{It's My Birthday! 19 things I learned in 19 years}

Today is my 19th Birthday and here are 19 things i've learned in my 19 years: 

1. Smile all the time

2. Life begins after your first cup of coffee 

3. It's okay to own a lot of black shirts 

4. Be nice to people 

5. Work hard at whatever you are doing, and never complain 

6. Say yes more often - you never know where it will lead.

7. Write thank you notes

8. Experience builds confidence 

9. Don't overthink

10. Have some alone time, you don't have to be with someone at all times

11. It's better to have a few great friends than tons of fake ones

12. You can be a college athlete who's girly and into fashion

13. Surround yourself with people that make you laugh

14. It's okay to make a mistake as long as you learn from it 

15. Quality over quantity 

16. Take lots of photos & videos - you'll appreciate those memories later

17. Karma exists 

18. No one is going to hand you things. If you want something, work hard for it. 

19. Love your family, and thank them all the time because they help us more than we can ever know. 

Outfit details: 

Sweater: H&M //

Shorts: American Eagle (outlet) // 

Jacket: J.Crew (old) //

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban's  //

Shoes: J.Crew //