I have never been a blogger. I love reading them and find myself reading specific blogs in my spare time, but I've never kept one up. It is interesting to me that we love reading about someone else's life-- their stories, their troubles, their celebrations.
This first blog entry isn't really about me. It is about lessons I have learned the last 5 years. I am almost 25. When I was 20, I wish someone would've handed me this list. This list may not mean much, but I hope someone reads it and at least laughs. Some of them are pretty funny! Seriously, though...this stuff is #reallife.
1) Always have an umbrella….in your house, in your car, in your purse, and in your office. Yes- you will need 4 of them. I PROMISE you will be thankful you have them!
2) Learn how to cook…not for anyone else, just for your own benefit. You will feel better, save money, and being domestic really isn’t all that bad.
3) Go out with a guy when he asks you out…all of them. The cowboys, the hippies, the nerds, the know-it-alls, the not so smart ones, the blue collared ones, the white collared ones, the older ones, and the younger ones...it is good experience and surely will help you identify the right one someday!
4) Keep a journal. You will one day want to look back and remember the good times.
5) Don’t take life too serious—it’s short!
6) Learn to laugh at yourself. You will do stupid things from time to time. It is okay- everyone does it!
7) Learn from your mistakes. Yes- you will make the same one twice…but try not to make it a third time.
8) Spend lots and lots of time with your girlfriends. They are your soul sisters for life. Boys will come and go (believe me), but most of those girls are here to stay.
9) Quality of friends is much more important than quantity. If you have 5 girls you can call at any time for anything—you are certainly blessed! I love my fabulous 5!
10) Spend plenty of time with your family. Your mother does know everything…even if you don’t want to believe her. The sooner you start listening to her, the better. I promise.
11) Go out on a Saturday night and paint the town. Those late nights and early mornings are times you will never forget.
12) That being said…go to church on Sundays.
13) Listen to God when He speaks to you….and when He doesn’t. Seek His face in all that you do.
14) Write hand written notes to people. People love to get mail and they will remember when you send them a hand written note.
15) Find someone that you feel can be your mentor. Maybe find two or three of them. Confide in these people about your goals and ambitions and they can help you reach these goals.
16) Be someone else’s mentor. Watching someone else succeed and playing a role in their live is very rewarding.
17) All of your friends might get married (and have a baby or two) before you…that is okay. Our lives all move at various phases and various levels.
18) Take care of yourself—you mind, your spirit, and your body. It is the only YOU you get!
19) Splurge on a manicure and pedicure every now and then. This is the time for you to be selfish.
20) Listen to those around you. Everyone has their own dynamic viewpoint to offer. If you listen, you might learn something.
21) Surround yourself with people (both professionally and personally) who lift you up and believe in your goals. These people will be there to catch you when you fail…and yes, you will fail.
22) Find something to be passionate about. Do that something with all your heart.
23) Get a dog, a cat, a fish, a plant, or something you need to take care of. Knowing something else depends on you can change your life…even if it only depended on you for a short time.
24) Set goals for yourself. Goals that are attainable. Write them down and cross them off your list.
25) Do what makes you happy. In the end, you have to be happy with your life.
Until next time...
JAS
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