MY MOMMA! ISN’T SHE JUST SO ADORABLE?!?

Today is this special lady’s birthday! In the 20 years I’ve gotten to spend with her she has given me some of the best advice and I thought I could share it with all of you beautiful people!:

1. Never Depend on a Man (or Woman depends on your preferences)– This is her favorite and mine too. Growing up and going through various boy drama my mom always told me to never depend on a man for anything. Not for money, love, happiness, or company. YOU are able to go out and pay for your own things and make your own money. YOU deserve to be happy without being dependent on someone else’s attitude. YOU can find company/companionship with someone other than your significant other (ex. friends or family). (And my favorite) YOU need to love yourself before you can love another person, you’re allowed to be a little selfish.
2. “It Is What It Is”– AKA shit happens and once it’s done, there isn’t always something you can go back and fix. As long as you tried your best or gave your best effort, don’t worry about it.
3. “In 100 Years Nobody Will Care”– I embarrass myself all the time or there are times when something doesn’t go the way I planned/I don’t get my way. In these moments, I think that everyone is going to notice or think less of me, but in actuality it isn’t a big deal and in about two days either 1) no one is going to care or 2) everyone has already forgotten.
4. “Beauty Knows No Pain”– This quote is from one of our favorite movies, Cinderella (it’s not the original version if you were curious). It takes long, hard work to get to where you want to be (ex. losing weight or trying to brush the endless tangles out in your hair) and without a little bit of pain or effort, you can’t achieve your goals.
5. “Just Because Someone Else Is An Ass, Doesn’t Mean You Have To Be”– If there’s someone in your life who is bullying you or putting you down, there’s no reason to have to stoop to their level. If you don’t take the high road, you’re just as bad as the person doing wrong by you. Even though it’s hard to bite your tongue, do it anyway (you’ll thank my mom later)!

Now, there are probably 1,000,000 more phrases my mom says to me, but there are the most frequent. I am so thankful for my mother and I am blessed for even knowing her. She fills my darkest days with so much light and laughter. She gives me endless opportunities and blessings. She is the best mom ever and there aren’t enough “thank you’s” in the world! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM 🙂

P.S. Listen to your mom, give her a hug, and tell her I Love You today. Trust me, it’ll make her day.