Flashback to 5-year-old me: hair tied back in a ponytail, outside in the early mornings and late evenings, playing games at the park, exploring my hometown. Sometimes, I wish things could still be this easy. As I grew up, I found myself losing touch with my adventurous and creative side and have just recently begun to do something about it. I want to be that fearless little girl ready who could take on the world independently again. This list goes out to all of those who are still finding their creative sides, because everybody has some hidden talent whether you know it or not.

Stop putting off your adventures for another day and make it happen now.

1. Be extreme and try something new— see what that hair color you love so much looks like on you...

2. ...Or start small, like a new drink from Starbucks

3. Be extra— always!

4. Double text that boy you like, he might think it’s cute.

5. Make friends with the “not so cool” kid. He has a brilliant mind of his own.

6. Be witty— smart is the new sexy

7. Don’t be afraid to participate in that 500 person lecture class. What you have to say is important and others feel and think the same way you do.

8. Study harder for your Econ exam. It will pay off once you land that amazing job in the future.

9. Confront the person causing you stress (peacefully and tastefully) — tell them how you really feel and solve your problems. Why create unnecessary hate?

10. Go out of your way for someone. The little things can make for the brightest of morale boosters.

11. Eat that extra piece of cake; you deserve it.

12. Go out on Wednesdays but be responsible (most of the time).

13. Stay up all night partying, it’s not a bad thing every once in awhile.

14. Catch a glimpse of the sunrise with that special person, sunsets can get to be overrated.

15. Make friends with a stranger.

16. Raise money for your favorite cause, helping others makes a huge impact on both yourself and your community

17. Laugh— it makes others smile.

18. Smile— it makes the hard times easier.

19. Take pictures of your favorite memories.

20. Go on an adventure, either around your hometown or an exotic destination.

21. Join clubs based on your hobbies, it gives you something to look forward to and an easy way to make friends.

22. Call your parents and tell them you love them- they do a lot of behind-the-scenes things for you.

23. Be basic.

24. Be bold.

25. Be you.

Tomorrow is never guaranteed. Make the best with what you’re given— it’s more than someone else has.