1. Just because you said you would be friends forever in high school doesn't mean you should count on it. People change. Sometimes drastically.
2. Just because someone says that they love you doesn't mean they actually do. Actions speak much louder then words, so instead of listening, watch.
3. FOR THE LOVE OF (insert whatever deity you choose here), PUT DOWN THE PHONE AND DRIVE.
4. No man or woman is worth your tears and the one who is won't make you cry.
5. True family are the people you would still want to hang out with if you weren't connected by DNA.
6. Opinion is a matter of opinion. Try to remember that before you shove yours down someones throat.
7. Home is where the happiness is.
8. Trying to change someone can be like trying to change a potato into a monkey. Get together with someone because of who they are, not who you hope to change them to be.
9. Live like there is no tomorrow, love like you have never been hurt, and dance like no one is watching.
10. A silent shoulder to cry on means much more then unwelcome advice.
11. When you listen to someone REALLY listen, don't just wait for your turn to speak.
12. "You are not your F***ing Khakis" - Tyler Durdan (Ok, if you dont know who Tyler Durdan is, for goodness sake go out and rent Fight Club right now! Dont worry. I'll wait)
13. "The Sh*t you own ends up owning you" - Tyler Durdan
14. "Its just a couch" - Lester Burnham (Again, if you dont know who Lester Burnham is also rent American Beauty)
15. There will always be people telling you how to live your life, so either tune them out, or speak up and stand up.
16. If mother nature had intended us to fly she would have given us wings. But I guess anti-anxiety pills will just have to do...
17. Never, EVER lie to your kids. (yes this includes Santa Clause (Sorry kids)) when they find out the truth it will haunt you.
18. Life is not fair. Deal with it and move on instead of waisting time complaining about it.
19. Its just hair. Seriously. Im sick of watching these chicks on Americas Next Top Model start bawling because they got a hair cut. I just buzzed off three years worth of hair growth for the heck of it. If you get a makeover and look great afterwords stop crying over the loss of your hair. Its not a friend or relative and believe it or not it will grow back.
20. Make time for the people you love. You never know when they (or you) might be gone.
21. Life is short, so enjoy it while you can.
22. "What doesn't kill you only makes you stranger." - The Joker
23. Want to be loved and respected by your friends? If you are not already, maybe its time you got new friends.
So thats it. 23 lessons for 23 years. Hope you enjoyed it.
