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Today, I am Twenty-One. 

Just another Wednesday, really, but with it comes a new age and lots of facebook notifications. 

In honour of this glorious day, I’m sharing with you a portion of a 3 year long list. I started it when I entered my first year of University; compiling a list of all the things I was learning, things I wanted to remind myself if for some awful reason… I struggled to remember. At 21 today, I feel the happiest. And tomorrow, I’ll feel happier. Each day reveals a new piece of the world that is covered in glitter and hearts (in the most eco-friendly way possible), and I continuously can’t wait for tomorrow, thanks to some of these lessons I’ve picked up along the way:

1. Trust your gut.
2. There is a such thing as “the right time” for things. The right time isn’t always right now.
3. Stay in touch with the people you don’t want to lose touch with.
4. Listen to your grandparents.
5. Save your money.
6. Smile at people you don’t know
7. Be early, and stay late. (At work, but not at parties – in which case, be late and stay out ‘til early.)
8. Stick up for yourself, and for your ideas.
9. Be a do-er / make stuff happen.
10. Be open to all kinds of music, art, literature and film.
11. If someone asks you to keep a secret, don’t tell a soul.
12. Let people know why you like them.
13. Tell your parents that you love them. And don’t forget your brother, or dog.
14. Remember the little things.
15. Homemade cards are always better than store bought.
16. Leave people saying: “Oh, she’s so sweet” about you.
17. Fresh flowers are always worth the $5.
18. Be open-minded. It might not be your thing, but it’s okay if it’s someone else’s.
19. You never actually regret having that dessert.
20. Don’t stress about finding “the one” – date gorgeous, bad boys with rockin’ bods – and settle down later with that guy you’ve always had a crush on. The one your Dad likes. 
21. Life can be as good as it seems in the movies. (See #9).

(via: robot-heart, by m a v)