I learned that you probably won’t get over the people that you had loved before in your life; no matter what they had done. I learned that they had affected my life so greatly that it would be impossible not to think of them once in a while.
I learned not to dislike people before knowing them well; the people that I had terrible first impressions with are my greatest friends now.
I learned that believing in someone that few believed in yields great results.
I learned that opening my eyes to the world around me doesn’t necessarily compromise what I believed in; it strengthened my belief instead.
I learned that no matter whom I tried to be, my friends love me best when I am me.
I learned that true friends will praise me for good things that I had done and will set me in my place when I’m wrong.
I learned that it’s almost always disappointing to place my hope on people.
I learned that I’m being allowed to feel a certain way because then I would know how they feel and understand.
I learned that to defeat temptation, one has to run away from it; not face it.
I learned to appreciate people that I would otherwise won’t if not for the new people that I met.
I learned that no matter where I go, I will be alright.
I learned not to take things personally, people just do stuff unknowingly most of the time without any ill intention that most of the time I thought they had.
I learned that everything happens for a reason.
I learned that as much as you try to influence others, it’s up to them to change eventually.
I learned to laugh often, since it brightens people that’s around me.
I learned to eat for quality instead for quantity.
I learned that nothing could compare to having someone thanking you for making a difference in their lives; whether its personal or educational.
I learned to give the best in everything I do, so as not to leave any regrets.
I learned that I am nothing, if not for the grace of Jesus Christ.
