Things to Know (From Those who have Learned Them)

1. Stuffing your schedule impossibly full of things to do is not a good idea. (Female, age 18)
2. God always provides. (Female, age 30)
3. Everyone is different. (Male, age 17)
4. Family first, always. (Female, 49)
5. There are consequences for every action, and those consequences will be good, bad, or neutral. (Male, 49)
6. Chocolate labs will destroy whatever they have access to! (Female, 43)
7. When in doubt, ask! (Female, 40)
8. Trying your best in school is more important than aiming for perfection. (Me)
9. Eating chocolate bars when you are stressed is acceptable if you remember to exercise later. (Me)
10. Falling in love with fictional characters can be dangerous and disappointing. (Me)
11. When your parents tell you to get plenty hours of sleep, listen. If you don't, you'll burn out fast. (Me)
12. The relationships that you form with others, and ultimately God, are the most important things in your life. (Me and another Female, age 51)