post 2018 thoughts

lessons learnt this year: 

1. don't use words like, 'need' and 'require' when asking someone for help 
2. don't announce to the whole world that your female friend is having menses 
3. don't confront strangers when they stalk your insta story highlights 
4. it is not necessary for me to step into people's problems because they reap what they sow 
5. anyone's opinion of me doesn't change the value of who i am
6. Jesus Christ is not a coping mechanism 
7. using more stickers and emojis in my texts 
8. self awareness 
9. to be mature means being considerate to other peoples' feelings 
10. i decide what i want 
11. boundaries
12. people come and go  
13. true friends support your dreams and visions 
14. true friends value who you are and tell you the truth 
15. its okay to be alone 
16. i have weaknesses and that's okay