20 things I’m going to stop doing before I turn 20

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1. Trying that silly thing I googled

Those ridiculous at home egg masks? Stop it. Just use sunscreen every day and your skin will start clearing up after high school.

2. Thinking I need to lose weight

Trust me, just focus on making exercise a habit, because it gets harder with age.

3. Missing English lectures 

Those take-home exams made me feel like an idiot.

4. Believing people’s words

Actions honestly speak louder.

5. Pretending to have a lot of responsibilities

I don’t but I will one day and then I will regret not enjoying these days more.

6. Thinking the world owes me something

It doesn't. I have one chance to create my dream life there is no reason for me to settle for anything less than I envisioned.

7. Making excuses for my laziness 

Like the Nike ad just do it.

8. Listening in on my parent’s conversations

 I’ll start understanding who they are talking about soon.

9. Thinking that my sister is broke

She’s not she just wants me to think she is so I don’t ask her for money.

10. Being paranoid

There is no one behind me, relax.

11. Doubting myself

I am like a floating pool of talents. 

12. Giving myself fake paper French manicures 

They don’t look real, at all.

13. Thinking my hair is horrible

I will love it when I go to university.

14. Stealing my little cousin’s ice cream

It made him cry eventually.

15. Doubting my instincts

They are accurate – especially in relationships.

16. Using karaoke soundtracks to practice my singing

They were designed to make me sound horrible. 

17. Allowing mom to dress my sister and I in matching outfits 

I am not her twin.

18. Saying I will never drink alcohol

I will one day, and that’s also okay.

19. Filling in my eyebrows with a black eyeliner

I look meme-ready.

20. Thinking I’m going to be young forever

I am going to grow up and I need to just enjoy the process. It will liberate me one day.