It’s my birthday today! It’s officially my last year to be in my twenties and it’s kinda freaking me out. 😳😬
2020 has been tough especially because of the pandemic going on and for almost 2 months now the company I’m working for cut our working hours in half because they needed to cut expenses. Well, better than being laid-off I guess. Not to mention, I’ve spent most of my 28th year being hauled up at home for more than 7 months because of the community quarantine.
Before the day ends, here are some things I’ve learned throughout my 29 years on earth which I wanted to share with you on my birthday.
- Owning a house or a car can be fulfilling but can be hella expensive. Well, I don’t actually own a house, I just serve as a caretaker of my family’s house. However, since I live there alone, I’m the one who pays the bills and have the house fixed if there’s any problems. I kid you not, even minor repairs can take a toll on your finances.
- I’m very understanding but I really need to work on my patience. It was actually one of my best friends who pointed that out to me and ever since then I became more aware of it.
- Change is inevitable. You just need to learn to deal with it.
- Life doesn’t always turn out the way you planned it.
- You are your best supporter. If you don’t believe in yourself, how will you make others believe in you?
- Taking a leap of faith can be scary but can be worth it.
- Adulting can be a lot more expensive than you think. I remember when I was a kid, I wanted to grow up fast, graduate, and get a job. But now I realized that the older I get, the more responsibilities you’ll have.
- Not all battles are worth fighting for. Sometimes you need to pick your battles as most of them are just a waste of time and effort.
- You are not alone. You can rely on others for help. I always thought that if I wanted things to be done, I had to do them myself. But it was actually the other way around. Having people help you can be stress relieving and you’ll get to finish things faster.
- It’s ok to give yourself a break.
- Always giving the benefit of the doubt can be bad to some extent. Sometimes you’ll get taken for granted, other times you won’t be aware that danger is already staring you right in the face.
- Letting your partner know exactly how you feel is important. Proper communication is key in a good relationship. You’ll have a lot of misunderstandings along the way, but having each other state exactly how you feel can help clear those misunderstandings and build a stronger relationship.
- Choose to surround yourself with good people. Toxic ones will only drag you down.
- People tend to make a lot of false promises.
- Forgiving someone isn’t easy but it can give you peace.
- You can easily lose money in a snap of a finger. Getting your finances in order can be challenging. If you aren’t careful enough, you’ll spend more than you’re supposed to and your finances will be a complete mess.
- Waiting for the right time to do something is just an excuse.
- Always try to speak in a nice way. Kindness doesn’t cost anything.
- You can never please everyone, and that’s ok.
- Celebrate small victories.
- Always complaining won’t get you anywhere.
- Some people were not meant to stay. Friends for example, I’ve lost some throughout the years, but it’s normal. You lose some, you gain some, and those who stay should be treasured.
- Don’t be so uptight.
- Some things are just not meant to be.
- You can have different political opinions but you can still be friends.
- Sometimes you won’t get a job you spent years studying for.
- You have the power to change the course of your life.
- Health really is wealth.
- Playing games and watching anime will always be my stress reliever.
There you have it, the 29 things I’ve learned throughout my 29 years in existence. Thank you for taking the time to read this!
What have you learned throughout the years? Feel free to share them in the comments below. You might find someone who shares the same experiences as yours.
