24 years and 24 lessons

So I just read an awesome blog post and was inspired to copy it. I know my birthday was a month ago but who cares? So before I get started I do have to say that I couldn't have learned these lessons without all of the wonderful people in my life and the not so wonderful so thank you for your pact!!! 1. Laughter is contagious so share the wealth. 2. Everyone has a story. Are you stopping to listen to it? 3. The question is not "is the goal attainable?" but rather "how hard must I work to obtain my goal?" 4. True friendship survives regardless of the miles in between. 5. Happiness is journey not a destination. Keep pursuing! 6. Dance parties are more fun in the company of others. 7. True peace is found within yourself and Shared with others through your actions. 8. Recycling is legit so just do it. 9. Time is precious so live fully in each moment. 10. Passion without pursuit is just a hobby. 11. The higher the mountain the more glorious the decent! 12. It's ok to let loose, you might even enjoy it! 13. Honesty is never overrated even if the truth hurts. 14. The world was meant to be discovered from the seat of a bike. 15. Euthanasia is a reality, not a sob story, and we must do everything in our power to eliminate its unnecessary evil. 16. Always root for the underdog 17. Racism is just ignorance rearing it's ugly head. We should define things by who they are not what we think they are based on genetics. 18. Love is always beautiful. 19. Family is not simply defined by shared genetics. Your family is made up of those people who love, accept, and support you no matter what. The people that know your heart. 20. Cats make everything better. 21. The outdoors is therapeutic. 22. True service is compelled by love not obligatin. 23. Compassion is one of the greatest gifts you can give others. 24. Music heals the soul in a way nothing else can. Well there you have it! Life as I see it. Peace & Love Summer