What I learned in year 2013:

Buying a house is stressful and takes awhile and the numbers never really make sense.

Short sales aren't as bad as they say or take as long as they say.

It's prolly best to put 10% down.

Sometimes its best NOT to listen to your agent, but if I had to do it over again, I'd prolly make the same mistake again.

Pros and cons only go so far then you rely on feelings.

You don't feel like you belong anywhere, might as well go where you are supposed to be.

Holding a child can bring great peace.

Never forget the bigger picture, even if the truth hurts others and its hard.

You are not alone. Rely on God.

An animal can bring great stress and worry.

Saving money brings great envy for those that don't save money and get new things.

Starving to learn religion eventually wears off and can become overload.

Drown yourself in religion to take time and temptations away.

I think the 20's are made for most of your firsts, mainly the firsts your parents couldn't provide for you. Firsts you can discover with a close friend or lover.

I think I'm a city girl cuz there's so much more to do here, more culture, new things, free things.

Discovering new things are more fun with someone else.

Don't hide yourself from God and/or the bishop. Don't delay. The work goes on with or without you.

My teeth and eyes are fading and I fear there is nothing I can do to save them. I can only delay the inevitable.

I miss Rock Band even tho I suck at it. That was like so 10 years ago. I miss it like I miss Nintendo.

My dog pretends he doesn't like to be touched, human touch, but I think he secretly likes it.

I learned I have NO interest whatsoever in picking up dog poo every single day of my life and I can't do it! I think of those old ppl with their little dogs that pick up their poo every single day for like 12-15 years. I can't do that.