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21 Things I've Learned In 21 Years

Even though I am still incredibly young in the grand scheme of things, I have gained a little wisdom in my 21 years of life.

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I turned 21 at the beginning of September and here are a few of the many lessons I have learned throughout the years:

1. You actually really like the color pink.

2. Not everyone is gonna like you.

3. You don't have to like everyone, but you need to tolerate people even if they annoy you.

4. Attitude is everything.

5. People you thought were going to be in your life forever ended up leaving...and that's ok.

6. Cats aren't as scary as you thought when you were twelve or thirteen.

7. Cats are cool but you do like dogs more. 

8. You figured out that you wanted to major in Psychology instead of English.

9. Math isn't as hard as it used to be. 

10. Going blonde is harder than you thought it would be.

11. Blonde is not your color.

12. You let people walk all over you but you're getting better at it.

13. Working in food service is not your thing, but you are amazing at sales. 

14. Fighting with friends and family is normal and healthy. 

15. You are very indecisive in important and unimportant situations. 

16. You are addicted to spending money. Get help. You can do it.

17. You don't let anyone criticize you.

18. However, you've gotten better at taking criticism when people want the best for you. 

19. You really want to like poetry but you don't.

20. Life is hard. 

21. Life may be hard, but you will get through it. 

Those are 21 things I've learned in the 21 years I've been on this Earth!

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