25 Things I've Learned in 25 Years

To kick things off with my new blog, I'm stealing a friend's idea and listing 25 things I've learned in 25 years, but not necessarily in order.
1. My family loves me
2. Some embarassing moments are very hard to live down
3. Sometimes when you jump you fall hard.
4. Public speaking is a serious weakness of mine.
5. A smile and self-confidence can make up for a much less than perfect appearance.
6. Sometimes you're meant to enjoy other people's talents.
7. There are usually exceptions.
8. Each decision can change your life forever
9. Good friends are priceless
10. Saying no can be a very good thing
11.When you want an answer, you have to listen
12. Being dumped sucks
13. Roommates, travel, and family life are often the best educators
14. The most hospitable people are those who have little to give
15. It is possible to get two Bs and an F in the same course
16. You lose today when you think too much about yesterday or tomorrow
17. God loves children and their pain hurts Him too
18. Be grateful for those who cheer for you when you don't deserve it and set you straight when you do
19. Good intentions and ideas don't breed success by themselves
20. I hate carpet
21. Bad habits are hard to break and easy to acquire; good habits are the opposite
22. There's nothing much worse than seeing your child in pain
23. Being a parent is a lot of work
24. People surprise you and you can surprise yourself
25. "Common sense" isn't always common