20 Random Life Lessons

So yes this is one of those life-lesson type things in the spirit of turning 20. I like reading them so- I thought I’d take a stab at a slightly introspective and slightly general things you should learn about yourself, life, the universe and the great in-between. Also I like numbered lists…

1) The IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) is a very, very, very smart and useful thing to do. (Yes, I am nerdy) I’d recommend it to anyone willing to relinquish life for 2 years in return for a whole educational experience. It prepares you for almost everything.

2) They don’t lie when they say school is the best time you’ll have in your life. So far it’s true.

3) First impressions matter because people are always judging you.

3) Friends are some of the most important people in keeping you sane. For all of those people who say life is a rat race and is not about making friends- you’re missing out on a lot. What’s the point of the success of getting to the top if you have no one to share it with?

4) Everyone should make an attempt to write something- even if it’s a journal entry. It will surprise you how much you leave unsaid.

5) You have the right to be angry (and I mean stark raving unadulterated rage), but not to be cruel.

6) Don’t hold it against people when they aren’t sympathetic enough. It doesn’t come naturally to some of us.

7) Art makes a difference in the world but that doesn’t mean it should offend.

Coffee is the only thing that will help when working towards a tight deadline.

9) Forgive and forget is overrated and outdated. You will but they always wont so it’s always better to watch your back.

10) Trust is the foundation of everything. But trust yourself before and more than you trust anyone else.

11) You don’t have to believe in God or a higher power to accept and embrace the positive things that religion teaches.

12) There’s nothing wrong with being the black sheep if it means you’re not blindly following the rest of the flock.

13) Politics is not about making a difference for anyone but yourself.

14) It’s always good to have a life plan and a life list. A goal means you have something to work towards.

15) Compete only against yourself- envy is an awful way to waste your life.

16) Don’t waste time thinking about what other people may or may not be thinking about you.

17) You will spend a fair amount of time regretting all the things you didn’t do or say. Best move past it now.

18) Don’t get stuck doing a subject you hate doing just because it’s the practical thing to do. You never know what amazing opportunities will come of an unconventional path.

19) Music influences your mood. In other words don’t listen to Evanescence and expect to be all cheery.

20) Cooking is not something you can be bad at. Even if you know nothing, you can make something wonderful if you can follow a recipe without being stubborn.

Yeah so that’s my two cents for today… I’ll add more to this if I can think of any more seeing as this is not the best thought out post I’ve done.

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