5 Lessons Learned in 2009

1. Never be afraid to tell someone you care about them.
Me and 'the ex' got back together after a 4 month split because I (unlike his pussy ass haha) wasn't afraid to say how I was feeling. It didn't work out... but I'll never regret giving it another chance. I'd be sitting here wondering and that's a much worse feeling than failure.

2. Never intentionally hurt someone. But if you accidentally hurt someone on the way... it's okay.
I've had to cut some people out of my life the past year. People who have/do mean a lot to me. At the end of the day, though, I have to protect myself first.

3. Don't worry so much about the things you can't control.
I'm future oriented. My resume speaks to the crazy amount of things I do... honestly, some of them purely for resume value. But I've learned not to worry so much about my future. If I do everything I possibly can now, why worry about what I can't control? This includes the job market when I graduate, the man I'm going to fall madly in love with... I'm leaving it to the fate. Good people find their way.

4. Take every opportunity given to you. And don't be afraid to ask for opportunities not listed.
Like I said, I'm super busy. But mostly that's because I never can say "no" to a good opportunity. With every thing comes a lesson, and I plan on learning them all. I've also learned it's okay to ask for help... whether it be a couple extra points on a test, asking someone to hook you up with their connections, or simply asking people to be your connection.

5. Different isn't bad.
My life has changed SO much SO many times over the past year. Each change has been difficult, but each change has made me stronger. And now... I think that's my favorite thing about myself.