You stop caring so much about what other people think of you
The constant need for likes? That concern over whether this person is talking about you or what that chick down the hall said about you at work? That 'ish is over. People are going to talk. Why not give them something to talk about? Live your life, and let 'em watch.
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Sex is so much better
If someone had actually told me how incredible orgasms would get as I aged, I would have laughed in their face. As you get older, you have no time for bad lovers or negative sexual experiences and you know your body so much better with age. Learn where your G-spot is, invest in a good vibrator and only have sex with people who turn you on and are invested in your mutual satisfaction. Also, anyone who says there's no sex as you get older is full of it. They pass out condoms in nursing homes. It's around as long as you want it, mama. Get some.
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You get to leave soul-sucking people behind
It occurred to me recently that if I were hit by a bus tomorrow, I would regret not eating more cupcakes and spending time with soul-sucking people. More about that cupcake thing later, but the soul-sucking person thing? Fixed it. Life is too short to spend with people who leech the very essence of your soul from your body. Wish them well, say goodbye. The space and silence is refreshing, trust me.
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Diet, schmiet
Listen, I'm not saying getting older means eating anything with abandon. You've got to get the veggies in and drink plenty of water, sure. But my grandmother had dessert every day before she died. Sometimes I have ice cream for dinner. I eat the salads, I keep my doctor happy by maintaining a heart-healthy body, but cupcake happens and it happens a lot.
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You relish adventure
If you have not had your big life adventure yet, set aside a little money every single day ($1 will do it) and by the time your time is your own, you will have a nice sum to have a great adventure. I'm currently saving for motorcycle school so I can buy a Harley. Sail around the world, go rock climbing in Peru, learn to scuba dive: the world is a big place and the older you get the more you desire to see it all, drink it all, eat it all, and live every moment well.
