I've Learned...

I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on and it will be better tomorrow.

I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way they handle three things:  a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they are gone.

I've learned that making a living is not the same as making a life.

I've learned that life sometimes gives you second chances.

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands...you have be able to throw something back.

I've learned that whenever you decide something with an open heart it's usually the right decision.

I've learned that people love a warm hug, or just a friendly handshake.

I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

I've learned that you can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.

I've learned that wherever I do, the worlds worst drivers follow me.

I've learned that we don't have to change our friends, if we understand that friends change.

I've learned it's taken me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and still have the greatest time.

I've learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned that people who care about you most in life, are taken away from you too soon.

I've learned that people shouldn't fight over stupid things.

I've learned one must always admit when they are wrong, and say they are sorry.

I've learned that when you get sick it's always on the weekend or some vacation or holiday or something and you always get better before you have to go back to school/work.

I've learned that you can't force someone to care about you.

I've learned that sometimes you just need to shut up and listen.

I've learned that just when I get my room the way I like it, my mom makes me clean it.

I've learned that although it's hard to admit it, I'm secretly glad my parents are strict with me.

I've learned that there are people who love you dearly, they just don't know how to show it.

I've learned that someone three hours can feel like three seconds.

I've learned that it's best to be yourself.

I've learned not to be shy, you will miss out on a lot of good things.

I've learned that worrying about things you cannot control is a waste of time.

I've learned that the best friends are the ones who don't question you and are there for you unconditionally.

I've learned not to waste tears on things that don't matter.

I've learned that sometimes its okay to feel like crap, in the end it must get better.

I've learned that heroes are people who do what needs to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned that sometimes your family is not always there for you.  It may seem funny, but people who aren't related to you can take care of you and love you, and teach you what it is to be loved.  Families aren't biological.

I've learned that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret, it may change your life forever.

I've learned that sometimes your heart hurts so bad you can't even breath, that all you need is a warm hug and a hand to hold...but happiness will eventually prevail and you will love like you have never loved before.