Today I hit a milestone, I am turning the good ol' 21. To mark this event I wanted to share 21 things I have learnt on my 21 years on this magnificent planet. 

*(not in chronological order)*

1. Don't put metal in a microwave; I once put beans in a tiny little pan in the microwave... the result was not pretty

2. You're going to lose friends, even the ones you imagined to keep for life. 

3. Treat yo'self; okay so maybe I've preached this one a little bit too much lately like the time I spent 2 years worth of student loan on makeup & clothes. 

4. Don't compare yourself to others. Your teeth may not have looked the same or as nice as everyone else, but stop comparing everything happens in good time.

5. Your parents are always right, except for when it comes to clothes and what looks nice. 

6. Food is your best friend, just stop eating the wrong kind of food.

7. Don't cry when it's nap time at 12pm, you're gonna miss those naps when you're older.

8. Jump into the deep end, trust yourself to swim and make it back to shore.

9. Don't be afraid to cry in front of loved ones when you lose someone you love, you can't always be strong.

10. Respect your parents/family, you know they have sacrificed a lot for you to get where you are today.

11. You're not fat, but keep doing those stupid fad diets and you'll surely become it.

12. Spots aren't just for teens, unfortunately they come and go as they please.

13. Frozen yoghurt is a big part of life, Snog (westfields)  will soon become your favourite place.

14. Don't hate carbs, just chose the right ones. 

15. Timing is everything, love as much as your heart desires, if it isn't the right time then it won't be.

16. You did right not retaliating to the bullies, you made yourself stronger. 

17. You lost your first love and best friend but it's okay, it's okay. 

18. The first two years of uni will be basically hell, girls will be bitchy and it will feel like year 10 all over again. This is what happens when one person influences the mind of others due to her own insecurity, stick to your own manners and just remove yourself from the bitterness. After all you can't blame her, who likes being the second choice of a guy who wanted you first.

19. Drink water whenever you can, water is the best thing you can have. Forget the fizzy drinks, just order water whenever you're out for food, add a slice of lemon in there too to keep things classy. 

20. Learn to let things go; some things you can not fix no matter how hard you try so do yourself a favour and stop trying to fix things especially when you weren't the one to break them.

21. Treat people with your manners not theirs, hold yourself with poise and dignity and don't let anyone bring your morals down. 

and one for good luck...

22. We all make mistakes, learn to forgive yourself and move past it. That does not define you, you know better than that. 

it's going to end up more than 21...

23.

24. Please just stop with the tweezers, leave those brows at peace you're gonna need them to have fleeky brows soon.

25. Being organised isn't that hard... If you actually stay on top of it... which you don't.

26. Be nice to your sister, she's gonna move to London and you'll get the room all to yourself soon enough.

27. Don't give up on your dreams, even if it is being the next JoJo by the age of 13 which you already failed at. Keep on going.

28. Boys at a young age are pointless they can't give you the love you deserve. And if when you get older a guy doesn't show you he wants you and doesn't treat you how he should then walk away from that headache.

29. Put that phone down, the people that matter the most are probably already around you appreciate them.

30. Bay parking isn't too bad, but parallel parking however. avoid it. along with cramped multi-storey carparks.

31.  A little german shepherd puppy can grow to steal your heart and bring you so much joy you can't even imagine.

32. Stop being scared of driving cause there are other cars on the road. (ps; you're going to pass first time around).

33. There will be a girl thats gonna claim cupcakes are her thing, and that you stole her idea for prom but please believe me when I tell you, that will pass and other peoples opinions do not matter. You're a good person keep going.

34. Don't ever feel restricted from achieving more, or listing more than 21 things...