Here's a little thing I found when scrolling through Pinterest one day. It's a 19 Things I've Learnt thing, so I figured it was only fitting to upload for today as it's my 19th birthday. The 'headings' were in the one of Pinterest, but I added a little to them (the part after the colon). This author/creator of this list is Anonymous. I've uploaded my own version of this today, but I liked this one because it's a little less serious :-)

1. Always carry some cash: there are still some old fashioned places out there that don't accept card, you never know if you'll stumble across a market or if a friend needs some cash.

2. Always carry a lighter with you: even if you don't smoke, it can sometimes be a conversation starter - it has been for me at least. 

3. Ask people how their day is going, and genuinely mean it!

4. Take lots of photos: whether it be photos of your surroundings, photos with your friends or even a selfie - I love documenting everything.

5. Stay in contact with your parents: I don't do this enough, but I think it's important to stay in contact with those two awesome people who brought you into this would.

6. Open your mind, your hands and your heart: let yourself fall hard in love, believe in yourself, trust others. 

7. Be gentle, but also aggressive

8. Respect everybody 

9. Wearing a black outfit will ALWAYS make you feel better about yourself

10. Tip cafe's whenever you can 

11. Change is the only consistent thing in your life; AMEN to that!

12. Smile often: smile at strangers and lighten up their day, smile with your friends and let that smile radiate inside of you. 

13. Body image means nothing: your body is constantly changing and it's important to love who you are.

14. Don't hold grudges: you're allowed to be mad at someone for a moment, but then just drop it and move on with your life - it's wasting energy to hold a grudge. 

15. Don't feel bad drinking alone: I mean, don't get drunk with yourself every night, but there's nothing wrong with the occasional glass of wine (or vodka lemonade) when you're having a bath or had a rough day.

16. Don't allow the opinions of others to destroy you: BE YOURSELF AND DON'T LET ANYONE TELL YOU HOW TO ACT.

17. Sing all the time: who cares if you suck at singing, sing loud, sing proud and scream the greatest raps at the top of your lungs.

18. Take time to think: going and sitting in a park by yourself for an hour or two is the most underrated thing ever - it's awesome and totally necessary.

19. Live for yourself: pretty self explanatory right?! Don't let anyone dictate who you are or what you're doing in your life.