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Important Things....

I think it is really funny how quickly things change. We pass by hundreds of people every day; we go to work, to school and everywhere in between. We are constantly learning, which is one of the best parts of life. This last year I learned many important things, and I thought I would share a few.

Here are 14 (yes, Troy Bolton's basketball number, and yes I did it pick it on purpose) important things that I have learned since my first day in High School, and good advice that I wish I had known sooner-

 1. Be nice to everyone, regardless of how well you know them, or how they treat you

 2. Smile in the hallways- the hallways are often crowded and big and scary and a smile makes it seem 85000x better

 3. Ask for extra sprinkles

 4. Don't be afraid to talk to people

 5. Even the best people have their flaws- trust me, I promise they do

 6. The temple is the happiest place on Earth- this one is just a fact

 7. Bring people notes or treats if you/they are having a bad day, because it will 
instantly bring happiness

 8. Do assignments on time, or at least an hour before they are due

 9. It is okay to freak out if you pass a test, and it is okay to freak out if you fail it. A test is a test, and it does not
define how awesome you actually are

 10. Try new things- you never know what you might actually enjoy. (I just tried steak, and sushi for the first time. AND I just barely watched Star Wars for the first time, and I really enjoyed all of these lovely things)

 11. Color with chalk- Hello, it is colorful, fun, AND messy. What more could you want?!?

 12. Talking to the cute boy in your class is rather fun, so you should do it often.

 13. Ask for help if you don't understand something- honestly, raising my hand is the best thing I have ever done

 14. Read General Conference talks because they will bring peace, and guidance, and happiness, and everything you are looking for. 


 Okay, that is my list of important things. The End.
                            &&Cheers to the rest of my Junior year, and this blog

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