Lessons Learned

Today is my last day as a 27 year old.  Where has the time gone??  I feel like I can't be that old yet...
I can't say I'm sad about turning another year older since I wasn't very fond of 27.  I've learned a lot this year, so I thought I'd share a few things...

-The things that are annoying in life are usually not that big of a deal.
I know, at times, things seem out of control, but I've found it's best to take a step back and evaluate the situation before overreacting.  Stress is an evil bitch that can sometimes get the best of you, but it's your responsibility take control and not let it.

-Asparagus is yummy. 

-People are going to disappoint you.
That's just life.  We all have our own things going on and sometimes, family or friends are not going to live up to your expectations.  Sometimes it's their fault, but sometimes, it's your own expectations that needs to be adjusted.  Life has a way of making things complicated so as long as they're still making the effort, there are some things you just have to get over.

-Lifting weights is actually fun!

-Spending time with those you love is incredibly important.
You never know what is going to happen down the road so it's important to soak up as much time with loved ones as possible...you never know when they'll be gone.

-Crying still sucks, but it's ok.
For a girl like me that never used to cry and finds it embarrassing, I've learned that sometimes it's the only thing you can do.

-Most people have their good points.
There are obviously those that are just down right evil and are always up to no good, but that's not the case with most people.  Sometimes, personalities clash, but most people still have their good points.  It's your job to find their positive attributes so you can try to view the person in a different light...or you have to learn to deal with it.  I've found if you try and find their good points, being around those that clash with you initially is much more enjoyable.

-'I'm sorry' goes a long way.

-Cooking at home is awesome.
It's less fat and fewer calories on average than most restaurants and it's cheaper, yes please!

-Holding a grudge is pointless.
Holding a grudge effects you more than the person you hold a grudge against.  There are some people that are probably best to keep a distance from, but it's probably best to let things go.  This is something I'm constantly working on because it's hard for me to let certain things go, but why let someone else control me?


-Leftovers are the best!
I was never a leftover person.  I would be the girl that took things home and left them in the fridge to later throw away.  Lately, I've been taking advantage of leftovers from dinner the night before and it's made life so much easier.  I'm not scrambling when I'm starving and prone to making poor choices at lunchtime anymore.

-Life is too short to spend it making other people happy.
No one wants to let their friends or family down, but it's ok to say 'no'.  If there are activities that you just don't want to participate in or you are over committing and not giving your spouse (or yourself) enough time, it's time to politely decline.  You don't want to look back at a bucket list with nothing checked off because you spent too much time trying to live up to other people's expectations.

Anything you've learned this year??