Simply Felicious

Listening to: How to Save a Life - The Fray

I turned 21 on Thursday - didn’t feel very much different physically nor did I feel an abundance of overwhelming responsibilities. Since most of my friends have their birthdays waaaay before I do, by the time the end of November rolls around, it normally feels like… WEELLL IT’S ABOUT TIME SISTER HONEY BABY CHILD!

However the more I think about it, the more I’ve realised that in these 21 years I have, whether consciously or not, picked up on certain things. Sticking to the Legal 21 theme, here are 21 things I have learned over the years.

I have learned that:

1. God will always remain faithful and when you think that He has abandoned you, you will eventually find that it is you who have walked away - and that when you go back looking for Him, it is Him who finds you again (and not the other way around).
2. Some events that occur in our lives may cause us to go forever without ever knowing why they had to happen - there are no coincidences, everything happens for a reason.
3. We will meet many people over the years; we will forge lasting friendships with some, we lose touch forever with others. Good friendships, like every relationship, takes a tremendous amount of effort to maintain. Always respect the friendship that you shared and try to preserve it in any way that you can; good friendships are like wine - they taste better with age =)
4. First impressions are almost never true.
5. Never place too much importance on what other peple think of you, you only live for yourself and for God. Besides, you can never please everyone - so pick your favourites =)
6. Don’t give up on yourself; if you do, who’s left to root for you - you should be your own biggest fan.
7. When push comes to shove, sometimes, you gotta look out for Numero Uno. Everyone else is.
8. When someone hurts you, it’s always best to be honest and tell them that you do not appreciate it. It’s your right - be nice but be firm, if the person respects you, they will lay off. If they don’t give a shit even after you’ve made it clear several times that you do not appreciate it - tell them off. And take no prisoners.
9. If you want love to stay in the building, pride has to go out the window.
10. Wearing red can attract attention faster than ants to a sugar trail - just remember to shave your legs.
11. Confidence is key - love yourself. So what if the guy wouldn’t look at you, he was probably gay anyway =)
12. Have a close network of friends and never ditch them for a boyfriend/girlfriend - they are the ones who will buffer you through thick and thin, boyfriend and girlfriend.
13. NEVER speak in F language about someone else in public, there might be someone else there who understands you =)
14. Gossiping is never helpful, but it’s good therapy sometimes
15. Trust is hardest to earn, easiest to lose. Keep confidences, what goes around always comes around.
16. Everyone has a handle, find the right one and you’re set for life.
17. When we are young, black is black and white is white. The older we become, the more the lines are blurred and we begin to see shades of gray in everything. Learn to distinguish the lines and never compromise it - once we begin to compromise on our values and principles, the line will never stop moving. Tolerance is not the same as Compromise.
18. At the end of the day we are still human, we should have the courage to apologise and to forgive; to pick up our crosses and start at square one if neccesary.
19. Love, chocolate and prayers can change the world.
20. Good music is very good therapy. So is crying - there is no excuse needed in order to cry. And last but not least…
21. Take things one day at a time. You have enough strength for one day - let tomorrow take care of itself. I trust that my life is in the hands of He who is greater than me…and so I will follow Him wherever He leads me. That is a greater comfort to me than if I know that I alone am in control of my life. Trust is a must.

Thank you to everyone who have taken the time to message/call/contact and spend time with me on my birthday, you all know who you are - *many hugs* it means more to me than you will ever know. =) Thank you for the beautiful presents, both material and emotional. I am truly truly blessed to know, love and be loved by each and everyone of you.

Here’s to finally being legal. =D To more mistakes and laughter, hope and happiness, life and love.

I love you all. God bless…
Felicia

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