My 22nd birthday is tomorrow, and per tradition, I’ve compiled a list of lessons learned since turning 22. You can find my 20 lessons and 21 lessons here and here.
1/ God will always wait patiently for us
2/ Dry shampoo is not a solution
3/ A poem does not have to serve an obvious purpose
4/ Not having all the answers isn’t a bad thing
5/ A good skincare routine is important
6/ Words will not write themselves
7/ If you don’t eat breakfast you’ll arrive at work starving
8/ Lessen distractions and pay attention to your thoughts
9/ There is no such thing as watching Mamma Mia 2 too many times
10/ Other people aren’t mind readers – so don’t expect them to be
11/ You won’t always know how to word something until you start speaking
12/ Driving for seven hours isn’t that bad, so long as you have some good music and a pack of muesli bars
13/ Your bad mood will ~sometimes~ stem from your thoughts rather than situations
14/ A chai latte is worth the cost
15/ Other blogs are for entertainment, education, inspiration – not comparison
16/ If you want to wear makeup you should, even if no one will see it
17/ Do not buy something online right away – leave it for a few days and then ask yourself if you honestly want/need it
18/ Unfollow, unfriend, delete apps – all of it
19/ Do not brush your hair if it’s wet
20/ No matter how busy you are, you will prioritise what’s important to you – and so will others
21/ Darkness cannot extinguish light
22/ There is more – there is always more
When I began writing this list it wasn’t coming easily. But after a few points, I found I had way more than 22 lessons. Despite all the other things running through my mind, I’m hoping I captured the essence and importance of what being 21 held for me. And maybe those other lessons will make their way into another blog post?
Thanks for reading,
Sarah xx
Wow these are some great lessons! I LOL’s at 2 and 9. Girl, I felt that to my core. 15 and 20 are powerful. Thank you! And happy birthday 🙂
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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i feel lessons 2 and 14 too much
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Hahaha I’m glad I’m not alone!
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