A few things i’ve learned

•tell the girl in the bathroom you love her shirt.
•laugh!!! laugh a lot don’t ever hold it back .
•forgive.
•if something or someone upset you, take a deep breath, and let it go; don’t let those things affect how you feel and treat people.
•don’t be afraid to fall in love; but be wise about who you open your heart to. 
•ask people questions about themselves; it makes them feel important.
•cry. sometimes you need to.
•play those video games with your brother.
•focus your energy into your character and who you want to be; not so much your outward appearance.
•crawl into your parents bed and talk to them.
•be selfless-no matter if you are acknowledged or not.
•take a million pictures; but don’t forget to live in the moment.
•smile. smile until your cheeks hurt; and then still don’t stop.
•never hesitate to stay up late to watch the sunset or get up early to look at the stars.
•stay in your siblings rooms for too long; until they kick you out because you’ll all be gone one day.
•always sing at the top of your lungs.
•be open to experience new things.
•treasure your mom. she loves you more than anything in the world and only wants the best for you.
•mental health is greater than schoolwork; take care of yourself.
•be a big bundle of joy!! why not?!
•recognize the beauty that the earth brings and all that she carries.
•just kiss him.
•don’t be afraid to believe in something and stand up for it.
•be spontaneous with the people you love •say yes. dance in the rain; ride the roller coaster; go to the concert.
•ask your friends how they are. listen and support them; be there for them.
•have crazy nights with your best friends.
•appreciate the little things. holding hands; the smell of rain; fresh fruit; flowers; long hugs; secrets; the color of someone’s eyes.
•overuse “i love you.”
•be proud of yourself.
•be unapologetic.
•don’t text your ex.
•don’t worry about last night or yesterday for that matter; keep your head forward. you only progress forward.
•stay hydrated.
•love yourself. be kind to you.
•be the rich man your mother wanted you to marry.
•go there, do that.
•buy the tee-shirt.
•make it count. you have one shot. make it count.