Turning 21...

So today, the 6th of November, is my 21st birthday. I know that being 21 is something that a lot of people look forward too - it's the last 'milestone' that you celebrate before your 30th, 40th etc. You're now officially legal to do all of the things that you (probably) have been doing for years prior to turning 21. You can adopt a child in the UK. You can supervise a learner driver providing you have had your full license for 3 or more years. You can now attend 21+ venues. So much more freedom. I thought I'd write an extra post to mark the occasion of my 21st, with 21 things that I have come to realise in my 21 years (hopefully, minus the cringe). 

1. Planning and organisation are so important when you have more than a few things to juggle or complete. Something as simple as having a diary, or writing a list, can be extremely helpful in managing your time.
2. Don't change for anyone - always be yourself (you'll feel miles better for it).
3. Never put milk in a cup of tea before the hot water.
4. Dressing gowns solve everything. Feel cold? Dressing gown. Feel sad? Dressing gown. Feel like you just want to be cosy? Dressing gown.
5. Grandparents are precious.
6. Remember that resting is just as important as being productive. A balance between the two will benefit you as an individual, dramatically.
7. Drama tends to follow you wherever you go (well, maybe it's just me), but it's how you handle it that makes all the difference. Be the better person.
8. As Rob Schneider said in 'The Waterboy'... YOU CAN DO IT!
9. Don't feel guilty for wanting to spend time on your own.
10. Cleaning is more therapeutic than you think...
11. You'll never be too old for Disney films.
12. People will come and go - but it's the ones that make an effort to stay that are important.
13. Don't feel bad for opting for a night in.
14. Dry lips aren't pretty - Vaseline is a life saver.
15. Dogs. Need I say more?
16. There is never such a thing as having too many lipsticks...
17. Over thinking doesn't end well, so don't dwell on issues. Everything will turn out fine in the end.
18. TREAT YOURSELF.
19. Music has the ability to change your mood in an instant. Stop mopping and put on a cheesy throwback playlist.
20. Don't wish time away.
21. Pictures are great memories - take as many as humanly possible.

What lesson have you come to realise recently?

Amber X