Last night while driving, my cousin and I began talking about what a crazy year it's been. It's amazing how much has happened in a mere 12 months! I graduated from high school, started college, moved out of my house, got a new job, made tons of new friends, lost a few as well, fell in love, fell back out, learned how to manage money (or better yet, how NOT to), and most important of all, I learned the literal meaning of, "Life's a dance." Here are a few significant things I've learned this year.
1. Never let people take advantage of you. This applies to everyone- even confrontation-phobic people like myself. The expression, "Give 'em an inch, they'll take a mile", is no joke. .
2. People say money talks. True, although all mine ever seems to say is, "Goodbye." Managing money is a VERY important skill that I have yet to master.
3. Not everyone has the same definition of "clean", so beware of roommates who claim that they are.
4. Don't forgive too easily. Be gracious, but not gullible.
5. There is always one place you can go- home. Your family will love you no matter what. And sometimes if you're lucky, you'll find family in people who aren't related to you- and that is truely beautiful.
7. If you're suffering just to be happy- you aren't really happy. True happiness requires little effort.
8. Let go, and Let God. As common as this is, it is so true. When things aren't right, accept that they are beyond your control and leave it to Him.
A lot has happened this year, some good, some bad. The best part of it all though, was growing up and learning SO much about myself. Now as I begin a new chapter of my life, I embrace the many harder lessons to come. You should too! Here's to a great 2011! :)
