For the past 18 years I have accumulated little tidbits of information that I have found useful during different parts of my life. Here are just 18 of the ones I use the most.

1. Don't rely on people

2. You don't need to feel guilty for letting people out of your life

3. Take care of those who mean the most to you

4. Your actions do not need to be defined by outside influences

5. Take care of yourself so no-one else has to

6. Have fun with your friends, you're only young once

7. Don't be in a hurry to grow up, everything happens eventually

8. Follow the rules, but find the loopholes

9. Stay up late, you remember those nights much more than the ones when you went to bed early

10. Don't be scared of trying new things

11. Spend time with your family, youll never regret it

12. Don't get mad or upset. Its not worth your energy.

13. Laugh!

14. Forget the haters, like and do whatever you want

15. It is never too late to start new or change paths

16. Read. It looks good on you.

17. Stay true to you and not what people think you should be

18. Work hard, but reward yourself for doing so!