All of what is written here are purely my opinion. I am 21,
will be turning 22 this May. And I have seen various articles including the
same genre. With such, I am always interested. So I might as well share my
part. Haha. Eto po ay lahat ng natutunan ko as the calendar told me I am 20. :)
And this post is dedicated to every teenage girl out there. God bless and enjoy
reading!
1. Twenty’s are not
scary just because you’re leaving teenage life.
Should I say more? I had been once scared of welcoming my
20’s. Pag 19 ka na, andoon yung feeling na last teenage year na. Parang ang
laking adjustment. But I dare to say 20’s are not scary. It is a door towards
something great.
2. Know what you love
doing.
Be it a talent, a hobby, or just anything else. Teenage life
may be a mix of scattered plans in life. When you reach 20, when you reach that
point where graduation is at hand and work is inevitable, you must know what
you love doing. You may be too preoccupied when you are at your teenage life.
And pagpatak ng 20, nandyan na yung point na malapit ka nang magpursue ng
career. Pag nagtrabaho ka na at you still don’t know what you love doing, you
might lose the chance to develop them. So stick to your God given talents. They
are your gift. Use them all for God’s glory.
3. Not every
relationship you have at teenage life will last.
Ehem, I don’t have any hugot here. Relationship. Be it
boyfriends or even friends. Involving in a relationship during the teenage
years is a risk. Let’s accept the fact na napaka-immature pa natin ng mga
panahong ito. Ito kasi talaga yung mga panahong hinahanap palang natin ang
ating mga sarili. And along the way, people may leave or come. I am not saying
that all relationships end like this. But the bottom line is, people come and
go. And do not fret because God will always be in control.
4. Your
highschool/childhood friends are the best.
Basta they are the best. Alam natin lahat yan. ;)
5. Must learn how to
stand for your rights.
I believe darating ang point na dapat marunong kang tumayo
para sa sarili mo. This is in a positive sense. You must know what you deserve.
Never let people tell or make you feel you deserve less when you can have more.
When people mistreat you, it is never wrong to stand for your rights. But I
still believe it should be in a very proper way. Always have delicadesa.
6. Must be
independent enough to stand for yourself.
This may be in connection with number 5. But what I am
saying here is, atleast learn how to carry yourself when no one else will be
there. But the good thing is, God will be there for you. Pero sadyang darating
lang ang mga panahon na tanging si God nalang ang kasama mo. Learn how to be
independent. Don’t depend your happiness on people. Always place it on God.
7. Know how to apply
make-up.
I know not every girl applies make-up. I also believe in the
saying that being natural is more beautiful. And I am not talking about being
professional on make-up. I, myself, is not an expert. My staples are only baby
powder (yes, I still prefer talcum over foundations), blush-on, and lipstick.
What if may biglaang party? What if you can’t depend on anyone else to apply
make-up on you? I’ve seen girls, girls who don’t wear make-up, suddenly wished
they knew how to do their own make-ups when the scene suddenly calls for it.
Never underestimate make-up. Do not be in disgust of it. You will need it pag
sa time na mag-aapply ka na ng trabaho, or just suddenly may biglaang
celebration.
8. Know how to cook
simple dishes.
You will thank yourself for it. Your friends will love you
more. Haha. Nothing is more fulfilling than serving your loved ones your
very-own-cooked dishes. Ano yun, forever ka nalang aasa sa fast food? Tapos mag
rereklamo pag tumataba. Atleast when you know how to cook, you can control what
kind of food you eat.
9. Know how to
commute confidently.
You may never know where life takes you. Kaya dapat marunong
mag-commute. Maraming gustong mag-travel pero mag-commute sa Metro Manila di
marunong. Know atleast kung papano mag-tanong. Again, you will thank yourself
for it. ‘Wag yung puro taxi. Maganda kung may kotse ka. Pero iba parin pag
marunong mag-commute.
10. Appreciate the
little things.
Every little thing in life must be given thanked for.
