31 Life Lessons-Happy Birthday Sana!

Hello All,
For my upcoming birthday, I have penned down 31 lessons I have learned in my life. I am aware of the fact that I am still considered young and haven't experienced a lot in life- like marriage or children, but I have had my share of experiences. Please take time to read my words of wisdom that I have so lovingly written down for you guys.

1. Having tons of friends is re-assuring and fun, but having a loving and supportive family is so much more important.
2. A woman can be a mother, sister, daughter, and a wife, but above all has to be educated and have some financial independence.
3. It's not about having what you want, but wanting what you have.
4. Whenever life throws you a curve ball, yell, cry, but know at the end of the day, things always work out for the better.
5. Experience is when you don't get what you want. I will trade my experiences for nothing.
6. You can spend your life blaming your parents for the mistakes you think they made with you, or grow up and take charge of the person you want to be.
7. Building relationships takes years, ending relationships take minutes.
8. Learn about your heritage and lineage. It is the only true way to learn more about what makes you you.
9. Grandparents are cooler than parents, so if yours are alive, spend time with them. You never know when you have to say good-bye.
10. You spend your teenage years hating your parents. You truly begin to appreciate them when you are older. Learn to love them sooner. They are on your side.
11. The world can be beautiful and ugly. Discover it on your own by traveling. Nothing teaches you more.
12. Siblings know you when you were a child. They know you when you are old. No one will know you more than them your whole life.
13. Don't take your health for granted. Your body is a miracle. Take care of it as much as you can.
14. Money makes the world go round. Spending it wisely requires you to stop and think.
15. There will be a time when people you love will hurt or disappoint you.
16.  Nieces/nephews are the next thing to your children (I am guessing) that bring you closer to pure love.
17. Compare your problems with others. You will want yours.
18. No sound is sweeter than children laughing.
19. You truly appreciate sleep when you are awake at 3 in the morning.
20. Avoid shopping malls, if you can, during holiday season (doesn't apply everywhere).
21. Don't cry in front of your colleagues. It's the worst thing you can do. It is ok to cry in front of your boss.
22. Hobbies are expensive. Save some money and partake in them. They define who you are.
23. Words are just as loud as actions.
24. Reflection is the best way you can be the person you want to be.
25. You must be the change you want to see in the world-thanks Gandhi!
26. Laughing is infectious so is yawning.
27. The more wants you have, the less happy you are.
28. Getting into the college of your dreams is the biggest accomplishment of your young life. Staying in school and finishing is the next biggest.
29. Women want two things that are the hardest to deal with-men and children.
30. Date a lot of guys (nothing sexual here). You meet some great guys or they make some great stories.
31. Love who you are. After all, you will spend the rest of your life with yourself.