What I've Learned in My 25 Years of Life

Being that I've finished my 25th year of life, I thought perhaps I would get all philosophical, mushy, or just plain blabbery (I know, not a word, but I've learned [in my 25 years of life] you can make up words!) about what I have learned about *LIFE*. And wouldn't you know it, there's 25 of them:) Now then....

I've learned...

1) to always say "I love you" to those you love before you hang up the phone or say good-bye

2) to always wash your hands when you go to the bathroom...or after some germ-raising activity

3) that you never really learn to appreciate your parents and all they've done for you till after you've moved away

4) that “Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.”

5) that the minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for.

6) some of the best things in life are worth waiting for, and others you should go for right then and there

7) failure is a second chance to do something better

8) your imagination is one of the most powerful things you can possess (hence why I am still afraid of the dark!)

9) adopting a pet and loving them gives you the warmest, fuzziest feeling in your heart

10) teachers are sometimes the only stable adult in a child's life

11) if you want that piece of cake or candy, go for it!

12) that you should also counter that (see #11) with regular exercise, so that #11 is okay :)

13) listening is one of the best things you can do for someone

14) sometimes the worst things happen for the best reasons (this was from Fran!)

16) that my favorite people to be around are children and the elderly

17) water is probably the best thing for you, so bump out the sodas, teas, and sugared juices once in a while

18) carbohydrates and salt are my weakness, and so far they are winning the battle

19) it's amazing to know that I will see my loved ones who've passed on in Heaven because it's Jesus's gift to us. And such a comfort that is!

20) buying things on sale, and even better, clearance, is awesome!

21) to never be the smartest person in the room

22) manners, like saying "Please, thank-you, your welcome, and excuse me (please)" go a long way

23) finding the perfect pair of jeans can make you feel like you've got the sexiest butt in the room

24) being girly is totally okay, so bring on the flowers, ribbons, and bows

25) "Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves." 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7


***25) the best is yet to come.


*** I had to add, so think of it as 25b