I have been 18 for almost a year now. As a legal adult, your views on life change drastically. Here are a few on my thought and feelings at age 18.

Failing a class is not the end of the world.

Of course, it is not the most ideal circumstance. However, there is no reason to make yourself sick over it. Classes can be retaken but your mental and physical well being cannot always be restored so quickly.

Some days are going to suck.

Some days are just not going to go your way. It is not the end of the world. Just be prepared for these days. Know that these days are not a loss, just a time to step back, relax, and reflect. Get yourself some snacks, a comfy sweatshirt, and a show to binge watch on Netflix.

Money may not buy happiness but it sure would help.

People my age are having spontaneous vacations to different states and countries and I still stress about buying food. They say money doesn't buy happiness but I would just love to have more money. Some say that they want to be so filthy rich that they don’t know what to do with themselves. All I want is to not have to worry if I have enough money to buy something. I would also like to not always have buyer’s remorse for treating myself once in awhile.

A nap can fix anything.

I know that adults should not necessarily be taking naps. However, I believe in the curative power of a nap. A nap for me can relieve stress, get rid of a headache, and make my day turn completely around.

Religion does not mean you are a good person.

I have met many people who are amazing and they have faith to thank for that. But, I have also met people who do not believe in God or a higher power and are just as amazing. There are also people who use their faith to be homophobic, sexist, racist, and misogynistic. The Bible was written forever ago, we cannot take whatever it says as complete and utter truth in the year of 2017. I do not believe that God has gotten me to where I am. And I do believe that if there is someone looking out for me in the universe, it is not a mystic all powerful man who hates on people for loving who they want.

Mental illness does not mean you are broken.

I have depression and anxiety. Sometimes I do not want to get out of bed, change my clothes, shower, or brush my teeth. This does not mean I am less of a human. It just means I may need to take break once in awhile or take a mental health day to make sure not to do anymore damage.

Tattoos and piercing do not mean that someone is a bad person.

Hell, I have 4 tattoos and had my nose pierced. It does not mean that someone is godless or has daddy issues. Like me, most people get meaningful tattoos. They get them because that is what makes them happy or keeps them sane. Do not be so quick to judge people.

You do not need a ton of friends.

I have about 5 people that I consider to be my closest friends. I really do not need anymore. I know that these 5 people would do anything for me. I do not need to have a party full of people who I consider my best friends, I just need someone who I can fall into their lap and cry or have in impulsive shopping spree with.

Life is too short to be worrying about little things in life. After 18 years, I have finally come to the conclusion to stop stressing and start living.