19 Things You Learn By The Time You’re 19

You may not know it all, but you sure learned a lot. By 19 you have a pretty good idea of who you are, and what you stand for. Everyone says 19 is “not all that great," but in reality it’s pretty cool. You’re not too young, not too old. It’s the perfect time to try new things, and become friends with different people. You don't need a serious job, yet people will start to take you seriously. How could you not love being 19?

1. Mom was right
   As much as your sixteen year old self hates to hear it, yes, your mom was right about it all.
2. Netflix is not always the best option
   Binge watching Friends may seem like fun, but getting a D on exam really isn't fun. Go study for that exam, then after reward yourself with some Netflix.
3. True friends are better than a lot of friends
   By the time you’re nineteen, having a lot of friends is less important than having friends who are always there for you.
4. Shit happens
   C’est la vie! Nothing you can do but move on and improve from it!
5. The doughnut is not going to kill you
   Just eat it.
6. School is way more important than going out
   Being hungover in class is not a good time.
7. Experiences are the best things in life
   Whether they're happy, sad, exciting, scary, or confusing, they are what makes life worth while.
8. It’s the little things
   Appreciating the small things will make the big things so much better.
9. Boys are not worth your tears
   They’re dumb... it's science at this point.
10. Laugh at yourself
    We all do embarrassing things, you just got to learn to laugh at it.
11. Every storm runs out of rain
    It’s a bad day, not a bad life.
12. Being kind to the best reward to yourself
    Being kind to others makes you and others feel good.
13. ALWAYS stand up for yourself
    Be kind, but don't let people push you around. You’re too old and ambitious to let people manipulate you.
14. Yes, get the shoes
    You’ll wear them a lot….. or at least once a year.
15. Taking a break from going out can be nice
    Being the life of the party can be tiring, taking a night off is not the end of the world.
16. But don’t be a hermit
    While going out all the time can be rough, being inside you're not experiencing anything. Go make out with a frat boy, run around campus at midnight, don't sleep until the sun rises. The stories and memories you may (or may not) make will be worth it
17. Be careful who you trust with your feelings
    Not everyone is on your side.
18. Everything you do, do it with love
    The best things are done through love.
19. Being 19 and crazy is a feeling you want forever.
    You're not too young and you're not too old. It's pretty freakin' great.