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Lessons I Learned Before Turning 21

Time has flown by

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Lessons I Learned Before Turning 21
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Time has definitely flown by. I graduated from high school three years ago, I'm a sophomore in college, and my 21st birthday has came and went. I didn't celebrate the day going out on the town but I still enjoyed myself. I also enjoyed the lessons I learned before Twenty-one.

1. There's nothing like spending time with loved ones.

2. Don't be afraid to take risks.

3. You can always learn from your mistakes.

4. Godtruly has a plan for your life.

5. Everything will work out in the end.

6. Eating 3 boxes of brownies during finals week is not a good idea.

7. But Chocolate can make you feel better.

8. It's never too late to start over and try again.

9. Create Short and Long Term goals.

10. Don't let your goals and dreams stay goals and dreams.

11. Don't forget to have fun.

12. FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) is only temporary. Chose how you spend your time wisely.

13. "There are years that ask questions and years that answer" - Zora Neale Hurston


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