230. August 19, 2010

I turn old tomorrow, a.k.a. 17...

Here's what I learned:

*Best friends, don't always last forever.* *Boys are still stupid.* *Family is important.* *Things that bring you joy now probably won't bring you joy forever.* *Grandparents are amazing.* *One conversation, can change everything.* *Sometimes being a freak is cool.* *Be yourself, your craziest self, and people will respect you.* *Friends are always near, you just have to look.**Being 'cool' is overrated.* *Tucking in your shirt: it is a good feeling.* *The savior loves me and is there for me.* *Knees are worthless.* *Drama happens, even when you try to avoid it, and it sucks but sometimes it is the best thing that could happen to you* *Crying is okay.* *There is an undeniable power in the book of mormon.* *Orapple juice is the best drink around.* *Serving is the biggest blessing ever.* *Those with disablities are amazing.* *Girls camp can and will suprise you.* *LDS girls, well the ones in my ward, are the most loving, caring, funniest, loudest, craziest, most spritiual, and amazing girls around.* *Faith is a saving power.* *Christ died and atoned for me.* *Patriarchal blessing will guide you in life.* *Sratch that last one, flirting in general is fun, and awkward.* *Distance doesn't change that much.* *Awkwardness is not going to go away by itself.* *MRIs are terrifying.* *Girls are brats.* *Allred, he's still amazing. If not more amazing then before.* *Music is my favorite.* *I love high school soccer... or maybe not. * *You are never too old to dress up like a freak.* *Night games will always be fun.* *Going back to childhood ways can change your life.* *Aggie's ice cream. amazing. * *Siblings are a blessing, especially older sisters.* *I think about the future way to much.* *wedding planning is fun* *wedding blogs/engagement pictures are addicting* *sometimes i think about baby names... okay a lot* *College scares me * *If you ask, he will answer.*  *16 isn't all it's cracked up to be. * *Driving is only 'cool' until you realize you have to pay for gas. * *The PG pool is the worst place to work.*  *5:30am comes around pretty quickly. * *It's all about attitude.*