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Ryoko Nagara
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21 People On What They Would Tell Their 19-Year-Old Selves
- Jonathan, 55: There is no such thing as “the only one”. You will meet lots of “the ones”. Only commit when the timing is right for the both of you – that can take years for some, and that’s okay.
- Miranda, 24: Drop pre-med.
- Isaac, 48: Deodorant does not count as a shower, and that haircut only looked good on Bon Jovi.
- Anya, 42: Make the conscious decision to be happy, and then stick with it. Society will do everything in its power to convince you that your personal happiness is dependent on something external – beauty, success, wealth, etc. – it isn’t.
- Parker, 55: 60% of the things you think are important now won’t matter a whit to you by the time you reach 50. The trick is to figure out the important 40% and work it.
- Megan, 34: He doesn’t love you, and you will be okay.
- Peter, 58: Don’t let anything stand in your way of taking part (or all) of your junior year abroad. You’ll never again have quite the same opportunity to experience a foreign land, for an extended period of time, in your youth. It is destined to be one of the most memorable aspects of your life.
- Eleanor, 67: Talk less. Listen more.
- Donald, 27: There’s a huge difference between who you want to be and who everyone around you wants you to be. Figure out which is which.
- Camille, 56: Always remember: when falling off a horse, pull your tongue in.
- Jackson, 57: No one knows anything for sure. They’re all just doing the best they can with what they have, just like you.
- Vicki, 47: You’ll never have all the answers, so make every question count.
- Donald, 38: You don’t have to grow up to be the dad you never had.
- Katelyn, 30: Make the most out of college. You will never again be at a place where your only goal is to learn. Learn a lot, learn often, and learn with reckless abandon.
- Joshua, 55: Women love to laugh.
- Annabelle, 38: Drugs are not beautiful, glamorous or opulent. They are not a remedy, a solution, a cure-all, or a cure-anything.
- Colin, 50: You miss so much life when you sleep until 3 PM. Wake up to see sunrises; they are the most stunning of nature’s masterpieces.
- Eleanor, 26: Eating two pints of ice cream won’t make you happy. Neither will sprinting 10 miles. Be nice to yourself.
- Aaron, 52: Don’t forget to ask that girl in the Oberlin library what kind of perfume she’s wearing. You’ll buy it for her in 20 years.
- Scarlett, 54: Don’t be afraid to be yourself. Those that get you will love you, those that don’t, well, their loss. Just remember: Wherever you are, it’s a party.
- Zack, 9: I hope you’re awesome. And be nice to girls.
I’m afraid that if you look at a thing long enough, it loses all of its meaning.
One Hundred Ways to Say ‘I Love You’
- “Pull over. Let me drive for awhile.”
- “It reminded me of you.”
- “No, no, it’s my treat.”
- “Come here. Let me fix it.”
- “I’ll walk you home.”
- “Have a good day at work.”
- “I dreamt about you last night.”
- “Take my seat.”
- “I saved a piece for you.”
- “I’m sorry for your loss.”
- “You can have half.”
- “Take my jacket, it’s cold outside.”
- “Sorry I’m late.”
- “Can I have this dance?”
- “I made your favourite.”
- “It’s okay. I couldn’t sleep anyway.”
- “Watch your step.”
- “Here, drink this. You’ll feel better.”
- “Can I hold your hand?”
- “You can borrow mine.”
- “You might like this.”
- “It’s not heavy. I’m stronger than I look.”
- “I’ll wait.”
- “Just because.”
- “Look both ways.”
- “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.”
- “Try some.”
- “Drive safely.”
- “Well, what do you want to do?”
- “One more chapter.”
- “Don’t worry about me.”
- “It looks good on you.”
- “Close your eyes and hold out your hands.”
- “That’s okay, I bought two.”
- “After you.”
- “We’ll figure it out.”
- “Can I kiss you?”
- “I like your laugh.”
- “Don’t cry.”
- “I made this for you.”
- “Go back to sleep.”
- “Is this okay?”
- “I picked these for you.”
- “I’ll drive you to the hospital.”
- “What do you want to watch?”
- “You can go first.”
- “Did you get my letter?”
- “I’ll do it for you.”
- “Call me when you get home.”
- “I think you’re beautiful.”
- “Are you sure?”
- “Have fun.”
- “Sit down, I’ll get it.”
- “I made reservations.”
- “I don’t mind.”
- “It brings out your eyes.”
- “There is enough room for both of us.”
- “You don’t have to say anything.”
- “Wow.”
- “Happy birthday.”
- “I’ll pick it up after work.”
- “It can wait until tomorrow.”
- “Cross my heart and hope to die.”
- “It’s two sugars, right?”
- “I’ll help you study.”
- “Stay over.”
- “I did the dishes.”
- “You didn’t have to ask.”
- “I bought you a ticket.”
- “You’re warm.”
- “No reason.”
- “I’ll meet you halfway.”
- “Take mine.”
- “We can share.”
- “I was just thinking about you.”
- “I want you to have this.”
- “Call me if you need anything.”
- “Do you want to come too?”
- “I’ll still be here when you’re ready.”
- “Is your seatbelt on?”
- “Sweet dreams.”
- “I was in the neighbourhood.”
- “Stay there. I’m coming to get you.”
- “The key is under the mat.”
- “It doesn’t bother me.”
- “You’re important too.”
- “I saved you a seat.”
- “I’ll see you later.”
- “I noticed.”
- “You can tell me anything.”
- “I hope you like it.”
- “I want you to be happy.”
- “I believe in you.”
- “You can do it.”
- “Good luck.”
- “I brought you an umbrella.”
- “I’ll pick you up at the airport.”
- “Take a deep breath.”
- “Be careful.”
And…
- “I love you.”
You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.
Thích Nhất Hạnh (via wordsnquotes)
Forgive yourself for the blindness that put you in the path of those who betrayed you. Sometimes a good heart doesn’t see the bad.
lifehack.org (via onlinecounsellingcollege)


