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20 Things I Learned Before I Turned 20

This is for my 20-somethings.

Cara Palmer

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1. Take more photos-you'll regret it later if you don't.

2. It's okay, and often times BETTER, to splurge on beauty products.

3. Drink more water. Your skin will thank you.

4. Use a calendar, or an agenda, or phone reminders. Basically, write your sh*t down.

5. Organize your clothes. It makes mornings easier.

6. Call people who matter to you, even if you don't have much to say.

7. It's totally fine to stay in on a Saturday night.

8. When someone tells you a secret, keep it to yourself. Do not disobey somebody's trust.

9. Don't be afraid to ask your family, friends, coworkers, or professors for help.

10. Take advantage of the opportunities given to you, even if they don't seem that helpful at first.

11. Take yourself on dates. Just you and yourself.

12. Try new foods at least once. If you don't like it, it's okay, at least you tried.

13. Be nice to everyone. You never know what someone else might be going through.

14. Always thank people.

15. Sleep really is important. 8 hours really is required.

16. ALWAYS pack an umbrella.

17. Don't be scared to speak candidly. Plenty of people will understand you.

18. Save money anywhere you can. Your savings can help fund your dreams.

19. Be careful who you lend money to. Know who is flakey and who is not.

20. It sounds cliche, but enjoy the time that you have. Every day is a gift, and you should be thankful for the people around you.

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20 Things I Learned Before I Turned 20

This is for my 20-somethings.

1. Take more photos-you'll regret it later if you don't.

2. It's okay, and often times BETTER, to splurge on beauty products.

3. Drink more water. Your skin will thank you.

4. Use a calendar, or an agenda, or phone reminders. Basically, write your sh*t down.

5. Organize your clothes. It makes mornings easier.

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20. It sounds cliche, but enjoy the time that you have. Every day is a gift, and you should be thankful for the people around you.

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1. Watch an R-rated Scary Movie in a Movie Theater

2. Buy a Lottery Ticket

3. Vote in an Election

4. Participate in a Run (or a Walk, Realistically) for Charity

5. Go on a Road Trip

6. Start a Savings Account

7. Get a Credit Card

8. Sign up for Spotify Premium

9. Go to a Club

10. Start a Meditation Routine

11. Go to a Yoga Class

12. Treat Myself to a Dinner for One

13. Volunteer for a Charity

14. Participate in a Research Study

15. Bake Something (That Ends Up Being Edible)

16. Go Skydiving

17. Be Called for Jury Duty

18. Figure Out What I Want to Do With my Life

The holiday classics that shaped my life

1."But what would happen if we all tried to be like Santa and learned to give as only he can give: of ourselves, our talents, our love and our hearts? Maybe we could all learn Santa's beautiful lesson and maybe there would finally be peace on Earth and good will toward men."

"Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see."

"If you won't use your heart, who cares if it gets broken? If you just keep it to yourself, maybe it'll be like my rollerblades. When you do decide to try it, it won't be any good. You should take a chance. Got nothing to lose."

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends."

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. That is the way of it."

"If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find a that love actually is all around."

"Sometimes things look good on paper, but lose their luster when you see how it affects real folks. I guess a healthy bottom line doesn't mean much if to get it, you have to hurt the ones you depend on."

"'Maybe Christmas,' he thought, 'doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.'"

"Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to."

"There's room for everyone on the nice list."

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1. Why are towels considered dirty when you get out of the shower clean?

2. Who closes the bus door once the bus driver gets off?

3. Why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator"?

4. If you drop soap on the floor is the floor clean or the soap dirty?

5. Is the "S" or the "C" silent in the word "scent"?

6. Does expecting the unexpected make the unexpected the expected?

7. Would Lightning McQueen buy car insurance or life insurance?

8. Who put the alphabet in alphabetical order?

9. What color are mirrors?

10. If 2 mind readers read each other's minds whose mind are they really reading?

11. Is there a synonym for "synonym"?

12. If your shirt isn't tucked into your pants, are your pants tucked into your shirt?

13. Why is it called "quick sand" if you sink slowly in it?

14. If I try to fail, but succeed, which one did I do?

15. If Cinderella's shoe fit perfectly, why did it fall off?

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