My 28th birthday is coming up quickly. A true Leo from birth, I have also enjoyed dreaming, celebrating and not being shy about being the center of attention every now and then. I love my life. I know that nothing I have now came to me randomly. It is all in God’s plan. I learn more every year and everyday. In honor of this knowledge, I am sharing 27 life skills and mottos that I have learned over the last 27 years.
- Cleaning the house before vacation is not a waste of time
- Planning is caring
- It is easy to not compare yourself to strangers, It is hard to not compare yourself to your friends
- Having back stock of every day items like toilet paper, your favorite salad dressing and birthday cards will always come in handy.
- You will continue to learn and for years to come. You will never know it all.
- It is the little things in life that make you feel like you have your life together.
- Make time for friends who matter.
- Designer bags hold their value.
- Singing Disney songs will always improve your mood. It is difficult not to smile while singing Part of Your World.
- Don’t mistake kindness for weakness
- Keep deodorant and other essentials in your car
- There should be no timeline for your life achievements
- Knowing your weaknesses is just as import as knowing your strengths
- In such a fast pace world, people still enjoy getting letters and packages in the mail
- Never take health for granted
- Buying clothes out of season is one of my favorite bargain hacks for shopping
- I love Audio books because I hate to read but I still want the story
- Over the top expectations can ruin anything
- Wash your bed and towels regularly
- Don’t worry about the size, worry about how it fits. There is no shame in going up a size for better fit
- You can only plan so far, then comes God
- I highly recommend at least one solo travel trip by yourself
- Be bold enough and brave enough to wear whatever makes you feel your best
- It is important to vote
- Don’t let our passport expire, it is just a pain.
- Never stop appreciating your spouse
- Never stop dreaming.
A few things that I am planning to work on during my 28th year:
- Quality is better than quantity
- Not feeling the need to be in control
- Take better care of myself so that I can be around for a long long time.
I hope that for all you 20 somethings out there you find this list helpful. I would love for just one thing that I have learned to help someone else who may not have realized that thing yet in their lives. Happy Birthday Leos! Let’s make this next year an even better one!
-MB
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