29 Things I’ve Learned In My 29 Years of Life
1. Surround yourself w/ peeps that make you feel happy/loved/spirited/excited and that love you EXACTLY how you already are.
2. Don’t judge. You never know where somebody else is coming from. Often you’re surprised to find the people you may dislike the most are an awful lot like you.
3. Always carry-on… as much as possible anyway. Checked bags get lost. A lot.
4. Always pack a bathing suit and extra underwear. I mean… why not? It’s not like it takes up that much space. You never know when you’ll be delayed/cancelled/wind up in another country…
5. Share what you have with others… even if all you have is a good attitude.
6. Be where the opportunities are. Be proactive! That ish doesn’t just find you (not always).
7. Boys DON’T ignore you when they like you. I’m glad I had an older brother to tell me these things. There was still heartache, but less confusion about boys’ antics growing up.
8. Just because he likes you doesn’t mean you HAVE to like him. It has to be mutual if it’s going to go anywhere.
9. When there’s money to be made, make it. Especially in the independent contractor world; being self-employed is awesome, but not as predictable/stable.
10. Travel as much as possible. It’s a big-ass world out there.
11. Keep #10 in check… being broke/ in debt isn’t much fun.
12. Don’t make excuses. Nobody wants to hear them and you’re only shifting blame from yourself to feel better.
13. When you’re a kid and you don’t brush your teeth in order to “stick it to the Man”, you’re only hurting yourself. #wishminewerewhite
14. Never leave a job until you have another one lined up. This helps motivate you to find one faster and keeps you from freaking out financially. It’s always worked for me.
15. Be patient. This always has been, and always will be, the hardest thing for me.
16. Go barefoot. Feel the ground.
16b. Watch where you step. Don’t step in dog ish.
17. Get to know the city you live in, even if you don’t want to be there. It helps…
18. Make new friends… even if you don’t need more. You can never have too many girlfriends.
19. Cheaper airfare is available during the middle of the week.
20. Never lose your inner child; dance as much as possible.
22. Sugar is yummy. But after age 25, it hides your abs and holds them hostage for a loooong time.
23. You can do a little of everything! Just not all at the same time…
24. When you follow your gut, you wind up exactly where you need to be.
25. Accountants and Financial Planners are the bomb. Make friends with some.
26. Spend more time happy than sad.
27. Being scared is ok. It gives you the chance to be brave, which gives you more strength later.
28. It’s nobody else’s responsibility to make you happy. The only person that can do that is you. If something’s not working, change it yourself.
29. Don’t settle. Ever. Bitches.
It’s a good thing I’m so wise now… ; )
What things have you learned, other 29/30 year olds?