What I learned in 2007 The basics first: 1. I learned that I am racist 2. I learned a religious school is as bad as it sounds 3. I learned I can only keep a guy for 2 monhts at a time - and still have yet to keep one for Valentines Day 4. I learned you really can survive on noodles and chocolate alone 5. I learned that my life line has become my phone charger 6. I learned that I really do miss my family and would possibly have a hard time leaving them long-term 7. I learned that life is less stressful without a boy or friends 8. I learned I can survive without a car 9. I learned I know and love my sister more than I thought 10. I learned there are benefits to living with a deaf Grandma 11. I learned not to let others tell you how to think or feel - you have your own mind - except in educational settings, they tell you how to think 12. I learned...finally...hopefully not to believe the same type of situation that has failed repeatedly in the past thinking "this time is different" 13. I learned the term 'friend' coming from a boy merely lasts two months and slowly dimishes throughout 14. I learned you can complain all you want about anything you want as long as you follow through with the task 15. I learned that texts can be the cause of SO many miscommunications 16. I learned not to waste time on others that won't sacrifice some time for me 17. I learned that the past always comes back to haunt me 18. I learned that stalkers don't go away that easily and may stay with you the rest of your life 19. I learned I don't have as much self-control as I had hoped 20. I learned that maybe I really am a slut 21. I learned not to judge because, whether you are or not at the time, you DO end up being a hypocrite 22. I learned that being single and independant isn't that bad 23. I learned that the mind never runs out of things to think or say that should be written down in history 24. I learned that mail can bring little rays of hope and joy 25. I learned that finances are so much easier when single 26. I learned that this church started with a journal 27. I learned that you CAN watch the same movie over and over and never get tired of it 28. I learned that The Nightmare Before Christmas goes really well on a Christmas Tree 29. I learned that when I'm depressed I spend money, usually on shirts 30. I learned that Natalies driving and the town in which she lives makes me sick 31. I learned I know more about the type of guy I want to date/marry. I like BIG! 32. I learned that all the comfort foods in the world won't fix you sometimes 33. I learned that proctor kids aren't really that bad.... 34. I learned that someone may actually understand my brother on some level 35. I learned that to control habits or avoid situations you have to learn to fear them 36. I learned that always telling someone where you are going is a matter of respect not authority 37. I learned that I can live in the extremes (summer/heat and winter/cold) while in the attic of a small house 38. I learned I get to decide my future; and I don't want to 39. I learned that you take a piece of everyone with you that you will ever know and love - whether you like it or not 40. I learned that love can go a long way through so many people 41. I learned that when others die or leave me, it will be their smell that I'll miss the most 42. I learned the five love languages, but I can only remember three 43. I learned that boys need all the verbal appreciation you can muster - and then some 44. I learned that you need a day or two...or two weeks to come to grips with reality sometimes 45. I learned that maybe sometimes I really am worth more than how I get treated 46. I learned education has nothing to do with the real life 47. I learned I don't particularly -love- this career, not my first choice, but then again no career would be my first choice 48. I learned you can go far in life while in denial 49. I learned I can't put adequate postage on mail 50. I learned how to be confident in things I know nothing about 51. I learned that tape is a good bandaid for papercuts 52. I learned that getting a head start in life -really- helps 53. I learned that maybe, just maybe I mean more to people than I think 54. I learned that it takes time to move up in the world 55. I learned just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them too doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have 56. I learned that Grandma does WAY too much for me and how sad I'd be without her 57. I learned no matter how many times I dream of it - I still have yet to get hit by a car 58. I've learned that someone is -always- there 59. I learned if you can't do it on your own or before marriage, it won't happen after 60. I learned that even the things you want most in life can be jeopardized by your own stupidity 61. I learned I need a pet to keep me company for more than 2 months 62. I've learned how to "restart" (going from 'together' to being single rapidly) about 7 or 8 times a year 63. I learned I don't seem to date RM's... 64. I learned I might want to change my career but I refuse to tell anyone til I'm done with the first one 65. I learned I have to be blunt and/to protect myself 66. I learned I have to turn things black and white if they are gray 67. I learned that I seem to be a masochist rather than a sadist. 68. I learned my favorite numbers are 5 and 7 69. I learned that I am grateful for the travel time/money people have sacrificed on my behalf 70. I learned peace comes from within - not the boss' approval, not your grades, not if your parents are proud - what YOU know about YOURself 71. I learned that my favorites are: polka dot, Tinkerbell, pineapple, applebeer, S&V chips, chex mix, noodles, chocolate, cookie dough, jamba juice, subway, gummies, spaghetti, etc. (I'll add more later) 72. I learned that happiness is dependant on YOU - not your journal, not your food or movies, not your family, not the boy that is paying attention to you, not the texts you get 73. I learned I have no motivation to do certain things...like school...and assignments like right now. 74. I learned that making others feel better makes me feel better 75. I learned that you can't complain about the cold until its below zero and it's ten times worse with wind 76. I learned that you can do ANYTHING for two years 77. I learned that sometimes, it's not prideful, but you just have to LET THINGS GO.