Realize. Then we'd be perfect for each other.

So I think I've grown up quite a bit in the past few years of my life, and I'd like to share some of the things I've come to realize with my getting older. This was originally a Facebook note, but I've added a few things just for my blog readers. Hope someone out there benefits from my ramblings.

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God really won't strike you down if you chew your food during the blessing.


Just because your boobs hurt, it doesn't mean that they're growing. Sorry.


Makeup doesn't make people pretty.


If he doesn't like you, it doesn't mean you're ugly.


Hating yourself never fixed a dang thing.


It's not all sunshine and rainbows. People are hurting.


Mama can't really fix everything, but she'll try anyway.


That pimple on your forehead? Never as big as you think it is.


Bad things happen to good people. All the time. There's not a good reason why.


If a guy talks to you at no other time but in the early morning hours, he isn't wanting you for your lovely mind. Don't answer the phone.


The movie is almost never as good as the book.


Crying and driving don't mix well, but it's doable


Everything's funnier upside-down.


Music makes it better.


If you're going nowhere, take your friends with you. They'll make the ride much more fun.


People don't like it when you flirt with their boyfriends.


When creepy people come up to your window, don't roll it down to say hi.


Nobody looks cuter drunk. Nobody.


Swing sets and monkey bars aren't just for elementary.


Keep your music up loud, so you can't hear your worries.


The police officer is always right. Just go with it.


Studying might actually help a little bit.


Hold your friends when they're crying. Everyone needs someone to hold on to.


If he screwed you over twice, he'll do it a third time. Don't be a doormat.


Be a listening ear, and you'll find more friends.


Caring shouldn't just be reserved for people who'll care back.


If you have to ask "do I look like a slut in this?" don't wear it. Chances are, you do.


No one ever got in trouble for acting like a lady.


Cussing doesn't help the situation.


You can't carry all those books by yourself, stop being dumb.


Don't ever say "I love you" just because he did first.


"Cool, Popular" is just how far we all have to fall.


Tons of black eyeliner will NOT help your appearance.


Keep your phone on you at all times.


There are worse things in life than liking the same guy as your friend does.


If you're loud enough, people won't step on you.


Friends really do love at all times.


God is not always loud and in your face. He isn't always on your sleeve, or on the faces of the people you see everyday. You may not be able to find Him for huge lengths of time..but He is always. always there. He never left. He never will.