Lessons from my past (which I never seems to learn)

Found this note on my phone last night. I wrote this last year I think, but I never got to post it. So here it is.

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1. No matter how big the gap is between you and an old friend, swallow your pride and be the one to reach out and first to call.
   
2. No matter how bad you think life is going on for you, there is always something to be thankful for.
3. Just by remembering the name of a new acquaintance makes a lot of difference for that person.
4. No matter how big your problem is now, remember that it always passes.
5. Life doesn't revolve around you. Take time to ask what's happening in your friend's life. Listen intently and sincerely. Never make that question an excuse to talk about yourself.
6. It's refreshing to kid around like a child again once in a while.
   
7. Never regret your stupidity and tears from the past. Looking back, you'll realize it made you stronger. And hey, it will seem funny after a while.
8. Take some time off alone. Nothing's more strangely daunting than realizing that you don't recognize yourself anymore.
9. Nothing's wrong with being vain. It is every girl's privilege and right to doll up. Do it now while you're still young and pretty.
10. Thoughts of a happy ending should be left to fairy tales.
11. The best comfy sources in the world is chocolate, vanilla ice cream, and a long hug from an old friend.
12. Never ever give an unsolicited advice just for the heck of it.
13. People usually know how to solve their problems. They come to you just so they can talk it out loud and realize they knew the solution all along.
14. Best form of revenge is to kill that person with kindness.
15. Always say what you mean, and mean what you say.
16. If someone have done you wrong, think of all the good laugh you shared together. Never let one mistake ruin years of friendship.

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I remember I wrote this during those times that I was feeling really frustrated with my work and disappointed with some of my friends (at my first work). These lessons are really not that a big deal but it is hard earned.

Lessons I have to remember as I walk through this journey called LIFE and ADULTHOOD.