Things I've Learned in 26 Years

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My birthday is on Friday. I'm feeling it. Age is slowly creeping up on me, and killing me inside. It's why my knees and hips are giving out on me. I'm sure I'll find a gray strand of hair Thursday evening. I tried convincing Matt of the seriousness of this problem. I tried to tell him that after 25 goes away, you're officially an adult, and old. The fact that he turned 26 five months ago has left him with no sympathy for me.

Seriously though, I'm looking forward to 26. And I don't actually have any qualms about getting older. Aside from the fact that babies I once changed diapers for are getting ready to graduate high school. Or that one of my little cousins just gave birth to her 3rd child early this morning. Or the fact that I met my sweet husband almost twelve years ago. Time passes too swiftly. So you better learn things as you move through life.

To kick off my official birthday countdown, and my almost twenty-six years of life, here is a list I've made up celebrating each year of my life with one truth I learned that specific year.

1. High School sweethearts don't always make it.
2. Death changes everything.
3. Family is one of the most important things in this world.
4. Big sisters DO NOT like it when you use their lipstick as crayons.
5. Grandpas make the best breakfasts.
6. Grandmas make the best friends.
7. Life is never perfect.
8. One hamster is sometimes too many.
9. Growing up fast hurts a lot.
10. It's really easy to almost drown in the ocean.
11. Stitches are not always necessary.
12. Falling off a bike is easy. On a related note, broken arms hurt.
13. Boobs will grow whenever they feel like it. Whether you have a bra or not.
14. Falling in love can happen in the blink of an eye.
15. When someone dies, they take a piece of you with them.
16. God lives and Jesus is the Christ!
17. Surrounding yourself with good friends can save your life.
18. Tattoos don't hurt that bad.
19. High School sweethearts sometimes make it.
20. Never throw pork fat into a garbage disposal.
21. Living with friends always seems like a good idea at first.
22. Living with inlaws never seems like a good idea at first.
23. No one had a perfect life.
24. If you're going to attract attention, always wear a bra.
25. Children come in all shapes and sizes.
26. Being yourself is amazing!