From such a chaotic Year surely I must have learnt something? hmm….
- Some people are arses and that my friend is their problem, not yours.
- You can completely disagree with someone’s opinion & beliefs but still love/like them
- Sometimes it’s necessary to take a breather from people & places
- Being/doing things alone is great – having an identity independent of anyone else is really important
- Don’t take criticism from people that you wouldn’t ask for advice
- Planning is important, but you can’t plan everything – some of the best things (especially nights out) occur when you don’t expect them
- Always carry a coat – being ill without your mum is not great
- Blue hair is a nightmare to get rid of – I recommend red food colouring in conditioner
- My dad was right, walking is low-key kind of fun
- Some people will go their entire Uni lives without cleaning or tidying up after themselves
- Don’t have just one type of friend – have the hard-workers, the laughers, the kind, the sarcastic.
- Fake tan with a kitchen sponge if mitts are in short supply
- Be realistic – is it actually an issue or am I blowing it out of proportion?
- Your parents can learn things from you too
- Within reason, do things that scare you
- Let yourself not be okay
- There is power in silence
- Don’t drink on an empty stomach
- Second Year is a motivation vacuum
