22 Things I Learnt This Past Year
1) "In EVERYTHING [not some things or the good things or the things you asked for] give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" 1 Thessalonians 5:18
2) You don't have to apologize for your personality or try to be something you're not for another person's amusement.
3) Silence doesn't have to be awkward.
4) There's a fine line between optimism and being realistic, however this "realism" should NEVER turn into blunt pessimism. Ever.
5) Despite the fact that the way you look (especially your hair) has absolutely no effect on other people's lives, some will find a way to give their input as if their opinion is the gospel. Just leave them be and hope they one day realize the error of their ways
6) Things aren't going to be sunshine and roses all the time and that's ok.
7)Never try to plan your life 5 years at a time. God's going to have a hearty chuckle at these plans of yours then ask you to have a seat.
8) Your sister really is your best friend. Yes, Some friends are like sisters but it's not exactly the same.
9) "Not everything that comes to your mind has to come out of your mouth."-Granny C.
10) Grandmothers, especially praying Grandmothers are the best people. You only call them once a week but they're praying for you every day.
11) You can't do anything to earn God's grace.
12) No one HAS to like you.
13) You don't HAVE to like anyone.
14) People say respect is earned. I don't believe that. Treat everyone with respect from the jump. If necessary this respect may be revoked.
15) A proper sleep cycle is important.
16) Proving that you were right and getting the last word in is not worth it. Often times the person on the other side of the debate is not worth a rebuttal.
17) Never forget the valuable life lessons that can be learned from Disney movies.
18) LET IT GOOOOO LET IT GOOOOOO!
19) Diet and exercise actually works best when you stick to it long term! SHOCKER! Starting and stopping after losing a couple lbs is not the way.
20)You're a lot stronger than you give yourself credit for.
21)"Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride in that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place" - Kurt Vonnegut
22) "Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it. Except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain" - Psalm 127:1
Can't wait for the 23+ things i'm going to learn this year!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MEEEEEE :D