With my 28th bday being right around the corner, I thought I’d share 28 things I learned by 28. Please feel free to share any of the things you’ve learned throughout your life!
- Know how to be alone, because you will be alone at times and it is OK
- Your mom is your best friend
- & so are your sister and/or brother ❤
- You’ll always be your daddy’s little girl, no matter how old you are
- Don’t rush into dating or marriage, the right one will come
- Get an education, it comes in handy (beauty school, technical school, college, etc.)
- Work where you are happy, not where they pay the most
- Credit cards are only for emergencies (and some light shopping)
- SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!!!
- Don’t get yourself into debt trying to impress people that don’t matter
- Alcohol should be consumed with limits, not until you pass out
- You don’t need alcohol to have fun at parties
- Travel as much as you can
- Be kind to everyone, why waste your energy being mean
- Not everyone is your friend
- It’s OK to get out of a toxic friendship/relationship, regardless of the years in it
- You’re allowed to cut family off
- Always do your bed before you leave & wash the dishes before bed bc cleanliness
- Don’t go to bed with your makeup on…WASH YOUR FACE
- You don’t need makeup to look beautiful
- Be comfortable in your own skin
- Eat your veggies and drink your water (your body will thank you)
- Think twice about that tattoo you want…they’re forever (unless you do laser)
- Don’t go to bed mad
- Be HONEST…it takes more time/energy to lie
- It is OK to ask for help, you’re only human
- Don’t compare yourself to others, everyone is unique
- Don’t let others pressure you: drugs, alcohol, marriage, children, etc.
***BONUS: Always take time to be HAPPY!
& there you have it folks, all the wisdom you need from an almost 28 year old! (I’m sure I could’ve thought of more but…OLD person’s brain here lol)
