Lessons Learned

I really have nothing to talk about....
So here's a list of the lessons I've learned in the last year:
Wickedness truly never was happiness.
Classic novels are so much better than novels written today.
Love will always overcome hate.
I can't play basketball to save my life.
You can't make someone love you, but that doesn't mean you can't give them love.
Who you were does not determine who you can become.
God loves you, no matter what.
Losing weight isn't easy, but it's worth it.
Family should always come first.
Being fearless shows that you have charity.
You're not indestructible.
Love takes time.
Patience wasn't made to be easy.
If you have the time to take a nap, TAKE IT!
Guys are better friends than girls most of the time.
Don't make someone your first choice when you're just an option.
ALWAYS say I love you to the one's you love, even if you're mad.
Loving the people who are hard to love is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do.
Scripture study is one of the best parts of my day.
I get quiet when I'm in a car full of people I don't really know.
Kindness changes lives.
You're never alone.
Return missionaries are the bomb!
It's important to forgive others.
It's even more important to forgive yourself.
I'm good at making things awkward.
I have the best singles ward ever.
My cousins are the greatest.
If you don't go all out, you shouldn't go at all. (thanks, Kiah)
Sometimes it's hard to smile, but you have to fake it 'til you make it.
The only opinions that should matter belong to you and God.
My hair will never be easy to manage.
If you can't, God can.
"haha" is NEVER a good answer!
Situations will never happen the way they do inside your head.
I'd take class over swag any day.
Men who love the Lord will love you better than men who don't.
Temple attendance really does bring blessings.
I'm a lot older on the inside than I am on the outside.
I expect way more of myself than others expect of me.
Worrying gets you nowhere.
If you ever buy a truck, make sure it's four wheel drive.
The only person you can expect anything out of is yourself.
There is a song for every situation you'll ever be in.
To talk without thinking is to shoot without aiming.
It takes courage to admit you're wrong.
Relationships are a two way street, if you're the only one putting in effort, it isn't worth the trouble.
Mom's hugs always make things a little better.
You have to give someone the chance to miss you.
You're worth it.
Hate destroys you, not the other person.
Beauty really is only skin deep.
Pigging out is okay every now and then.
Putting yourself out there can hurt, but that's what will make you stronger.
You're stronger than you think.
You can't love someone else until you love yourself.
Never judge someone by their past.
A good cry every once in a while is healthy.
Hiking is the best.
College is expensive.
You are never given a trial that you can't overcome.
Hearts are broken to make room for change.
Driving alone is the perfect time to talk to God.
You have to make time for God.
Missionary letters will always make your day.
Music is the gateway to the soul.
80's movies are MUCH better than movies are now.
You don't need someone to love you to love yourself.
Where there is faith, there is hope.
God is my best friend
You are what you believe.
If a guy isn't even a little awkward, he should be. If he's always smooth, he's had too much practice.
You can do all things through Christ.
It gets better.
and last but not least
YOU CAN CHANGE!
Happy Thursday everybody!