25 Lessons in 25 Years

I was not looking forward to today as it marks my 25th birthday. I have always thought that it's all downhill after you hit this age. However, my perspective on this was altered by a quote that I found while browsing Pinterest.

"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many"

Puts things into perspective doesn't it? So, I'm thankful that God's mercy and grace has seen me through to another birthday! 

So, to celebrate in Blog Land, I will do what I love...making lists...ha. I'm going to share with you The 25 Things I've Learned in 25 years. 

1. Women are the most resilient creatures that God created.

2. Pooting never ceases to be funny...

3. The most hilarious things happen in the middle of the sermon at church...when you cannot laugh.

4. Being extremely analytical is a blessing and a curse.

5. Over thinking can ruin something in .5 seconds flat.

6. You are never too old to stop learning.

7. You will outgrow some of the friends you've known since Kindergarten...and that's ok.

8. Hell really does have no fury like a woman scorned.

9. Waiting on God is not passive. It is active.

10. Some lessons have to be learned the hard way.

11. Books are precious things.

12. Parents who make everything easy for their kids now are handicapping their future.

13. Having a few close friends is better than being Ms. Popularity.

14. If someone you trust is telling you another person's "secrets", chances are they're telling someone else yours.

15. Sometimes love is fireworks...at other times...it comes softly.

16. Friendship is the most important foundation of a romantic relationship.

17. The world does not revolve around me.

18. It is absolutely, 100% ok to cry.

19. Faith in God also means faith in His timing.

20. It's ok to have high standards when it comes to the men.

21. Coffee is a precious gift from above.

22. I can do ALL things through Christ.

23. It will take a brave man to love me.

24. Music is the language of our deepest feelings.

25. Quoting from the book Captivating...I used to feel this way, " I am not enough and I'm too much at the same time. Not pretty enough, not thin enough, not kind enough, not gracious enough, not disciplined enough. But too emotional, too needy,  too sensitive, too strong, too opinionated, too messy. " However, I have learned that through Jesus Christ...I AM ENOUGH. 

*Quote taken from Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge