21 things I learned by 21.

I turned 21 in January so yep that's quite a while ago and I should've really made a post like this then, but I didn't. So why not do it now! I've been on this earth for 21 years so I thought I'd share 21 wisdom-y things I've learned during my life.

1. The people you thought would be in your life forever probably won't be. Don't beat yourself up about it, it's just life.

2. You can't keep everyone happy and attempting to do so will only make you miserable. It's not worth it.

3. Get rid of toxic people from your life. You do not need them bringing you down with their constant negativity and bad treatment.

4. Can't find a friend to go to that concert with 'cause none of your friends like the band? Go alone. Trust me you'll regret it if you don't and besides, nobody cares that you're there alone. Those people aren't there for you, they're there for the band/artist.

5. Don't stay with the boy who treats you badly just because you think you love him. If there's no respect on both parts then what's the point? You're wasting your time.

6. Sometimes you need your own space and that's okay. It's good to enjoy your own company.

7. You can't expect to have everything handed to you on a plate, that's not how it works. If you want nice things/success you have to work for them/it.

8. It's more about who you know than what you know. Especially when it comes to jobs.

9. You can't rely on other people to be happy.

10. It's normal to not want to go 'clubbing' every weekend. It doesn't make you boring, it just means you're growing up.

11. Saving money is really hard.

12. When life gets tough, the serenity prayer can/will help. "Lord grant me the serenity to change the things I can, the courage to accept the things I can't and the wisdom to know the difference."

13. Your parents are not always right and you will disagree with some of their opinions.

14. Don't chase after people. If they don't want to be in your life anymore don't try and force them.

15. It's easier to give advice than to follow it.

16. Cats are better than people.

17. Even though it sometimes doesn't feel like it, there are people out there who love and care about you.

18. Worrying about what people think doesn't affect anyone else but you. You're hindering yourself from wearing the things you want, doing the things you want and being who you want to be. Let people judge, let them disapprove, as long as you're happy nothing else matters.

19. It's okay to still be obsessed with Disney when you're an adult. It's also okay to have Disney Princess wallpaper at age 21...

20. Don't be afraid to say 'no'. You don't have to do anything you don't want to.

21. IKEA is the greatest place on earth and you will become obsessed.