There are some things irrespective of how often you hear them from how many ever people, they always strike your core with a blazing spear. This is one of those things. It resonates with me deeply and has everything I want to tell the world. It was written by my favorite Instagram account @velvetta.
"Life lessons:
- Self-pity is the absolute worst. Do everyone a massive & eliminate it. A friend once said, "Self-pity is found between shit and syphilis." I agree.
- Long distance relationships never work for long periods of time. It takes great honesty and loyalty. Check if you guys are in possession of these qualities before jumping in.
- 'Some of the worst mistakes in my life have been haircuts.' OK, Jim Morrison said that, but the man just got me!
- Identify when someone is stringing you along and be brave enough to cut off. This is important for your self-worth. Don't be anyone's doormat. Anyone. It could be your partner, boss or even friends.
- Listen, having an opinion is cool. It shows courage and individuality. But know when and where to present it. Just because social media is an open playing field and everyone comes out to bat doesn't mean you have to be tactless too. Give it a listen between your own ears, then decide if you want to post publicly. Filters are amazing. Use one.
- Spending time with friends from the same sex is as important as hanging with your beau or people of the opposite sex.
- If the shoe is killing you, make adjustments. If it continues to hurt, it's not for you. Abandon mission.
- Travel. But not because people on Facebook are doing it. I know, travel is everybody's new "hobby" and if you haven't done a euro trip with a million friends then you're practically pariah. Ugh. Screw that. Pick a destination you think you'll like, do your research and go. Do it because you want to, because you can. Not for a FB airport check-in.
- Stop being an asshole when you know you're hurting someone. I love how people pretend like they don't know someone was hurt by their words or actions. Don't be that person. Face them, apologise, set things straight. It's never too late to be kind.
- A gentle reminder that high school was a long time ago, and by continuing to behave like a teenager you're losing respect and good people. Your credibility will drop to minus. Seriously, grow up. Now."
