Tag: new york city

In the words of the wise Blink-182, “Nobody likes you when you’re 23.” With that being said, after having already bypassed my birthday about a month ago, I have thought back on the lessons that I have learned over the course of my twenty three years spent living.

1. Swearing is unattractive and makes you sound less intelligent.
2. “If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky.” – S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders
3. Eat well not just to stay thin. Eat well for the sake of your well-being and mentality. Eat well because you’re WORTH IT.
4. But still eat a burger sometimes, because life is short.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you really need it.
6. Your struggles definitely do not define you, whether it be your depression or lack of mathematic skills.
7. Making to-do lists to stay organized are the keys to your success.
8. Your parents are getting older, too. Treasure the time you have with them.
9. “The smartest thing a woman can ever learn is to never need a man”
10. Good things come to those who wait, whether it be the right job or a romantic relationship.
11. As much as you may try, you cannot control others. The moment you realize this, life becomes a lot easier.
12. Other people won’t make you happy — you need to face your insecurities head on and love yourself first.
13. It is more worthwhile to go to bed at midnight and wake up early to work rather than working through the night. Your mind will be much sharper.
14. Binge-eating Oreos will not fix your failed Calculus exam.
15. You will never regret being kind to others.
16. 5 shots of tequila doesn’t make you a better dancer.
17. Write everything down. You’ll never remember when that meeting was otherwise.
18. Stop comparing yourself to others — everyone moves at their own pace.
19. Always carry Advil with you. You’ll never know when you (or someone else) will need it.
20. Oh, and a portable charger for long days out of the house.
21. The way you say something is sometimes much more important than what you say. Speaking in a calm voice instead of raising your voice will often go over better.
22. Have a headache? Drink water. Bloated? Drink water. Is your skin breaking out? Drink water. Water is always the answer, basically.
23. You were made the way you are for a reason. Stop trying to force yourself into a box.

—

You can purchase my top here, similar shoes here and my skirt here.