In no particular order:
1. The Plato's Closet in Lewisville is MUCH better than the one in Denton.
2. Create a monthly budget. Stick to it.
3. Don't put up with suffering any longer than you have to.
4. If you hate your job, it will get the best of you eventually.
5. If you are having a problem at work that is affecting you, talk to a manager about it. They are there to make sure customers are happy and employees are happy.
6. Go over speed bumps slowly.
7. Drive slowly in the rain.
8. Wash off your make up every night. It's bad for your skin and your pillow case!
9. It is always a good idea to start packing as early as possible when moving.
10. If you hire movers, all of your items need to be in boxes.
11.Always read the care labels on clothes.
12. Washing clothes by hand isn't that hard.
13. Dishwashers are a godsend, but they are not perfect.
14. You are not at work to make friends.
15.Try to tally up your purchases beforehand so you aren't shocked when you check out.
16. Time is flying by.
17. Register for classes early.
18. The sooner you apply for Financial Aid, the better.
19. Create a blog schedule. STICK TO IT.
20. DO NOT study in your room. It's too distracting!
21. Instead of picking up fast food after you get out of work late at night, try putting something in the slow cooker before you go.
22. Wheat is better for you than white.
23. You can be friends with a person for many years and still not understand why they make the decisions they make.
24. People will not change unless you let them know what the problem is. Even then, they might not change.
25. It might be cheaper to leave Student Apartments.
26. Having your own bathroom is one of life's simple pleasures.
27. McDonald's has great ice cream.
28. Get a thick coat.
29. Don't complain when it's Winter in Texas and it's only 70 degrees out.
30. Complaining gets you nowhere unless you decide to change what you are complaining about.
31. People are not rational beings.
32. Terrible things happened this year to innocent people, but not the whole world is bad.
33. A smile goes a long way.
34. You want more than you need.
35. No more trips to Dallas in your car!
36. Checking a site on line so you can mentally have a list of the things you really want will save you money. I swear by it.
37.Study more.
38. Make time for you.
39.Sometimes, you have to let go of the relationships that cause you heartache.
40. Counseling does help, in some small way.
41. Begin working on projects earlier.
42. Tv is not for you.
43. Put down your phone more often. Don't use it when you're out to eat with friends.
44. Facebook is not everything. Neither is twitter, instagram, keek, or any of those social media apps.
45. The people don't talk to you when you don't have a facebook, and don't reach out, are not worth it.
46. Denton Friends are the best. There is no one like them.
47. You are making the right decision. Keep on waiting.
48. Having initiative never goes unnoticed.
49. Asking questions is how you learn.
50. Hot tubs suck after 5 minutes.
51. Never stop growing and learning.
52. Not everyone can understand why 50 Shades of Grey is bad.
53. Always try to make time for friends when you are in Arlington. The ones reaching out to see you are the ones you need to keep.
54. Embrace the unknown.
55. Your ex boyfriend is rare, one of a kind. Never stop being thankful for him.
56. Buy things because you like them, not just to buy.
57. Always keep tools in your apartment.
58. READ THE DIRECTIONS.
59. Fewer things are better than hugs from your favorite guy friends.
60. Aunts are the angels in the world.
The picture I've selected to sum up this past year is from my 20th birthday. It's on of my favorites. There is hope for the things to come. There is excitement in getting to see another year. There are dreams and wishes, not all of which will come true but life will work itself out like it's supposed to. 2012 was a growing year, a learning year, and I am so blessed to be welcoming 2013, to soon be welcoming the age of 21. There will be some big changes this year, in terms of my relationships, my study habits, and my blog but I am just going to take it one day at a time.