Before we get started ...

I found of list of lessons I learned in 2012 -

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1. "it's important to have friends and to nurture your best friendships
2. you have to become your own best friend. [side note: i think i got that from Diane Von Furstenberg 
4. “The most important relationship in your life is the relationship you have with yourself. Because no matter what happens, you will always be with yourself.” 
5. ― Diane Von Furstenberg
6. If you don't want to or can't afford to see a therapist, run.
7. never compare yourself to others and know that you are on a unique path made only for your abilities to conquer. if you were on anyone else's path you'd fail, so embrace your destiny, good and bad parts.
8. instead of reacting, sometimes the better thing is to wait a couple hours and remain calm. being reactive and vocal doesn't always solve things. 
9. you are strongest when things seem impossible.
10. don't ask boys out on dates
11. regarding relationships: if it doesn't work the first time, there's more than half a chance it won't work the second time. but no one can tell you what to do. you can try a third time, but that judgement call is up to you. 
12. i'm 95% sure i have no soul mate. next lifetime.
13. love yourself especially on shitty days -- You will need the extra loving! :)
14. there is never enough time
15. i don't have enough money for my dreams, but i don't care - i'm doing them anyways. they will just take some time.
16. stress kills. try not to do it as much as you can. run, yoga, or dance are the best remedies. 
17. there are lovers you haven't met yet. [i always smile after this one]
18. cherish simple things and do them as often as possible
19. never let someone else's shitty outlook/mood/day fuck up YOURs.
20. everything ends, and everyone goes away so the most you can do is enjoy every moment you have with the ones you love."

and that's all i got.