25 things I learned before age 25

I recently turned 25 and I thought it would be fun to make a list of 25 things (life lessons) I’ve learned until now.

1. Do not stick your hand in the VCR it always ends badly.
2. Don’t be lazy-do the job right the first time. You just end up doing double the work in the long run.
3. It’s really nice to have a clean apartment.
4. Life isn’t always easy sometimes it’s hard, really hard.
5. Best hangover cure: don’t get drunk.
6. If you eat crappy food you’ll feel like crap.
7. Don’t take things or people for granted.
8. Always trust your instincts.
9. Dance whenever you hear a good beat.
10. Don’t worry what others think. They’re too busy worrying about what you think to notice.
11. It’s okay to cry.
12. Your parents don’t always know everything.
13. Walking for hours can be therapeutic.
14. I cannot be perfect so I cannot be mad at myself for every little mistake.
    
15. I will always love the smell of new books.
16. You are not invincible. You will not always be healthy so take care of your body.
17. What you learn in school is only the beginning. There are lessons that you can only learn through living.
18. What kind of person you are is more important than the amount of money you make.
19. You might think you’re doing the right thing but someone else might disagree.
20. Wear sunscreen because being cooked like a lobster is NOT fun.
21. Everyone has good qualities and bad qualities. Do their good qualities out weigh their bad?
22. Stretch.
23. Don’t be afraid to try new things.
24. Most people want to initiate a conversation but don’t know how. Say “Hi” and start the conversation yourself.
25. Invest in a good mattress and good bedding. There is nothing like a good night’s sleep.

I’d like to thank all my family and friends who gave me a wonderful birthday.