twenty-eight

Hard to know where the last year has gone! So much has happened this year: graduation, moved closer to family, landed dream job, and made new friends in a city I love! In true fashion, here is the list of the twenty-eight things I have learned in twenty-eight years. Previous lists can be found here

28:

-Never underestimate the power of a smile

-Every hero has a journey, most include an obstacle or two to overcome

-The best lessons in life are learned "on the job"

-I have a preference for black and gray, but trying to be more colorful in life

-It's okay to let go of things that are seemingly good for something greater that is just around the corner

-Write down your goals. If you don't, how else will you remember what you're striving for?

-Live with intentionality

-Chocolate and wine go together rather splendidly

-Do what you want. If you don't, you will always be left wondering "what if..."

-At all times, have your thumb in a book. It can rejuvenate your soul

-God is patient

-Let go of what you cannot change

-Take risks every day (especially the small ones)

-Think before you speak (I relearn this every year)

-It's okay to live in the gray, embrace it 

-People want to feel needed and appreciated... Validate them

-Negative relationship need to be ended... Always!

-Some days you need to hit the snooze button 10 times

-Family will always have your back

-What we see is only a fraction of what really is...

-People will rationalize and justify anything and everything to be "right". Let them

Cheers to another 28 years!

-When I am with someone, they deserve my full attention. I don't need to check my phone...

-Exercise in the morning before your brain figures out what you're doing

-Don't let Facebook fool you into thinking your life is not valuable. People only share the best side

-Any night involving whiskey is a good night

-I was born country and country is what I love