Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Farewell 2013 // 60 things I learned in my 20s

As I end the 2013 year, I thank God for  everything that has happened. Because of 2013, it's inspired me to become... Become me, become Nee.



60 Things I have learned in my 20s...

1. Take better care of my skin.
2.  Don't eat till you die.. Cause you'll die in your 30s.
3.  Love yourself and others will love you.
4.  Wine > tequila
5.  Coke does not make Tequila taste better.  In fact, no chaser will ever help.
Just make sure you have lime and salt!
6.  Your friends will be there before your boyfriend.
7.  Good friends keep in touch, great friends pick up where you left off. 
8.  My mom was always ……. right.
9.  Yoga pants > mini skirts.
10.  You're never too old for Disney movies.
11.  Have a dog before kids and babysit kids often.  Greatest practice ever. 
12.  Exercise.  It's the best thing for you.
13.  Nude heels > black heels. 
14.  Not everyone needs to know everything about you on FB.
15.  Smile often.
16.  Judge less.
17.  Being a bridesmaid is expensive.  SAVE. 
18.  You can pick and choose your friends, but you can't pick and choose your family.
19.  Travel more.
20.  Be honest:  with yourself and others.
21.  A cup of coffee makes the day all better.
22.  Spoil yourself with sexy lingerie. 
23.  Pray often.
24.  The real world can be really mean.  
25.  When you talk to mom, make sure you talk to dad too.  
26.  Laugh more.  Laugh hard.
27.  Forgive.
28.  Put your phone down for a bit.  Life is amazing without it.
29.  Always take pictures.
30.  Exes are never good in your life.
31.  Moisturizer!
32.  Wait for kids.
33.  Enjoy your marriage.
34.  Traveling > Louis Vuitton // yes I said it!!!
35.  Love is patient.  Love is kind.
36.  Men love classy ladies.
37.  God is not evil.  
38.  Not everyone is gonna like you.  Be you anyways.
39.  Once you commit, stick to it.  
40.  Treat others how you want to be treated.
41.  Read the news, read blogs, learn more about the world!  
42.  REAL sushi is not covered with cream cheese and fire.
43.  I don't need 15 pairs of jeans, 20 sweaters and 10 pairs of shoes for a weekend getaway.  
44.  Always ask someone how their day was, say hi.
45.  Who you surround yourself with is a reflection of you.
46.  Silence is golden.  
47.  Dance who cares who's watching. 
48.  Sing LOUD.
49.  Meditating soothes the soul.  
50.  Always make your bed in the morning. 
51.  Kisses warms the heart. 
52.  A simple thank you can go very far.
53.  Say I love you.
54.  Pinterest is badass. 
55.  When cooking, cook with love.
56.  Donate, volunteer, raise awareness-- make a difference for someone, something, somewhere. 
57.  Pizza is just fine as a meal.
58.   Sometimes you just need to cry.
59.  Bubble baths are not just for kids!  With wine and candles.. Even better!
60.  God will always lead the way for eternal happiness.  Trust and believe.  


I could totally go on.. But we have a new year to celebrate!  To new beginnings...cheers!!