99 Things That I Learned From Sophomore Year

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Ah, Sophomore year. It's had a lot of ups and downs, a lot of crazy. Lots of good and lots of bad. But I can honestly say that it was one of the best years yet. Which is kind of funny, because things didn't go perfectly, not by FAR. But sometimes I guess the good can outweigh the bad. It helps when you have some incredibly awesome friends with you. I learned a lot this year. Here's a peek. ♥

1. Musicals make life better (but I already knew that)

2. Use the planner. Just use it.

3. New York is simultaneously an incredible and terrifying place.

4. Anatomy is evil.

5. As are dissections. But having a guy friend helps a lot.

6. Time management is the most important thing ever.

7. Just be yourself. It's so much easier.

8. Dabbing gets old xD 

9. People can seem really great but end up being really toxic.

10. The hardest part about novel writing is just starting.

11. Literally no one cares if you don't wear makeup, so if you want to go without it, go without it.

12. Prom is 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000x more fun without a date

13. Sometimes you get put in a super overwhelming situation like TEACHING A DANCE CLASS and you freak out but then it turns out to be really fun.

14. When you find people who actually help you to feel MORE confident, you know they're the right people.

15. Mexican food can solve an abundance of problems.

16. Ordering Starbucks is a terrifying experience but frappuccinos are worth it.

17. VSCO is a lifesaver.

18. Talk less. Smile more. Yes I'm quoting Hamilton but it's actually really good advice.

19. Life is short. Eat the chocolate.

20. Don't stress yourself out over silly things. It's not worth it.

21. Non-tapered curling wands are glorious.

22. Don't procrastinate. I still haven't completely learned that lesson BUT I'M TRYING.

23. Social media isn't usually worth the time.

24. People aren't half as critical of you as you are of yourself.

25. The best kind of friends are those that you can call five times in the same day and they don't kill you.

26. Change isn't always horrible.

27. Dress codes are honestly the worst.

28. Laughter really is the best medicine.

29. Some people are going to be rude no matter what. Just ignore them

30. Write it down. Write everything down. You're gonna want to remember.

31. Some things you just can't change. Accept it.

32. Wash your hands. It's always a good decision.

33. Graduations can be happy and depressing at the exact same time.

34. Enjoy life more than you stress about it. 

35. If you've wanted to do something for ages, just do it. 

36. Hand lettering is super therapeutic.

37. Reach out. New people can be really cool.

38. Put birthdays on your calendar and get them a gift. Text them. Make them feel special.

39. Hide your phone from yourself. You'll get a lot more done.

40. Compliments are easy to give and you can make someone's day. 

41. Texting makes things confusing. Talk face to face. 

42. Waffles are better than pancakes. 

43. Just because you don't get to be a part of something that you wanted to be a part of, the world isn't over.

44. Start your graduation gifts in September. Trust me. 

45. Do the extra credit.

46. Boy Meets World is never a bad decision.

47. There's a Bible verse for everything. 

48. Stay hydrated. It's a good decision.

49. Likewise, don't forget to eat. This seems semi obvious but you wouldn't believe how often I do it. xD

50. Don't be scared of everything. You'll miss out.

51. Listen more than you talk.

52. If you stress yourself out to the point of feeling sick, it's probably not worth it. 

53. Putting just a little more effort into how you look can completely boost your mood/confidence.

54. Embrace craziness.

55. Be thoughtful.

56. High school relationships are stupid.

57. Will it matter a year from now? Probably not.

58. Keep a list of all of those inside jokes. You'll want to remember them.

59. Bad days are just that- a day.

60. Eyeliner saves lives.

61. Nothing lasts forever. This can either be a really sad thing, or a REALLY good thing. 

62. Thinking about college is the most stressful thing e.v.e.r.

63. Don't just stick to people your age. People who are older than you or younger than you can be awesome.

64. Try something new.

65. Even if someone treats you like crap, don't sink to their level. Don't let there be anything that can be blamed on you. 

66. Stretch.

67. Some of the funniest memories can be created while doing almost nothing.

68. Don't stay at home all the time, even if you're an introvert. Push yourself. 

69. It is possible to sprint in heels if you want to badly enough. 

70. Yoga pants are the best idea.

71. You're never too old to dress up for Halloween.

72. Eat the donut.

73. Hand-written notes are better than a text any day.

74. Zyrtec is a good option when you're allergic to Christmas trees.

75. Take thousands of photos. Take photos of people. Take photos of the mundane. One day it won't be mundane, it will be a memory. 

76. It's okay to screw up sometimes

77. It's also okay to forget sometimes

78. Army jackets are always a great idea.

79. Don't be a to-doist 

80. Cannoli was sent straight from heaven. 

81. You can make it through any class for just a year.

82. Sometimes you've just gotta binge-watch.

83. Compare/Contrast essays will never be fun.

84. Jesus is enough when nothing else is. 

85. Pandora makes school bearable. (When you don't have Spotify)

86. There's a reason why people love Netflix.

87. Standardized tests are about as evil as it gets.

88. Cleaning your room also clears your mind.

89. Having a list of audition songs makes life easier.

90. Don't get behind on your schoolwork.

91. Get a good pair of sneakers.

92. Avoid fake people at all costs.

93. Happiness is a choice.

94. People are never as perfect as they seem to be.

95. High school is much more fun with a good friend by your side.

96. Sometimes you need to give people a second chance. But some people run out of chances.

97. You can have fun with almost anything if you just try.

98. Sleep when you're tired. You can finish that thing tomorrow. 

99. Life is short. Enjoy it.

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So, what are some of your takeaways from this year? Which of these points do you most relate to? I'd love for you to tell me in the comments. ♥ Also, my friend Rachel and I apparently share a brain, because we both are posting about what we've learned this year today. Plus she makes dabbing cute. Go check her out. ♥