25 Lessons

I know that twenty-five years isn’t a long time in the grand scheme of things, but I’ve always loved celebrating milestone moments. I’m so thankful for everything that I’ve learned and experienced in these past years; I know that I wouldn’t be the person I am today without everything that happened in them. Here’s to many more years of learning, failing, growing, and choosing to follow the Lord above all else!

Life is better when you treat it like an adventure
Chocolate fixes everything…even if you’re lactose intolerant
Waiting for the time to be right is just an excuse for staying in your comfort zone
Stepping out in faith sometimes means faithfully waiting
The Lord moves in mysterious ways, but we don’t need to…put your signal light on
Being worried about what others will think of you is the quickest way to shut yourself down
Not everyone will like you, and that’s okay
You won’t like everyone, and that’s okay too
Pets really do make life more interesting
Don’t apologize for the things that you like. Own that weirdness
God’s timing is very different from our own, but it’s always perfect
It’s okay to escape reality from time to time so long as you always remember your way home
Friends are the family that we choose, so choose wisely
God can turn all manner of broken things into beautiful testimonies
You’re basically an expensive house plant, don’t forget to water yourself and make sure that you get some sunshine
If you find someone who can both tell you how it is and hype you up, hold on to them!
Instead of comparing yourself to others, choose to champion and build them up
Don’t be afraid of how the Lord made you. He didn’t mess up, and He isn’t done yet
Contentment is not the same thing as complacency
If you find an author you like, it’s okay to buy all of the books they’ve ever written. It shows that you aren’t scared of commitment
Trying to fit into the moulds of society will only leave you feeling more alone
Be the friend that you wish you had growing up
Don’t be afraid to ask for help; it doesn’t mean that you’re weak
We weren’t meant to go through life alone. Find a community and lean on each other
Find reasons to laugh everyday