1. It’s okay to takes risks.
2. Always bet on yourself.
3. Travel truly is the best medicine.
4. Things are not always as they appear. Trust your gut!
5. It’s okay to have strong opinions, and state them.
6. That how you dress and present yourself does say a lot about who you are.
7. People have and will always be annoying. Learn to ignore them.
8. Not everyone is born equal, and therefore we need to help each other.
9. Your body is capable of so much. Push yourself!
10. There will be times you can only count on yourself.
11. You’ll have to handle a lot of rejection, but keep your head up and keep going.
12. Your problems get far more complicated as you get older.
13. Everyone should read the news or at least skim the headlines. Learn what is going on in the world people!
14. Being creative is good for the soul.
15. That my friends are incredibly strong and beautiful people. It is so important to surround yourself with people you aspire to be.
16. There are far more good people than bad in the world. It is okay to trust.
17. Be kind, do good things, and good will come back to you!

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful 2017 and will have an even better 2018. Feel free to share what you’ve learned this year in the comments below.