30 Things I've Learned in 30 years....

I turned 30 last year and it got me thinking about all the things I have done in my life so far. All of the jobs, roles, friends, loves and losses I have experienced have each taught me valuable 'life lessons' which I thought I would share with you, my readers.

So here we go, the 30 Things I have Learned in 30 years.....

1. Friends - as Robbie Williams once sang...."you win some, you lose some" and that's ok.
2. You don't need alcohol to have fun and dance on tables, you just need a good friend.
3. Not everyone has the same polite manners as me.
4. Always write thank you notes.
5. Avoid 'Ikea' at the weekend.
6. Positivity is the key to faking confidence.
7. Snow is no longer any fun once you're an adult and are expected to drive in it to get to work!
8. Giving people thoughtful and creative gifts makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside.
9. You don't need everyone to like you.
10. Being short (precisely 5ft1") has some limited advantages, but not when you're buying jeans!
11. Failing something doesn't mean you give up.
12. Life is full of highs and lows (and somewheres in between).
13. Hearty roast dinners make everything better!
14. Never take time spent with your family and friends for granted.
15. We always want what we haven't got.
16. It's ok to not always be in control of everything all of the time.
17. There will never be a book series as epic as Harry Potter in my lifetime.
18. Don't waste time thinking about the "What if's...?"
19. Giving someone your time is more valuable than giving them money.
20. U2 have never written a bad song.
21. Don't take things personally; as this is just a reflection of your insecurities.
22. Have courage and be kind - always!
23. You are never too old for Disney.
24. Memories are far more valuable than things.
25. Remember that what you see on people's social media are merely highlights and not their life story.
26. No one can ever replace Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May as car show hosts.
27. Take time to travel the world and experience different cultures.
28. My favourite country to travel to and explore is Italy.
29. 'Life Plans' don't always work out how (or when) you expect them to but embrace what life throws at you and you'll come out stronger.
30. Time you enjoy wasting, is not wasted time.

Until next time.....
Big Love,

L x