14 Things I learned in 2014

Warning: This is either going to be profound, cheesy, or really lame. :)

1. Everything that's supposed to be, will be. I was rejected from two scholarships and I was so sad. But then I came to Egypt and I wouldn't be able to come to Egypt if I got those scholarships and now I have this incredible family and I've met some of my best friends and it's great. 

2. Wear a watch. I started wearing a watch in mid November and it's made my life so much easier. If I can't use my phone for whatever reason (school) I just look at my wrist. Just do yourself a favor, buy a watch. 

3. People are people everywhere. We may have different beliefs, cultures, opinions, etc. But at the end of the day we all breathe oxygen and need food and water to survive so yeah. 

4. Eat all the food. Literally just do it. As long as your habits are relatively healthy, eat everything. Life is too short to not eat all the food. 

5. Leave your comfort zone often. Put yourself in situations where you are uneasy or uncomfortable. Obviously don't put yourself in harms way, but a little excitement never killed anyone. As far as I know. 

6. It's okay to be a kid. I traveled across the world with three stuffed animals and several kids books. It makes things easier sometimes. Plus kids had more fun. (I mean little kids. Obviously I'm still a kid I'm just not little). 

7. Don't judge a book by it's cover. I really don't have anything to add but don't judge by looks judge by character. 

8. Religion does not correlate to ethics. There are good and bad people across all religions. This goes along with the don't judge a book by it's cover. But you can't blame an entire group of people by one person or a small group's actions. 

9. Love yourself. You are a beautiful wonderful human being. Don't let anyone or anything make you think different. Age, weight, iq, gpa, they're all numbers and numbers don't equate the worth of a human. Did that make sense?

10. Follow your dreams. I did, and look at where I am. Writing a blog post on New Years Eve on my best friend's bed in Cairo, Egypt. I'm not saying quit your job to become a novelist because let's be real, that's a tough business. But if you want to write a novel, do it. If you want to travel, omg do it!! No time like the present. 

11. Keep a journal. You never know what memories will be important in the future. You might look back on that one thing that one person said that one Wednesday five years ago and smile and it's just good to have that collection of memories and words because we all love to reminisce. 

12. Read. You may not be able to travel all over the world. But books can take you anywhere you want to go. 

13. The world is a big place. Go explore it. See number 12 if you have big commitments or no money. 

14. Have a support system. Times are tough and it's great to have people surrounding and supporting you. Like you all have been supporting me these past months. And I am greatful for that. 

2014 has been a special year. My first interview, I learned how to drive, oh and I moved to Egypt if you didn't know. 

I am actually really tired and I want to sleep because I heard that's what people do when they're tired. So I will post more about my Rockin' New Year's Eve later today? Tomorrow? I don't know whenever I wake up. 

Have a good NYE if your still in the year 2014. Have a good year for those of you who have entered 2015. May your resolutions not crash and burn. Happy 2015 my lovelies. 

P.S. Merna says hi. 

Stay beautiful. 

Byeeeee 

Corie.