Because everything that we have is a gift from God.
11. Must take good
care of your health.
By the time you reach 25, everything slows down. Aging
process starts, and your metabolism slows. It’s now good to lay the foundation
towards a healthy body. Mag-exercise. Alam niyo bang iba ang dieting sa
starving? May tamang way ng pagiging healthy. Not all sexy are healthy. Sexy ka
nga butas naman bituka mo dahil sa ulcer. Eat right and exercise. Matulog ng
sapat. Uminom ng tubig. Stop all the vices. Naku, you will really thank
yourself by the time na nag 30, 40, 50, and beyond ka na. Hindi ka
ma-mo-mroblema sa maintenance pag tumanda ka na. Also, be brave enough to visit
the doctor when the need tells so. Do not self-medicate.
12. Life is not at
all Facebook and Instagram.
You must know how to reach out to your loved ones, and make
new, real friends. The social media is temporary. Be responsible on what you
post online. Start strong foundations on your relationships. Reach out to your
parents. They are growing old too.
13. Know your
priorities, your negotiable, and non-negotiable.
You are entering the stage where you must know what your
priorities are. I really suggest on pursuing career muna. The negotiable, are
those things na okay lang naman kung mapapasayo, ok lang din kung hindi. And
you will not be that much affected. Specifically in choosing your future
partner. Negotiable sakin ang marunong mag drive. Mas ok sana pag marunong
siyang mag-drive, pero ok lang din naman kung hindi. The non-negotiable, ay
iyong mga bagay na never dapat mapalitan. Example, I will never tolerate a man
who smokes and drinks alcohol. Sorry pero ayoko talaga nang ganun.
14. Know how to be
more open-minded to your society.
‘Wag iyong puro Facebook at hindi mo na kilala kung sino ang
vice president ng Pilipinas. Be able to know what’s going on on your society.
By this age, malamang bumuboto ka na. Exercise your right to vote. Kabataan
parin ang pag-asa ng bayan.
15. Know how to save
money and start saving.
Again, you will thank yourself for it. Matutong mag-ipon
habang bata pa.
16. Be confident on
yourself.
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You need
that confidence and assurance on your adulthood. Of course that confidence and
assurance all came from God. Pag alam mo ang worth mo kay God, hindi na issue
ang low self-esteem. Let God fill your emptiness. Let Him change how you think
of yourself.
17. Your worth does
not depend on someone or something.
An achievement, material possession, or a relationship will
not define your worth. Your worth is in Christ. Christ alone can fill all of
your needs.
18. Your enthusiasm
at things is something that should not disappear.
Kung gaano ka natutuwa, na-e-excite sa mga bagay na
nagbibigay sayo ng joy, do not lose that attitude. Nakakatakot pag dumating ang
time na tatanda kang isang KJ na matanda. So always have that childlike
attitude.
19. Your heart is
precious never just let any man have it.
Christ died so your heart can be saved. Never let any man
have you unless he prayed for you. When you learn how to guard your heart at
this point in your life, you will be saved from lots of heartbreaks. And it is
still better to stay single than be in a wrong relationship. Ang hirap kaya
ma-heartbroken. Hindi siya masaya. Hindi siya nakakaganda. You are loved. You
are valuable. Please don’t just let anyone wink at you and have your heart in
an instant.
20. Remember your
Creator in the days of your youth. (Ecclesiastes 12:1)
This is the perfect time to worship and serve God. Habang
matatawag ka pang youth. I am not saying that older people can’t serve God. But
older people can’t serve God the way the youth can. And I have heard older
people say na napakablessed natin dahil nakakapag-involve tayo sa ministry
habang bata pa. You have all the energy. Do not just waste it on wasteful,
meaningless things. Get involved in the church. Know that Man who loves you
more than any man could ever do. Know Him who died for you when you are yet a
sinner to save you from eternal death. Know Jesus. And there is nothing more
beautiful than a girl serving and loving her Creator. (Proverbs 31:30)
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