1. Travelling broke can be more rewarding than travelling in luxury.
2. A hot shower is a privilege we take for granted every single day.
3. It’s impossible to expect an 18 year old to know what they want to do for the rest of their life.
4. Style is something you develop when you stop trying to impress others.
5. You’ll never forget your favourite teachers.
6. Your teenage years are not the best years of your life. Not even close.
7. Most people eventually fall onto the same path. There’s nothing wrong with that.
8. No amount of ‘likes’ on social media will ever compensate for not liking yourself.
9. Integrity is under-rated.
10. Forgiveness is much more rewarding than holding a grudge.
11. Don’t cut someone off unless you are prepared to never speak to them again.
12. Everybody cares what other people think. Except psychopaths.
13. Your music tastes will change but you’ll always love the songs you grew up with.
14. Call your grandparents. Often.
15. You won’t necessarily ever grow to love vegetables.
16. Going to the cinema by yourself is ok.
17. Camping isn’t as bad as you think.
18. Friends and family won’t always be there.
19. Human instinct is very difficult to overcome.
20. Life can change very quickly.
21. You’re not old at 18. You’re not old at 27. You’re not as tired as you think you are, either.
22. Don’t assume you know what other people are thinking. You don’t. Ever.
23. Not everyone comes into your life for a reason. Some just fuck it up for no good reason at all.
24. There is not beauty in everything.
25. Good looks will make people want to talk to you, but it’s what you have to say that’ll keep them there.
26. Pick your battles. There’s no point in getting worked up over every little thing.
27. Try not to fear growing old. The alternative is horrendous.
