Things I learnt turning 18 and from 2016

1. THE FIRST 10 DRIVING LESSONS ARE THE HARDEST
2. don’t drive your mums car away to park it.
3. Give blood or donate to something. Seriously it’s the best feeling ever
4. If you’re meeting your girl at 5 and you get ready at 4:45 you need to get ready earlier 😂😂
5. You can’t dance but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. I dance all the time anyway….
6. Moods fade. But you have every right to be mad. Your feelings are valid.
7. People come from all walks of life. They have problems you may or may not know about. Sometimes give them the benefit of the doubt.
8. Don’t feel bad about spending money on food. I hate it when people say “I spent all this money on food when I could have bought blah blah blah” food is important
9. Communicate. No one can read your mind, and you should never assume you know exactly what someone else is thinking. Whether they surprise or disappoint you, conversation is key.
10. Your parents may not understand everything, to be fair they were raised in a different time and in a different culture. But most of what you’re going through they did too. Just listen and learn. But still follow your heart
11. University is not a must. You guys know I was selected by the media trust to help gain further knowledge about the creative industries and what I can do to improve my work. Recently I have been selected to be mentored by Channel 4. If things go well there is the chance I could carry on. University has been drilled to be a must. However what TV shows portray about those who don’t go to university as worse off in the future isn’t true. I have family members who never went but now make over 80 to 100k. A university degree is good to have, if you want it get it. But remember there are many routes to every situation. Pick the one that makes you happiest
12. My mum told me that the people you meet growing up good and bad, you’ll meet them again at another important stage of your life. When you start university, your first proper job, dating etc. The good thing about these kind of people I met now is that I’ll become a lot more tolerant of the people like them I’ll meet in later life. Everything happens for a reason.
13. Don’t waste your time. Spend it on people who will make a difference in your life, who care about what you want and who will help you get it.
14. When it’s all said and done, make sure you’ve done more than you’ve said. Actions speak louder than words.
15. Go with your gut.
16. Make no apologies for who you are.
17. The people who try to bring you down are already below you
18. Change might suck but eventually you’ll see it’s a good thing
19. Never be afraid to ask for help. You’re human.
20. Alone time in your room isn’t a bad thing. You need to collect your thoughts.
21. I’m not anti-social I’m social to those I want to be social to.
22. Awkward moments make funny conversations later…still try to avoid them😂
23. When you’re shopping put it back where you found it.
24. Take pictures of everything. Yes I’m annoying but #1 it’s my job 😂 and #2 when we’re 25, 40 or 60. It’ll be so nice to look back on
25. Trump is old anyway. And hopefully a more sane person will run for 2020 and Kanye for 2024.
26. Unidays Spotify is amazinn
27. Get unidays and other discounts.
28. Don’t try and get a child ticket when you look grown😂
29. My voice is hella powerful and I will continue to use it like I did on my Snapchat rant a bit ago. Never keep silent about the things that disturb you.
30. Black is beautiful.
31. Natural hair is hard to keep but worth every second
32. Debit cards and Oyster cards can survive a 90°c wash
33. Listening to sad music when you’re sad actually makes you feel better.
34. Do something stupid once in a while. Mild immaturity keeps you sane.
35. Appreciate what you have. You might not always have it.
36. La Tasca make bad drinks
37. (15 year old me) “Alcohol is gross” (18 year old me) “Alchohol is still gross…but if I put it in a champagne glass it’s bearable.”
38. Make new traditions
39. Keep things from when you were young and give them to your kids. For example I have one of my mums necklaces from when she was my age.
40. Get presents NOT cash for Christmas.
41. Having a Christmas birthday is awesome because you can have pigs in a blanket and Shrimp
42. Always carry hand cream, tissues and hand gel.
43. Mistakes are as important as your successes. They’re what helped you get where you are now
44. When people are singing it isn’t a sign for a duet…apparently
45. Alevels….Btec….Apprenticeships. Pick what’s best for you
46. Stop taking your siblings clothes. Even if you are the same size….
47. Keep reading and writing. Knowledge is power
48. Watch more racially and female uplifting shows
49. Learn at your own pace
50. Yams ARE PART OF THE POTATO FAMILY
51. Don’t buy things you can’t see yourself using a month later. Write it down and wait 2 weeks. If you still want it, get it.
52. Sit downstairs with your family for dinner
53. Delete your Just Eat app near exam time. Eat a home cooked meal.
54. You can make friends online. Not everyone is a 70 year old pedo
55. Pepe the frog is my spirit animal
56. Yes you’re 18 but that doesn’t mean you have to fully adult.
57. Think before you jump down those last 4 steps.
58. Don’t skip that song you always skip. It usually becomes the song you become sick of because you keep listening to it.
59. Treat Yo Self

That’s it for now guys❤❤ see you next week 👌👌