1. Always have a water bottle in your car
2. Carry an extra lighter (even if you don’t smoke)
3. Get something new where you go to eat often, not just your usual.
4. Make a budget for yourself
5. But don’t forget to give yourself some play money and always round up on how much things cost so you have money left over
6. If you’re texting someone, but nervous to send it, just click the fucking send button. You typed that shit out for a reason.
7. Stay out late, but wake up early. You’ll be glad you had all of your day.
8. If something makes you laugh until your sides hurt, write it down in the notes in your phone, you’ll want to remember that later.
9. When you’re talking to someone, and you suddenly think of something you want to say, put up a finger and wait for them to finish talking. It’ll help you remember what you wanted to say, but you won’t interrupt them.
10. Go to plenty of concerts. Especially outdoor ones. Get drunk with your friends, but not sloppy drunk. Just drunk enough to scream your favorite songs and dance without feeling embarrassed.
12. Always keep a change of clothes in your car. Including a pair of shoes. You never know.
13. Keep at least $20 cash on you at all times. Gas is usually cheaper when you pay with cash, and not everywhere you go to eat splits checks.
14. It’s okay to be sad, but try not to forget about what makes you happy.
15. Coupons are always fantastic.
16. If you think something is cute, fucking wear it. Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks. You’ll look great, I promise.
17. Sex stores are fun, even if you just want a good laugh.
18. Plan out your days off with your friends, that way you aren’t stuck around asking the “I don’t know what do you wanna do”
19. Don’t forget to remind your friends how much they mean to you.
20. If someone gives you a compliment, smile and say thank you. They wouldn’t say it, if they didn’t mean it.
21. Drink plenty of water. Not only does it keep you hydrated, but clears your skin.
22. I know you might want to be tan, but is it really worth being burnt and exposing yourself to all that skin cancer bull shit? No. Use at least SPF 15. It’s not that hard and you’ll still tan. So stop being a brat.
23. You’re allowed to be happy. Don’t ever let anyone tell you otherwise.
24. Aim to be better, not bitter.
25. Some days are better than others.
26. You can never over pack. Pack what you want. You’ll be glad you have options to choose from.
27. Take those extra hours at work. It’ll be worth it when you see your paycheck.
28. Clean your fucking room and make your bed you slob. It’ll look so much nicer and you’ll feel better you did it.
29. If you have to, make the first move. It’s scary, but someone has to do it.
30. Take plenty of pictures. Of the sunset, your food, your friends, your dog, selfies. Everything. That way, later when you scroll through your camera roll, you’ll remember everything about that day, good or bad.
30 things I learned the year I turned twenty. (via stop-staring)
1.Always have a water bottle, a towel, a tool kit, a flashlight, a jack, jumper cables and a can of Fix-a-Flat in your car. And if you live in an area with snow, a bag of cheap cat litter.
2. Carry an extra lighter (even if you don’t smoke). A matchbook in a small plastic baggie is a good idea, too.
3. Cook at home. Eating out adds up.
4. Make a budget for yourself. Cut expenditures where you can, commit to making larger purchases if they’ll save you money down the road.
5. Put your leftover money in a savings account instead of playing. Invest in hobbies that don’t add to your bills more than once.
6. Don’t send every stupid thing you type. Being braver on a screen doesn’t mean you’re smarter on one. If you really mean it, try to call them and say it in person. If you can do it, you’re ready to say it.
7. Making the most of your day starts with getting enough sleep. You’re not getting everything out of your waking hours if you’re dragging ass until noon.
8. Don’t write stuff down when you’re laughing. Any note you make is going to be complete nonsense by the time you’ve forgotten what was so funny. Keep a diary instead.
9. Holding up a finger when someone is talking will interrupt them, and it’s very rude. If it’s a comment, keep it to yourself. If it’s a question, just ask them to clarify immediately, apologize, and let them continue; it will show you’re interested.
10. Don’t get drunk anywhere if you can’t at least sneak in your own alcohol. The fastest way to kill a buzz is to pay eight bucks for beer and God only knows who might put what in it; it’s damn hard to put roofies in a flask.
11. Don’t skip 11. It works hard.
12. Keep a change of clothes, an extra pair of shoes, underwear and socks, and a flattering, comfortable bathing suit in your car. You never know, and if it’s raining, it’s way easier to do minor car repairs if you’re not slopping around in wet clothes. If you live somewhere with cold weather, keep a blanket in there too.
13. Keep at least $20 hidden on your person, and never take it out where people can see you do it. If somebody steals your wallet, you need an emergency stash.
14. Sometimes “happy” is out of reach. When it is, settle for “stable”. It’s much easier to get to happy when you feel safe.
15. Coupons hide. The best ones are for local places, and big online chains. A little digging can score you free pizza sometimes!
16. There will eventually be a point where you stop caring about what other people think of what you’re wearing. Try to reach it before the reason you stop caring is because you’re only ducking into a grocery store for two seconds so who cares if you’re wearing flannel pants.
17. Sex stores get old, and the more often you go there, the more likely you are to learn something you seriously did not want to know about somebody in your life.
18. Enjoy downtime with your friends. Eventually there’ll be a point when you only see them for special occasions. Don’t force it.
19. Show your friends you appreciate them. “I love you” sometimes doesn’t mean as much as “Thank you”.
20. Accept compliments, but learn the difference between a compliment and a manipulation.
21. Stay hydrated. Skip coffee for water once in a while.
22. You are never too old to be a leather couch. The best way to keep your skin young is to stay out of the sun, moisturize, and do facial exercises so your muscles don’t get weak as you age.
23. Don’t be around people who want you to be miserable. They exist, and they’re good at what they do.
24. Bitterness is inevitable, try to adjust it to“salty”. Better isn’t always an option right away.
25. Some days suck so bad, tomorrow can’t help but be better.
26. Pack light. The hardest part of traveling is the travel itself, anything you do to make it easier on yourself is an instant boost to your trip.
27. Pace yourself. There is no retirement for your generation.
28. Skip making your bed. There will be days when you’d rather sleep on the couch than fuck up one more thing.
29. Make the first move. It’s the surest way to know whether you’re wasting your time.
30. Organize your photos by date, give them proper file names, and skip the fucking food pics. By the time you’re ready to actually reminisce about your day to day life, you’re not going to remember why you took a picture of some chicken tenders.
-- 30 things I learned the year I turned 30
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