Dear Diary,

Today is the day we all realize how much of a blessing Mia Thermopolis was in our lives growing up. She taught us so many lessons about how we should act, and how to handle any situation that comes our way (especially if it is being surprised with our royal heritage as we all secretly hope will happen someday). We now are able to hold our heads high and make it through gym class, even though hand-eye coordination is not our strong point. She taught us about what it means to be a true friend, and how to properly apologize when we make a mistake (pizza with m&m's of course). Here are the 10 best lessons we learned from Princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldi, Princess of Genovia.

1. A secret handshake is key to any real friendship.

2. Attempting to change in the back of the car is never worth it.

3. Your mom should be one of your best friends.

4. A kiss isn't real unless your foot pops.

5. Celebrate the small victories.

6. Just because you feel invisible doesn't mean you aren't royalty.

7. It's important to stand up against bullies.

8. Don't blow off your real friends for pretenders.

9. It's okay to be unsure of yourself.

10. Sometimes the best answer to a big decision comes when thinking of others.