Here goes;
1) Trust your instincts
There are so many different, strange situations that us, as human beings, are thrust into. Most are epic, some are unpleasant, and we all react differently & accordingly. But one thing I've come to realise is in any situation, trusting your gut is nearly always bang on the money. Your intuition knows, don't doubt it so often.
2) Animals make better friends than humans
It's true, they do. There's no bullshit, no back stabbing, no expectations, just love and affection.
3) Pain is only temporary
I've given birth, I've had many (shit) tattoos, I've bailed off my roller skates more times than I can count, and although pain can feel like it is the end of the world at the time, it's not, and then you continue living your life, and no one cares about your sore vagina/knee/scab.
4) Speaking of tattoos...
When your parents say "you'll regret it", they're probably right.
5) I (and most likely you aswel) will never look like Miranda Kerr
This was a hard pill to swallow.
6) Exercising is the key to happiness
I totally live by this motto. Exercise, music, food and love. Nothing beats it!
7) Your parents are probably right
Referring back to no.4- as annoying as it is (in your teens especially) they make a lot of sense.
(I'm totally only writing this in the hope that Blake and O read this one day and realise that Ma and Dad are 100% right)
8) Music is an integral part of living
Listening to relatable lyrics, relaxing to some smooth beats, dancing like a spaz to a funky tune, bawling your eyes out to a song during a break up- whatever it is, music is always there for you.
9) Clothes literally disappear into thin air
Seriously, where do they go? That expensive dress three years back? Vanished. There is a vortex for women's clothing and it is overflowing.
10) Love your family
They're the only ones you have after all.
11) People are shit
You'll be disappointed, offended, and hurt hundreds of times by people. Hold on tight to the good ones.
12) You're not always right
This one took me 25 years to learn, I'm not even sure if we are totally there yet, but I figure Oli has to be right at least some of the time right?
13) Good food doesn't come in a brown paper bag
For the first 20 years, good food to me was a burger & chips. God I'm glad my taste buds veered me down a different path 5 years ago. Coriander, chilli, rocket, basil, garlic, cucumber, fresh eggs, watermelon, eye fillet steak, chicken breast, spiced rice, prawns, mushrooms, avocado, ohhhh avocado, you guys are everything to me. Everything.
14) Time is more precious than money
Someone older and much wiser told me this a little while back, and whilst money is the basis of our lives at this stage, I do understand that ultimately, time is far more precious. After all, you can be the richest son of a bitch in town, and not have a single moment to enjoy it.
15) Hindsight is bittersweet
It's so easy to look back and say, I should have done this or that, but at the end of the day- it's never that simple. Life is one complex mofo after all.
16) Live in the moment
I'm big on seizing the day, blurting out what I think, buying the dress, and generally being unpredictable and flaky. And I love it.
17) Be true to yourself
A corny statement, but one that is important I feel. The teenage years are all about following the crowd and often doing things that you don't want to do. Fuck the crowd, you won't remember them in 5 years anyway.
18) Dress for your body shape
After years of squeezing into unflattering outfits to match the "trend" (baaaaaaaaa), by age 22, cosmopolitan finally informed me of what I should be wearing for my hourglass shape. And they were right. Always, always, wear what suits your shape.
19) Eat the fucking cake
And enjoy it.
20) Believe in yourself
Because if you don't, then neither will anyone else. Confidence is key my friends.
21) Reading books is crucial
Oli and I had this convo last night, about how easy it is once you're out of school to lose your literacy and grammar skills. Not a problemo if you read. Not to mention you're training your brain and feeding your imagination. So bloody crucial.
22) Having kids is crazy
So crazy.
23) Dont sweat the small stuff
Too often we fret about the stupidest things, and most of it won't matter in a week. Forget it, and focus on the big picture. (This one is a work in progress but I'm getting there)
24) Don't take life too seriously
Never have, never will.
25) Love is the sole reason for living
Not making money, being pretty, becoming famous, or running 100 marathons. Loving, and being loved, is why we are here.
That's a wrap folks
Gem- 25 years young and probably still incredibly naive according to most 50 year olds. But I don't take 50 year olds seriously.
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