what i've learned this past year.

i've learned a lot about myself and what i'm capable of this past year.


i've learned that if i set my mind to accomplish something, i can, and will, do it.  i've learned that happiness is 98% based upon your attitude.  i've learned that if you really want something, you have to make it happen. i've learned that random compliments can make you feel even more beautiful.  i've learned that while it takes a few minutes to make a friend, it takes a long time to establish a friendship.  i've learned that sometimes the most unexpected things happen at the most unexpected times in the most unexpected places.  i've learned to roll with the punches that life throws at you.  i've learned that everyone has something, even if they seem so perfect.  i've learned that friends can sometimes make the worst situations all better.  i've learned that if you mess up, it takes a lot more than a sincere apology to make it all better.  i've learned that words without actions are just words - if you're going to talk the talk, you better walk the walk.  i've learned that sometimes the outcome of a situation is far beyond your control. i've learned that growing up is a really scary thing and i'm not sure i'm ready for it.  i've (finally) learned that if someone wants to be apart of your life, they'll make an effort.  i've learned that you can't force people into liking you, and that guilt tripping people is definitely not the key to a successful friendship.  i've learned that you can't treat people like dirt and expect them to still want to be your friend.  i've learned that it has to get worse before it gets better.  i've learned that true friends will always have your back.  i've learned that you can't wait for everything to be perfect, because there is no such thing as perfect.  i've learned that sometimes it's okay to be selfish.  i've learned that while i have more quirks than most people, i'm okay with that - and i've finally learned to love me for me.  

oh, and i've learned that life is much more enjoyable looking like this 

instead of this

xoxo skinny girl