Thursday, November 7, 2013

50 Things I'm Glad I Know Today

There have been so many times in life when I've told myself "this is the worst thing that has ever happened to me." Then later I go back to those things and laugh at myself for crying about insignificant things. Life is the most beautiful/tragic experience that anyone could live through. So I am happy because I know the following things:

1. Laugh it off- don't take anything too seriously
2. Love yourself above everything
3. JUST BE HAPPY
4. Do anything you want to do, ANYTHING
5. Always stay true to yourself
6. Don't change your values for anyone
7. Don't ever be ashamed of who you are
8. Embrace yourself
9. Help others anyway you can
10. Love with all your heart after loving yourself
11. Family is the most valuable thing, go visit them instead of drinking at a bar you won't remember 
12. Make someone's day, buy a bracelet from a man on the street
13. Hold the door open for the person behind you
14. Enjoy time with your friends
15. Talk to someone you wouldn't usually talk to everyday
16. Don't be afraid to say your opinion
17. Be able to enjoy time with yourself
18. Take long hot showers
19. Go for a run around a neighborhood
20. Eat plenty of what you love
21. Go up three times when at a Chinese buffet
22. Stand up for bullying
23. Be a role model
24. Eat Froyo
25. Buy all the clothes you want
26. Save your money when it's not worth spending
27. Travel as much as you can
28. Make every experience count
29. Help someone with their groceries
30. Make every time the best time 
31. Give compliments
32. Talk about yourself
33. Text with emojis
34. Paint random pictures
35. Lay on the floor  when you have nothing to do
36. Pin quotes when you're bored in the office
37. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee on a cold winter day
38. Don't be afraid to be smart! Show your nerdiness off! 
39. Ask people how they are
40. Always try your best
41. Always be proud of yourself and of someone else
42. Do something crazy
43. Live life knowing there is death
44. Always ask for advice, even if you don't take it
45. See life with its enriching beauty
46. Remember that love is the best thing we have
47. Always fall asleep with a smile
48. Always tell your parents you love them
49. Participate in class 
50. And above all, remember that things happen for a reason and thank God for everything.