A few things I've learned

Okay so first off wow. It has been a long time since my first and only post. I've done some growing up since then as well. I've graduate high school and have started college, and I've also experienced and learned a ton of things. So in honor of this glorious post, I have compiled a list of things based on my experiences.

1. Don't be afraid of mistakes. Everyone makes them, not just you. I made a ton of mistakes between graduation and moving back home (we will talk about this later).

2. Own up to your mistakes. They are a learning experience for a reason. Yeah you feel like a complete dummy when they happen but hey, what are ya gonna do?

3. I shouldn't have moved across state to go to college, but I'm glad I did it. This the part from above. I moved off to college for one year and decided that it wasn't for me. So, i packed up my things and moved home. There is nothing wrong with wanting to come back home! I met a lot of great people... but 7 hours from home was way too far for me.

4. Listen to your elders and peers. A girl I played basketball with told me not to date my freshman year of college for multiple reason. For starters, hello, I was 7 hours from home and was on my own for the very first time. Talk about stress!! Then add in trying to keep a relationship going along with everything else school related. If you think you can handle it, more power to you!

5. Find a good church or youth group. They will end up being there for you more than your "friends" will, and they are like family. It took me until second semester to find a great church and youth group. But when I found them, they were amazing. They kept me accountable with my spiritual life along with other things (they also make a great study group).

6. Call home whenever you get the chance. I'm not talking about just your parents. I'm talking parents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, EVERYONE! I made it a point to call my family at least once or twice every two weeks. It makes being away from home a little easier to cope with.

This is a short list compared to others, and this is no where close to everything I have experienced. Either way, I hope you enjoyed it. I hope to post more things up here from now on :)