28 Lessons over 28 Years: Things I've learnt along the way!

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On Tuesday, I will reach the ripe old age of 28. Yes, I am aware it's not old, but I feel as though I have now crossed over into the realms of "proper adulthood". 

In aide of my 28th year of life I decided to compile a list of 28 lesson I have learnt so far. 

1. You will definitely not have your life together at 25. And that's totally fine!
2. John Lennon was right, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans".
3. My Dad was also right, "Make hay while the sun shines".
4. ALWAYS remove all your makeup before you sleep.
5. Don't always do things for the sake of making others proud. Do them for yourself!
6. Don't worry about what other people are thinking about you, chances are they are thinking about themselves. 
7. If it feels wrong, it probably is. 
8. "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do" - Mark Twain is my new mantra!
9. When people hurt you or bring you down, this is not a reflection on you, its actually a reflection of them. 
10. They may play it cool, but boys are actually more complicate than girls in my opinion. 
11. You should never have to feel inferior. PERIOD!
12. Speaking of periods, you cycle changes length over time. Who knew!
13. It's okay to not do things just because everyone else is, just as it's okay not to like something that everyone else likes. 
14. Find what sets your soul on fire and do it! And do it! And do it!
15. It's okay to change your mind, you're only human. 
16. Never feel like you can't walk away from a person or a situation if it's bringing you harm. 
17. My Dad was right again, "You only have some much energy to give, don't waste it on being angry". 
18. Don't judge what you don't understand. Choose to enlighten yourself instead. Ask questions. 
19. As my high school math teacher would always say, "Never assume". I still quote him regularly.
20. Being an adult is actually just about making decisions for yourself, constantly!
21. Opening up to my parents when I'm struggling has lead to some of the best advice. After all they went through it too.
22. Its okay to not agree with everything your parents say or think. It's kind of the first sign of your own maturity.
23. You don't have to be 100% happy all the time. You can take a breather. Sometimes I have what I call "low days" when I feel a bit lost. I know they will pass, and they help me appreciate the happy days. It's a kind of balance.
24. Listen to your body. Its probably important.
25. If it makes you feel like a queen, wear it!
26. You will look back on your teen years and think, "What did I do that for?", but it's okay. It made me who I am.
27. Don't just wish for time to pass. Spend it trying everything at least once! (No, I'm not talking about illicit substances) 
28. You will probably feel like an imposer at 28 because won't feel "grown up". I still feel like I'm 16. And that's fine by me!

I always liked the sound of 28, so I think I may just stay here for a while.

All my love, S