Discovering my former wisdom

So I've been looking through all of my education folders to see what might be useful in Cameroon and I came across this list I have created. I detail a lot of things I've learned thus far in my life and I thought it would be fun to share it with you. Though I'm not sure how many of these will be useful in Africa.

Things I've learned:
1. Relationships are not always chocolates and roses. Your smile is not always adored, every kiss is not like the first. Every phone conversation doesn't end up with an "I love you". When you realized these things and stop expecting everything to be perfect is when you will being to realize how wonderful the special moments are.

2. No correspondence is ever as good as a letter you get in the mail.

3. It is always better to brush your teeth twice ad ay then once.

4. If you have an opportunity to give, take it.

5. Never think your vote doesn't matter, it does.

6. You aren't always right.

7. Admitting your mistakes is hard but necessary to learn.

8. When something is scary, it's always more fulfilling when you are facing it, than when you run away.

9. Never underestimate the love of an animal.

10. Coloring is always fun, especially if you aren't color blind.

11. Being cheesy is cute.

12. I probably would be a millionaire if I saved all the quarters I put in candy/video game/sticker machines.

13. Nail polish on your toes always makes you feel attractive.

14. Friends can help you through anything.

15. Doing something that has to be done will always be better if you do it right away, then it doesn't loom over you.

16. Don't hold on to things that aren't yours anymore.

17. Refrigerate Chicken Salad.

18. Don't spill juice on electronics and then turn them on, multiple times.

19. A single bed does not two sleep.

20. Get yourself a stuffed animal. They don't cost very much. They give you unconditional love and endless snuggling.

21. If the temperature in yoru room is perfect, you sleep a lot better.

22. Always check for toilet paper before going ot the potty.

23. Anything can be shaken out of a vending machine when its stuck if you are dedicated to shaking it out.

24. Always be early to work.

25. If you are paying for your food get what you know you like, if someone else id payign for your food try something new and expand your horizons.

26. Cussing doesn't make you sound smart.

27. You can never go home again.

28. Friends are what keep you sane.

29. Everybody needs therapy in one way or another.

30. Always wear shoes in a bathroom that isn't yours.

31. Music can affect your mood, utilize its powers of persuasion.

32. Listen to those who have experience, many times you will not understand but when you finally do you will smile and remember that they told you so.

33.You will never appreciate your parents until you are older and see them as people and not parents.

34. Don't judge too quickly you burn bridges, burn opportunities, and never change.

35. Comfortable shoes can make or break your day.

36. Talking yourself out of exercising will always be a disservice to yourself.