10 things I wish I'd known when I was younger

Okay, here are a few things I wish I'd actually listened to a few adults about when I was younger...

1. If you're in love at 22 and planning to get married, then you'll still be in love at 30. Wait til you're 30 before you walk down the aisle.
2. When you do get married, don't waste your money on a huge wedding. Elope with a few close friends/family members then throw a party. You'll actually enjoy it more and remember it! You can still take pretty pictures without spending multiple thousands of dollars.
   
3. Less is more. This can be applied to everything from credit card debt, to personal belongings, to make up, to accessories.
4. Every girl should own an appropriate little black dress that can be worn on any occasion.
5. The moment you get a job, start saving a minimum of 10% from each check. Never stop doing this, no matter what. It could become a life-saving habit.
6. If something or someone seems too good to be true, they probably are. Trust your instincts.
7. If you are too insecure to trust yourself or make your own decisions, then you're not ready to get married.
8. Work hard, play harder.
9. Even if you've been victimized, you are not a victim.
10. You can't please everyone so focus on pleasing yourself first and everything else will fall into place.

Of course this isn't everything you should know, but I definitely think these are good rules to live by. Otherwise, you'll be like me and sitting here at 40 thinking "If I knew then what I know now..."