Saturday 17 December 2016

26 things I learnt before I became 26

[1] People very close to you can turn out to be the biggest assholes. You can spend your whole life thinking you know someone, and in a second, something can break all illusions. They are just to improve your learning curve. But not every human being is the same.
[2] Sometimes, we just like someone based on the idea we have of them, the image they have painted in front of us. And sometimes, when that smokescreen blows away, you realize it was just an empty board without any picture, only what you wanted to see/ were made to see.
[3] When you want someone, they might not be ready and someone might be ready for you when you aren't. Timing's a bitch! But it is always better to be with someone who loves you rather than being with someone you love or just learn to walk away with your head held high hoping that something/someone better is definitely in store for you.
[4] Try not to dwell on regrets for long. There is no point in crying about could/should have beens. Remember it enough so you don't make the same mistake again.
[5] Accept and say sorry if you realize you made a mistake. You won't choke to death if you apologize. Peace of mind is more important than your stupid ego satisfaction.
[6] Don't judge someone at face value. First impression should really not be the last impression. Ultimately actions count, not words or looks.
[7] Stand upto your friends when required. Yes, it takes a lot of courage but do it even if there is a chance of losing that friendship.
[8] Don't waste someone else's time by lying or if you aren't ready to tell them the truth or face it yourself. You never know how much it could hurt them.
[9] Learn to cook atleast one dish that you can be proud of. Even if you can't cook anything else.
[10] Create playlists for your mood in your music player. It does a lot for changing your mood.
[11] Have atleast one hobby that you pursue with passion. Take out time for it atleast once a week.
[12] Travelling must be a hobby. You just don't get any experiences living at home your whole life. It changes you and your outlook on life and people a lot.
[13] Pamper yourself all you can. Very few people would do that for you. But do appreciate those who do.
[14] You miss your siblings, even the stupid fights when you stay away from them for long. You actually long for those fights with them.
[15] You can eat out all you want, but after everything you realize there is nothing better than mumma's home cooked food.
[16] Have atleast one best friend in life. There is nothing better than sharing bits about your tiring day with someone. Or getting advice on all life matters big or small. Not saying whether you really have to follow their advice or not.
[17] There is no age limit for learning anything new
[18] A lot of things are unfair in the world, you have to learn to live with them. Don't expect the lion not to eat you even if you are the most innocent human of all
[19] Don't ever settle for anything less than what you think you deserve. Maybe love changes it, not sure about this one! It is difficult to quantify how much compromise you would be willing to do for someone.
[20] Loneliness isn't that scary. You should learn to like your own company, otherwise who would like being with you if you don't like being with yourself.
[21] You fall in and out of love too easily. It is not love, just infatuation that goes away as soon as you busy yourself with something/someone else.
[22] You might fight with your parents for not letting you do certain things, but at the end of the day, you still love and miss them and long to hear their voice if you are staying away from them. Any freedom falls short in front of the love you have for them.
[23] All your friends don't care about you or make time for you in their busy schedule. After sometime, this really doesn't bother you. This is when you know, you have grown up. Which is why, [16] is necessary.
[24] Everyone should have an  experience of living independently once in their lifetime. You learn things that your school or parents never taught you. It makes you self sufficient and independent.
[25] Don't ever force anyone to follow something you believe in. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, respect that rather than judging.
[26] Don't try to act like a know-it-all and make other people feel small in front of you. It doesn't show your vast knowledge, rather how small your thinking is.

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