you will become a whole different person, you will face different situations. You will get more responsibility than on your teenage life. Every decision you made in 20's will be permanent. Like Mas Gun said, in this age, you will be on Quarter Life Crisis. And i do understand that it will be the beginning of my adulthood.
So here's, 20 things i've learned before turning 20:
1. No matter how much you’re argue with your mom, she’s the only one who will be there for you even on your lowest’ darkest side.
2. It’s okay to make your own life decisions even that’s not make everyone happy.
3. Do not fear to take a chance. Maybe you would be disappointed for the result, but you wouldn’t regret it.
4. Fangirling is bad for your wallet’s healthy.
5. No matter how good you treat people there will always be people that are blind, take advantage of it, and regret it when it’s gone.
6. Always carry coins and IDR.5k on your pocket pants, especially if you like changing bags (have a high risk not bring your wallet) and if you like going by public transportation.
7. Never take action when you're angry. Give a little pause, let the mind becomes clearer.
8. First impressions are important, but they can always be fixed.
9. Do not too cocky to ignore your feelings, your ideas, your memories, your statement, anything that popped up on your mind, WRITE IT DOWN. Everywhere.
10. The best thing you can do for people when they’re hurt is to be there. Even you have nothing to offer but your presence.
11. The biggest communication problem is we do not listen to understand. We listen to reply. Learn to listen correctly. Sometimes the best ideas will come from the most unlikely person, so keep your ears open and let them share.
12. You don’t need a certain number of friends, just a number of friends you can be certain of.
13. The best accessory everyone can wear is confidence.
14. Some people just don’t understand how much words can hurt.
15. Cry if you need to. It’s good to cry out all your tears because only then you will be able to smile again.
16. Your role model who used to be a sweet-nice-polite-angel can turned into a bad person.
17. You’re gonna talked about, left out, used, and even lied to but you have to decide who’s worth the pain and who isn’t.
18. Always look at the positive side of life and never compare yourself to others.
19. Know that after all, life is simple. Do not complicate it.
20. You will quickly learn that birthdays are just another day. Do not give it so much emphasis.
— Bandung, 30 Januari 2016
Syifa Wulandari, on her 20th birthday.