With my twenty-second birthday being today I wanted to make a little list to share with you guys the lessons I’ve learned over the years. Not everything was sunshine and rainbows, but here I am and that’s all that matters.
Twenty Two Things I’ve Learned…
1.) Everything single thing that happens in life happens for a reason.
2.) It’s okay to not be okay.
3.) Seeking help and support is the best thing you can do for yourself when you need it.
4.) Having a smaller circle of friends is better than having people.
5.) Following your dreams is the most important thing you can do.
6.) Not everyone is going to like you. Those people don’t matter, at all.
7.) One sided relationships can ruin you; don’t allow them to form or stay stuck in them.
8.) Music is one of the most powerful things that exists in life.
9.) Appreciate your parents. Remember what they’ve sacrificed in their lives for you!
10.) If you can’t love yourself, you are not ready for a relationship.
11.) Alone time is healthy, don’t isolate though. Be comfortable with yourself!
12.) Vests are NOT the perfect accessory to outfits.
13.) Picking up new hobbies, like cooking, are incredibly fun.
14.) You aren’t defined by the amount of likes/followers you have on social media.
15.) Taking a break from social media is important.
16.) Don’t spend money you don’t have!!
17.) Giving back can be the most rewarding thing in your entire life.
18.) Going out to dinner alone, or just to a movie, gets you out of your comfort zone.
19.) Take pictures of everything.
20.) People you haven’t known the longest can have the biggest impact on you.
21.) Don’t waste your time on people who don’t appreciate you.
22.) Enjoy every single moment in life, we never know when our time is up.
XO DIVA D 