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sixteen things i know at sixteen
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only wish for the things you can’t live without. eventually you won’t have to wish anymore.
15
but with that being said, know that you deserve the things you want. know that you deserve that happy ending or even that extra piece of chocolate cake. because you deserve it.
14
nothing is ever as it seems. if you only look at the surface, you’ll never get to see what lies beyond it. if you dig, you could find a diamond underneath that ugly dirt. but there’s always a chance you may find something ugly underneath. if so, simply cover it back in dirt and move on. it never hurts to dig.
13
life is precious. that being said, you should treat it like it’s a privilege not as something promised. so live each day like it could be your last.
12
less is more. this is something my mom has said at least a million times. this rule works with absolutely anything. i often remind myself of this when i start to put on makeup in the morning. but seriously less is more.
11
you know who you are, and if you’re happy with that person then you basically instantly win at life. it doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks of you, except for you.
10
dance at the worst of times, and at the best of times. i think this one is pretty self explanatory.
9
if you aren’t giving, you’ll never gain. no one ever becomes poor from giving.
8
your main goal in life should be to become filthy rich. rich in knowledge, adventure, faith and love. it’s far better than any amount of money.
7
everybody thinks they are right, and maybe sometimes they are.
6
the best song to ever be created is “bennie and the jets” by elton john.
5
save the dollar! keep your change and spend it the next time you buy something. you’ll save more than you think.
4
you cant keep something that doesn’t want to be kept. no matter how much you give, it will never be enough for them to stay.
3
you should never point out things about someone’s appearance if they can’t change it in 10 seconds. learn to see the beautiful in people, not the ugly.
2
it’s okay to say no. the word no is a complete sentence that will never need any justification or reasoning to stand alone. learn that if you say no and it makes someone mad, it definitely does not mean you should have said yes.
1
you get more with honey then you do with vinegar. the nicer you are, the more you’ll do for yourself and others around you. be a light in the dark and a helping hand in the ugliest parts of the earth. love always.

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All the thoughts in my head leading up to my 16th birthday. One crazy idea that transferred to paper. Enjoy.