Mademoiselle Dee

28 Thoughts on Turning 28

The best thing about birthdays is being able to spend it with loved ones. I turned 28 this week and I spent mine this year with my closest friends and some good food.

While I spent the day celebrating with my friends, as the day came to and end, I started thinking about all the things I have learnt in the past 28 years. If I was to give my younger self some advice, here are the 28 things I’d say:

  1. If not now then when.
  2. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
  3. It’s better to say oops than what if.
  4. Believe in yourself.
  5. Work hard.
  6. Learn to say no.
  7. Be kind.
  8. Don’t ever stop dreaming.
  9. Always trust your instincts.
  10. Live in the present.
  11. Don’t be afraid to stand out.
  12. Always be curious.
  13. It is better to be over dressed than being underdressed.
  14. Don’t take yourself too seriously.
  15. When it gets tough, just breathe.
  16. Remember, you can’t turn back time.
  17. Stay cool.
  18. If the shoes fit, buy them in every colour.
  19. Don’t forget to have fun.
  20. Don’t worry about disappointing others, it is more important to not disappoint yourself.
  21. Keep reading, books are the best vice to have.
  22. Get inspired but do no copy.
  23. Do not judge a book by its cover.
  24. There is something good in everyday, make an effort to see it.
  25. Save up for a rainy day.
  26. Lipstick is always a good idea.
  27. Be the happy weirdo that you are.
  28. A smile can solve a thousand problems.

What advice would you give your younger self?

D x

 

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  2. Those are all fabulous!! Thank you for sharing. Honestly, I have SO many things I wish I could tell my younger self…but then I think…I wouldn’t be who and where I am today if I had known then what I know now. Sometimes it’s the mistakes that make us better people. But I would definitely encourage myself that all the lows make all the good times that much more amazing! I enjoyed reading this so much! And Happy Birthday!

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  4. All very good advice! I think the main advice I’d give my younger self is to not compare myself to others when it comes to success. I used to get so discouraged doing that. Beautiful skirt by the way. Thanks for sharing!

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  6. This list is so fabulous! I especially love: “Be the happy weirdo that you are.” If we could all just adopt that advice, oh how the world would be! xoxo!

    Andi

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  9. I loved this post! I turned 28 a few months ago and instead of stressing about getting older it’s great to look at all of the positive things you have learned! <3

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