To the girl turning 21 today…March 17th,
2015….first I would like to congratulate you on turning 21! Happy birthday to
you! I would like to take this time to offer you some advice, seeing as how I’m
your elder…and since I’m really good at offering un-solicited advice!
I know, I know, you’re not asking for advice…but I’m freely
giving it, so you might as well see if there’s a little gem that you can store
away for later.
One: No one will ever keep your secrets. Remember that when
you’re gushing all your details.
Two: It’s completely okay to be confident in yourself. If
you’re good at it, own it. If you’re not, be really good at faking it and
people will believe you.
Three: Look people in the eye…it’s a lost trait.
Four: Strapless bras were invented for a reason…you’re 21
you should know this by now…if you’re wearing a cute outfit and your bra strap
is shining, it’s not a cute outfit anymore.
Five: If you’re drinking put your phone away. Far away.
Six: Most people will be more interested in your life than
you are. Let them talk.
Seven: Allow the boy to open the door for you…and if he
doesn’t rethink this.
Eight: Sometimes it’s okay to put yourself first…it’s not
always a selfish thing, sometimes it’s necessary
Nine: What’s important to you? Make a list and stick with it.
Ten: If you walk into a place and automatically think, oh my gosh I’m so ugly…blame it on the lights. They’re probably fluorescent and no one looks good in that lighting (Ex: Victoria's Secret dressing room...you would think they could get their lighting to make you look like the supermodels vs the super size McDonald's fries)
Eleven: Don’t drink too much tequila. Ever.
Twelve: Don’t do things that include booze, boys, nudity and
consequences….sloppy doesn’t look good on anyone.
Thirteen:
Occasionally buy the people you love simple gifts…even if it’s just
their favorite candy bar. It’s nice to know someone is thinking of you.
Fourteen: Travel overseas if at all possible…do it now while
you’re young…open your mind to something other than what is simply in front of
you. It’s a big world!
Fifteen: Cry. It’s okay to cry. This is a hard one for
me…but really, sometimes all you need is a big, girly, ugly face cry session.
Sixteen: High waisted jean shorts are not cute.
Seventeen: Tell your parents you appreciate them…more than
likely it will make their day….and then they’ll probably buy you dinner…and
really, what’s better than that?
Eighteen: Never get your hair cut the day of the special event.
Nineteen: It’s perfectly okay to do things alone.
Twenty: If the guys a jerk, then you don’t have time for
him. Buy yourself an ice cream and move on.
Twenty-One: Be around people that you can laugh with and act
yourself around.
Twenty-Two: Be with someone who is proud to have you. If he’s not willing to show you off then question his motives.
Twenty-Three: Have a pretty heart. Be giving. No matter how
pretty you are on the outside, if you have an ugly heart, you’re ugly.
You’re welcome. Store them away for a rainy day….or use them
now…especially if you’re looking in the mirror and your bra strap is showing.
