This is an incredible landmark. As of now, I’m going to attempt to make you a list, internet. A list of 100 things I have learned from this journey thus far.
1. I am able to commit
2. I actually kind of like running
3. I can wear shorts and be proud
4. I don’t need makeup to feel confident
5. Sometimes you just have to accept that a fifth grader is smarter than you
6. Other people have the same peeing-in-public fear as I do
7. I’m not the only out of shape 17 year old girl in the world
8. I will be ok when Bart leaves for the Marines (Jan 25)
9. I can write something at 11 o’clock at night and still be proud of it
10. I can type without looking!
11. There is something good in every day
12. Sometimes, the best part of a day is when it ends
13. Thirteen numbers in, this is already getting difficult
14. “Woe” by Say Anything is actually a really good song, I just had to listen to it a bunch
15. People have the capacity to move on
16. I am not the source of complete misery in people I thought I loved
17. I can organize something that will make other people happy
18. A bundle of flowers can help mend a broken heart
19. A day away from text and Facebook gives you back your life
20. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent (Eleanor Roosevelt)
21. Facebook status updates are a bad way of venting, but a good way of getting attention
22. You don’t need to be Valedictorian to get into the college of your dreams
23. Studying actually does help
24. Being different doesn’t mean your way of living is wrong
25. Riding your bike when it’s chilly outside makes you feel alive
26. Meditation puts you to sleep
27. Tuning people out is sometimes the only way to get things done
28. There is always time
29. People change, and it’s not always a bad thing
30. Some love to hate, and some tell you lies. So let’s make a toast, and kiss them goodbye. (Yellowcard)
31. People change, and it’s not always a good thing
32. Strength is when you make the first move
33. I can recite a third place poetry piece
34. I picked the right debate partner
35. I sometimes miss my old debate partner, or at least how much time I spent with him
36. I don’t like how angry I’ve become
37. I’m don’t like how I treat people
38. I don’t like how I treat myself
39. Being a leader means not letting up
40. Live high, live mighty (Jason Mraz)
41. Friends come from strange beginnings
42. It only takes one smile to change someone’s life
43. It’s all mostly about number one
44. I hold myself back from so many things, and I regret it
45. You don’t have to know how to dance to dance without inhibitions
46. I am responsible for my choices
47. I don’t need someone to reinforce that I’m worth it. I already know
48. Closure comes from within
49. Stress balls work
50. I’d rather be a tall, ugly weed (Julio Noboa)
51. It’s 11:04pm and I need to go take a shower
52. It’s 11:30pm and I have showered.
53. I have a half hour to write 47 more lessons learned
54. Liam Aiken is an excellent coping and healing mechanism. I recommend him.
55. I can spell “conscious” without the red squiggly line of spell check
56. Wanting solitude doesn’t make you selfish
57. Keeping your head off your hand keeps you awake
58. “Friending” someone on Facebook doesn’t make you friends again, but it’s a good start
59. “Un-friending” someone on Facebook doesn’t alleviate all of the pain, but it’s the first step
60. All you need is love (The Beatles)
61. The most beautiful things can have the ugliest beginnings
62. Hips aren’t necessarily a blessing, but they aren’t necessarily a curse
63. My friends are indispensable
64. When it comes right down to it, if you’re cold enough, you’ll snuggle with just about anyone
65. Converse do not hold up in the snow
66. Moving on is different than moving forward
67. Crying doesn’t make you weak
68. I can be confident without being selfish
69. Sexual innuendos are fun-in moderation
70. I am not even faintly like a rose. (F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby)
71. I will always maintain that Jim and Pam’s wedding special on “The Office” was the most romantic thing I’ve ever seen
72. You win some, you lose some
73. Pick your battles
74. I’m kind of annoying sometimes, but I’m working on it
75. No matter how hard you stare, you can never light someone’s head on fire with your mind
76. Literary names for inanimate objects makes you feel intellectual
77. I miss playing basketball
78. I refuse to be intimidated by people who are truly out to get me
79. Dealing with difficult people civilly is twice as hard, but twice as rewarding as just yelling at them to shut up
80. Sometimes, you just have to tell them to shut up
81. You don’t have to be a prodigy for people to look up to you
82. I miss being happy
83. My family is more incredible than I’ve ever given them credit for
84. Casa Bonita may be the sketchiest restaurant in Colorado, but it sure is fun
85. My feet aren’t that ugly
86. Wearing a hat is an adequate substitute for doing your hair
87. I love being alive
88. I don’t need medication to be happy
89. Therapy isn’t just for kooks
90. I shouldn’t be afraid of getting attached
91. I’m sorry
92. I did love you
93. I still miss you
94. But I miss me more
95. Never let anyone else tell you who you should be
96. Find yourself in you (Everlife)
97. Doing things early doesn’t make you a “teacher’s pet”
98. I am proud of myself
99. I can do whatever I want to do
100. I am ready to live and let live, love and let love, and laugh until I’m out of breath.
Thank you to everyone who has followed my journey thus far. I couldn’t have done it without you.
<3 Bri
I’m so proud of you! 😀
oh and #75 is my favorite.
18, 24, 25, 33 (although I think first place is in due time), 34, 34, 34, 34, 34,45,56,62,64,80, and 87 are all my very favorites.
You are a lovely little missy, Bri. I’m glad you’re doing this, and I’m glad I get to read them.
Thank you so much everyone!
Congrats! You set a goal and reached it!
I am amazed at what you learned through this project.
AWESOME!
2 and….52 where my favorite.
Though 69 was pretty funny too.
Now let us elope.
I have to say 81 struck the biggest chord with me. I look up to you Bri for what you have done here with your blog and commitment. You have delved deep within to find yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and the meaning in life. Most people are too afraid to begin such a journey let alone in the public way you have. I would certainly fear putting myself out there in such a way. So thank you Bri for showing us how to find ourselves.
Thanks, Matt. It really means a lot 🙂
For almost 18 years, I have had the unique privilege to watch you grow, change, and mature. Obviously there were many ups and downs (hopefully WAY more ups), but watching this project unfold has been a highlight for me. Keep up the good work Bristers!!
Oh, my favorite of the bunch (hard to pick) is probably #79.
And Adventure Captain Pants…you and Bri crack me up…nice comment. Did anyone else catch it?
You’re wonderful:)
(they’re all great, but i do like 26, 49, and 75)
That’s quite a list, girl. And some of those thoughts are pretty profound!
This is a very good list. But the one you’ve taught me isn’t on there: Nothing in this world worth having comes easy (uhm…idk who originally said that). But, I’ve seen you put that one to the test and it’s pretty amazing how true it is. And just to let you know, even though I make short jokes all the time because I can’t finally look down on you, I can never stop looking up to you. It’s been nice knowing you 🙂