33 LESSONS LIFE TAUGHT ME AT 33

I turned 33 last week and this entry should have been posted last Monday but work got in the way and I just finished it today.

Here is my list of 33 lessons life taught me at 33 :)

1.       I’m worth a lot more than I think.

2.       You can get away with so many things just by smiling.

3.       So take good care of your teeth.

4.       It’s fun to talk to strangers.

5.       READ. It’s the best and cheapest way to escape from reality.

6.      While getting an education is important, it will not make you set for life. A good attitude will.

7.       There’s a huge difference between being happy and successful. Aim to be both but if not, choose to be happy.

8.       Don’t let the day go by without giving someone a compliment.

9.       Learn something new everyday.

10.   Unless you know exactly what a person is going through, don’t judge.

11.   If the relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.

12.   Normal is boring.

13.   Some of the most important calls you’ll take in your lifetime are the ones that are made in the most ungodly hours of the night.

14.   Alone is so not lonely.

15.   Don’t take your parents for granted. You have no idea how much you’ll miss them when they’re gone.

16.   It’s okay to make mistakes. If you don’t succeed, at least you’ll learn something.

17.   At least once a year, go to a place you’ve never been before.

18.   Nothing beats falling in love with your bestfriend.

19.   Always give second chances.  Then, stop.

20.   Kids will always have an inexplicable way of lifting your spirits J

21.   Take tons of photos! Moments can never be recreated.

22.   Choose your battles. There’s no need to make mountains out of molehills.

23.   Surround yourself with positive people. Life is too short to be spent with people who suck the happiness out of you.

24.   Eat to your heart’s content.

25.   The three sentences you should use most in life are “I love you”, “I’m sorry” and “Thank you”.

26.   You really don’t have to put up with all that crap, you know?

27.   Trust your gut.

28.   Never make a big decision when you’re angry and never make a big promise when you’re overjoyed.

29.   Truly, the best things in life are free.

30.   A few REAL friends are all I really need.

31.   Oh yeah, wear sunscreen.

32.   Indeed, laughter is the best medicine.

33.   Speaking of medicine, there really is no cure for a hangover.

Cheers to growing old, staying young and learning more!