I wish I would have known....

~ What a pain shaving has become.
~ To really think before I speak….”All the pain of human life is caused by words, as is all the joy”
~ To enjoy high school to the fullest…Not to grow up so fast. After being in the real world, I realize I should have appreciated not having responsibilities and having to work.
~ No one cares about high school after high school. It does not matter who you were, what you did and who you were friends with.
~ Not to wear my heart on my sleeve. I have always been way too sensitive and shown my emotions openly. Nothing wrong with being emotional but be careful who you make yourself vulnerable to.
~ Not to get married too young or too soon. It will save a lot of trouble in the future.
~ It’s ok to say “No”. Don’t give in because you feel like you should or have to. Do what makes you happy.
~ To appreciate the time I was able to spend with my great grandparents….Many people did not even know theirs and I had two sets.
~ To value the time I spent in New York City three months before 9-11.
~ To always leave your loved ones with kind words….you never know if it will be the last time you see them.
~ Not to throw around “I Love You” so easy. Only say it when you mean it and mean it when you say it.
~ To look someone in the eyes when offering an apology.
~ To open a checking account and keep up with your register. Having a banking relationship is important for big purchases in the future.
~ To establish credit as soon as possible but beware of credit cards. Its so hard to get and maintain good credit and so easy to mess it up.
~ To realize how lucky you are if you keep one good friend through out your life.
~ Your mother will become your best friend.
~ Not to have sex right away. Treasure yourself and your body and all you have to offer. Don’t give yourself away so easy.
~ Never burn bridges and keep your enemies close. You just never know…
~ How bad it hurts to have your heart broken but how rewarding it is to be in love.
~ Don’t spontaneously make expensive purchases…really figure out if you will still be living within your means.
~ Be positive and confident…attitude is everything.
~ Do not pick up a cigarette. It is a horrible addictive and expensive habit you should never start.
~ Always wash your face, brush your teeth, floss and moisturize!