recent lessons

Things i've learned in the past few months and in no order of significance...


1) if signing up for a new financial responsibility such as a a car or apartment, make sure you still have A LOT of wiggle room for the unexpected
2) finally understand the importance of living beneath your means
3) don't spend a lot of money on faded jeans, their filled with bleach and won't last that long
4) dont waste time with people who don't make you happy, time is too precious
5) make alone time a priority to regain focus and perspective
6) attitude is everything, even if you don't feel like it, if you tell yourself enough you will believe it
7) growing up in a bubble/sheltered environment was a good thing
8) maybe if prayers aren't answered, we should ask God what He wants
9) mom is wonderful
10) call dad if you need to be cheered up
11) sleep with a noise machine if you have a creative mind and live alone
12) when wearing light colors do not eat anything tomato based or that can stain
13) mom is right, always make the bed-gives a fresh start
14) dont eat out so much, its a lot of money and also makes eating out no longer a special occasion and hello LBS.
15) if you have a porch, make sure you have chairs
16) if the temperature is 65-75, turn off the ac/heat and open the windows