21 Things I've Learned by 21

So, the 12th November marked my 21st birthday. With this being a 'milestone' age n all that I thought I'd jot down the 21 things I've learned throughout my life so far and turn it into a blog post. Let's get cracking.

Friendships don't last. No matter how hard you try to make them work and no matter how much you want them to stay - they don't. It hurts like a bitch but you'll soon get over it. It is their loss after all, isn't it?
But some do. These guys put up with you through all your crazy outbursts, stress breakdowns and blonde moments, yet they still love you. Cheers guys if you're reading this, much appreciated.
You can't eat as much and get away with it. I am a huuuuuuuge food lover. Constantly eating. Sadly, there comes a time when you learn you can no longer eat loads and do fuck all. You actually need to exercise in order to keep your body in the state you want it. Fab - more effort.
It's okay to not know what you want to do. I still don't have a clue. I may be 21 and getting into this adulting lark but in terms of having a career planned out? Nope. Not a darn clue. But trust me it's alright - I would rather take time to make the best decision than rush into one and be stuck and unhappy.
The small things can make the biggest difference. My mum told me this over and over when I was younger and as usual, it went in one ear and straight out the other. As I've gotten older I've found that doing little things for people is one of the best feelings. Talking to the elderly when I'm out and about, seeing how happy it makes them to actually speak to someone. Surprising my friend with a cuppa from Costa whilst we're having a mad day at work - peoples reactions to the things you do for them are priceless.
No matter how much sleep you get, you're constantly tired.
Sometimes there is nothing better than a night in. I'm more closer to the recluse end of the spectrum so nights out aren't really my thing anyway. However, on evenings when you really cannot be bothered or are super tired, there is nothing more appealing than lounging about on the sofa in your pjs watching trash tv.
Playground fights don't matter. Remember waaaay back in primary when you and your old bezzie had a massive falling out in the playground cos you couldn't agree on a dance routine to the latest Hannah Montana song? Yeah. That doesn't matter. None of it matters. There are more important things for you to worry about.
It is good to give yourself some space. Getting away from whirl of social media and whizzes of real life interaction for a bit is great - whether it's going for a long run, relaxing in a bubbly bath or just chilling around the house on your own - it does wonders for your soul.
Disney films still make things better. I think we can all agree on this one right? Disney films make you feel good, no doubt about it. The feel good story lines and the endless amounts of happy they emit. When I'm down I stick one on, settle down with some grub and I'm already on the road to happiness.
Don't let things get to you. This one is a toughie for me and I'm still learning to do it. I'm a very sensitive person, so much so that things people say can stick with me for weeks. It gets me down but I'm working to control it. I can't wait until the day where I simply don't give a second thought to what people say.
Nobody's perfect (I GOTTA WORK IT AGAIN AND AGAIN TIL' I GET IT RIGHT *super cool Hannah Montana ref guyz*). Everyone makes mistakes, everyone is human. The people I look up to aren't perfect and they realise that - it's admirable.
Treat others how you would like to be treated. THIS was always said in primary school, in fact I swear it was one of our mantras. Ya know, the ones stuck up on every classroom door? It could not be any more true. I treat everyone I come across with love, kindness and compassion and the majority of the time I get treated that way in return. I don't see the point in treating someone badly, life is too short to spend it being mean.
Don't be ashamed of your quirks, celebrate them! The things that make you different are the things that make you, you.
People change. It's nothing to do with you at all, it's all down to them. Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do about it. It's best to let them go.
A smile is the best thing you can wear. It beams confidence and will make you feel better 10x better about yourself, promise.
Life isn't all happiness and rainbows. Bad things do happen and you have to find a way through it. You lose people you love, you deal with rejection, you deal with hurt - but there is a light at the end of the tunnel you just need to keep going.
Life will get boring - and it's up to you to make it fun again. There will come times where you are dissatisfied with everything so it's aaaaaaaall down to you to ignite the spark that is life. Find things that inspire you, act upon your dreams and never give up. Cos ya know, yolo and all that.
Don't be so hard on yourself! I wish I'd learned this a long time ago rather than more recently. I was crazy hard on myself a while back; I would scrutinize everything I did and it made me miserable. Cut yourself some slack - it's one of the best things you can do.
The future is scary. When I was younger I was under the impression that life was a walk in the park and our futures are somewhat definite, set in stone if you will. Truth is, you never know what is round the corner, what will happen and who you will meet. Take everything one step at a time and you'll find yourself not having a mad panic of what the future holds.
Never say never.