25 Things I've Learned About Being 25

I was sat here thinking about this past year.  It's been an interesting one for sure. Not as interesting as some to come but not as tame as ones of the past.  I'm beginning to feel like an adult.  Not that I really know what that's supposed to feel like but who does?  (Probably the adults) I'm trying to be clever and reflective so I've come up with a list hence the title above.  Some of these are things I've learned, what I'd tell my younger self, common sense, and the like...all seen through experience.

1. Eat more fruits and veggies!
2. Travel whenever possible (but be reasonable, sometimes).
3. Start a 401(k).
4. Make time for people!
5. Have a solid plan before moving.
6. Spread kindness to everyone!
7. Always have your families back (they have yours).
8. Know that rest is productive.
9. Living for the future robs you of the present.
10. Learn to drive a manual.
11. Don't take life too seriously but also don't take it too flippantly.
12. Appreciate working.
13. It's OK to do things you enjoy just for the sake of doing what you enjoy.
14. Don't be afraid to take risks (do what scares you)!
15. Don't be afraid of people.
16. Freely give your love away (don't be stingy with your heart).
17. Don't be afraid to say what needs to be said (not what you want to say or not say).
18. Embrace who you are, acknowledge the good, the bad, the weird but don't be content to remain where you are.
19. Allow people into your pain, your joys, your life.
20. Cook yourself a fancy meal now and then.
21. Admit failure, say your sorry, make mistakes.
22. Don't worry about being single older or married younger (don't give into societal norms or pressures).
23. Read to children.
24. Run, you just might find you can and (more than that) you enjoy it!
25. Find out peoples' stories, you'll be glad you did!

Guess I've found a few New Year's Resolutions in here too!  None of the above is that profound and you can probably find similar lists from Google.  Nonetheless, knowledge and learning through experience can be different and these have been seen and learned by living life rather than seeing a list I googled.  So, go out and LIVE LIFE TO ITS FULLEST!

Here's to one or two more rounds of 25, more things to learn and experience, and another year of life! Happy New Year to you ALL!
 

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