28 Lessons on my 28th Birthday

Today marks my 28th birthday. I was born at 7:17pm, so depending on what time you are reading this post, I could still be 27… or I could have just turned 28!

1. The stuff on the top shelf of your parent’s bathroom closet is not worth the fall.

2. Don’t try to keep drinking in high school a secret from your parents. They will find out.

3. Childhood stuffed animals bring comfort during difficult times, like when someone passes away.

4. The kitty litter must be changed once a week. Or your cat will poop on the floor.

5. You can’t hide a hangover.

6. You also can’t avoid a hangover.

7. If you don’t have anything nice to say … don’t say it to someone who is going to blab it to the world.

8. Make sure you always wash the soap out of the frying pan before you make scrambled eggs.

9. 75% of the things that you stress over will always work out in the end.

10. Some people are mean. And there is nothing that you can do to change them.

11. Cats are amazing friends.

12. Marriage is not easy – but one of the best things I have ever been a part of.

13. If the weatherman says its going to snow, it’s probably not going to snow.

14. Even if the subject complains, take as many pictures as you can – for memories are best when captured in a photo. You’ll be thanked later.

15. One red sock can ruin a whole load of laundry.

16. Dancing relieves stress. It also burns calories. And livens up any party. Or boring day.

17. Curly hair should NEVER be cut short. Or dyed red.

18. Remember to always say I Love You.

19. Glass pans explode when put in an oven on temps above 400F.

20. Mrs. Butterworth can’t talk in real life.

21. It is possible to ask too many questions.

22. Don’t run up hardwood stairs in socks.

23. Never leave your diary under your mattress. It WILL be found by your sisters and cousin.

24. Honestly is not always the best policy.

25.  Never shut a door behind you if you think it could lock.

26. Peroxide will not make your hair blonde – instead, it will be extremely orange (thanks Liz).

27. Don’t judge a book by its cover – or a person by the first impression they give you. That person could end up being one of your best friends.

28. Laughter really can be the best medicine for a bad day.