life lessons

there have been a lot of long posts lately. so, for all of you that like to read the bottom-line, here you go. ten life lessons {lately}.

1. being single is WAY ok. make the most of this precious gift of time.
2. having fun friends who like to travel & be spontaneous is the best.
3. friends who love you & challenge you are important to have in life.
4. following God's will is really hard sometimes, but it's the only place real satisfaction is found.
5. all people are valuable. they all have interesting stories. ask them.
6. setting goals in life can be a great motivation. don't freak out if you don't quite reach them.
7. allowing people to celebrate you is not going to kill you.
8. take time to breath & enjoy moments.
9. life lived worrying about other people's opinion of you is the pits. don't do it.
10. you will never really know what's around the corner in life. buckle up. trust the Lord. and enjoy the ride.

coming soon: my thoughts {goodbyes}, goals by twenty-six, and graduation season.