28 life lessons I have learned in 28 years

I tried to guesstimate my most important lesson of each individual year... it may be off :-)

1. The world can be a cold cold place, you are very fortunate if you have a family to keep you safe and warm.
2. Burritos are the best food on earth!
3. There is A LOT to learn in life (that one never stops).
4. Sometimes you can be too detailed and miss the point entirely.
5. Elmers glue is washable... Sometimes you think something is dire, and a lot of the time, it's very easily fixed.
6. Baby coughs (calves) need love too! (this can be applied to all animals, and not just babies... everyone needs love!)
7. Dogs are really the best kind of friend!
8. Kids can be mean, it's a good thing they nearly always grow out of that with time.
9. America is an amazing place to live.  If you were born here you lucked out!
10. There is ALWAYS something to be uncomfortable/embarrassed about in life, it's better to focus on what you do have more than what you don't have.
11. Everything you know can change on any random day, enjoy everything you have, everyday!
12. TV is a black hole and not nearly as rewarding as creating.
13. Small steps add up to big accomplishments.
14. Religion could be one of the most hurtful things to some people (I realize it can be one of the best things for others)
15. Being a teenager is one of the hardest things to be in life.
16. Bad things happen to good people, no one is immune, it's how you handle things that matters.
17. Being truly on your own will give you SUCH an appreciation for friends, especially true friends, including family.
18. Family is not a guaranteed 'friend', sometimes you need to keep your family in check because even with the best of intentions they can sometimes wreak havoc on your happiness.
19. Education is key!  Without an education, whether it's formal or informal, you cannot get ahead in life.  It gives you credibility and is something that helps to define you.
20. It is very important to step outside of your comfort zone, if you don't make it happen life has a way of making it happen for you.
21. Time heals all wounds.
22. You may [hopefully] never feel like an 'adult', I still feel in awe of the world and other people like I am that 10 year old that can't wait to be grown-up!
23. Sometimes it's ok to jump headfirst into things, but some things require slow and contemplated efforts!  When in doubt, go slowly.
24. This world can be total shit sometimes!  Unhappiness is really caused by giving up what you want most for what you want at the moment! Make a plan and stick to your guns.
25. This world is an AMAZING place. 
26. Life is a roller coaster, when one thing leaves it's only a matter of time before the next thing begins.
27. If you don't trust yourself you can't expect anyone else to either.  You have to stand up for yourself because no one else will.
28. Every day can be a new beginning!  A fresh start!  Act on it! Make your dreams happen!