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1.) When you lie to your parents and go somewhere/do something they would not approve of, you run the risk of getting into some kind of trouble. Resulting in your getting caught or forcing you to lie some more to ensure you don’t get caught.

2.) When you break a bone, it hurts.

3.) When a doctor recommends something (casting a limb, wiring your jaw shut, prescribing medication, warning you of future risks, etc.) you should always listen. They know what they’re talking about. (Which is why they’re doctors.)

4.) Whenever you think there’s no hope left… you’re wrong. Always.

5.) People can always be understood and forgiven. But situations don’t have to be forgotten. Especially situations that turned into lessons.

6.) The only things in life that cannot be erased:

            a) The past.

            b) Words that were spoken.

            c) Broken promises.

7.) Family is always the most important thing. If your family is not worthy of your love, create a new family, we often call them friends when they mean so much more.

8.) Don’t ever pass up an opportunity to tell a loved one just how much they mean to you.

9.) A broken heart hurts much worse than people will tell you. You’ll never understand unless you actually experience it.

10.) Everyone should experience it. At least once. You’ll appreciate the love that much more.

11.) I’m not perfect. Neither are you. Don’t get too mad at other people who just can’t help but makes mistakes. We’ve all made our share. (Some more than others.)

12.) Fall in love. Every fucking chance you get!

13.) Try to forgive people for their past. You may have done something that someone else might not approve of.

14.) Express yourself as much as you can everyday. Write, paint, read, dye your hair a funky color, dress however you want to, get a tattoo, and remember just how beautiful you are when you’re being true to yourself.

15.) Smile. Everyday. Because no matter how hard things get, someone always has it worse than you, and someone would always “kill” to be in your shoes rather than their own.

16.) Be thankful for every single thing you’ve ever done and experienced. It made you who you are. Don’t regret a thing.

17.) When you say something about someone else that you wouldn’t want them to hear; There’s a 98% chance they’re going to hear it. So be careful.

18.) When you call out sick from your job to go to your favorite bar with all of your friends, there is a very high risk of running into your boss while you’re there. (Learned that one this weekend. Whoops!)

19.) Things that always change:

            a.) Fashion

            b.) Music

            c.) Time

            d.) Weather

            e.) Technology

            f.) Relationships

            g.) The strengthening/weakening of your heart

20.) The value of your worth is determined by you, not by status, money, power, material things, etc. If you feel that you’re worth nothing, than you are. And trust me; you’re always worth a lot more than you give yourself credit for.

21.) Don’t let anyone make you feel any less than wonderful. Because it’s not true and they don’t deserve to know just how wonderful you really are.

22.) There won’t always be a tomorrow. But try not to think about it. Today is so much more important! Because if there is a tomorrow, what you do today can make or break it.

23.) Love is so much sweeter when you’re not afraid of it.

24.) Work is just work. It should never be your life. Your family, friends, experiences, adventures, lessons, mistakes, smiles, laughs, memories, heart-aches, and failures are what make up your life. Work is just something we do to make sure we can have all those other things.

25.) Trust your gut.

26.) Don’t even be afraid to ask for help. Offer to help others every chance you get.

27.) Doing what you love is so much more important than making millions of dollars.

28.) Try as many new things as possible and meet as many new people as you can. You can never have too many friends and learning new things, trying new things, going new place is an important part of life.

29.) Don’t hold in your feelings. You’re only hurting yourself that way.

30.) Always remember:

The sun always rises in the East.

It always sets in the west.

The stars always shine.

(Even if you can’t see them.)

Time never stops.

And it doesn’t rewind.

People come and go.

Just make sure you know who to keep and who to let go.

Time doesn’t heal all things.

But it certainly can help.

It takes more energy to be angry, than it does to be happy.

Try to learn other people’s lessons.

But most importantly:

Learn from your own.