Alexis Glauser: Things I've learned since I "grew up."

Not everyone knows your values and standards automatically.
Snow happens. And it's literally the worst.
Bread doesn't grow on the counter.. you actually have to buy it.
Milk doesn't reappear when you finish a gallon, and mom can't test to see if it's still good.
Teachers don't care about you until you get them to.
Don't walk through the grass in the mornings unless you like frostbite.
97% of students in the art department are more talented than you. So what?
Going to class helps you pass.
It's not "cool" to fail.
No one cares about your high school days except maybe your bishop and your mom.
Age doesn't matter. But things do get awkward when you are the oldest one in the 1010 classes.
The people you talk to everyday? Yeah they're your future contacts. So.. crack. Shape up Lexi.
Spilling on the couch and flipping the cushion probs won't be acceptable in the future. But for now.. it will work.
When you eat unhealthy and don't go to cheer practice for 20 hours a week.. you gain weight. It's a pretty crazy phenomenon that's been happening since.. forever.
Leaving a couple dishes in the sink for a couple days can literally ruin the whole scent of the home forever, and forever is a long time.
Boys and girls cannot be JUST FRIENDS.
Testimonies don't grow on trees.
Most everyone has freaky secrets, addictions, talent or hidden information. AKA you're not allowed to judge because they think your info, secrets, talents and addictions are freaky too.
Fajitas are chill.
Confidence is key.
Making and keeping friends from everywhere is just a fabulous thing. Like I said.. future contacts come in handy.. in the future... probably. Okay, so I haven't LEARNED that one.. I'm in the process of learning it.
Some teachers just don't give out 100%. And that's chill because actually learning is more important than the number they write down.
Sometimes recipes work without some of the ingredients. Don't tell anyone.
Dad's try to act tough like they don't care their daughter isn't at home anymore.. They care.
Mom's care too. But they don't act tough like dads. They tell you secrets about your dad being sad.
Having a good relationship with your mom is so totes rad. Especially when you decided you're not happy with the world, they're life savers.
Once the baby of the family, always the baby of the family. (You better believe it's the best thing in the whole universe.)
UEA, Thanksgiving, and Christmas break are possibly Heaven sent.
You're allowed to stay up all night, every night. Doesn't mean you should.
Throwing parties the weekend before finals is a really dumb idea.
Throwing parties the weekend before finals is the best idea ever.
No matter how awkward carolers are, they take left overs like nobodies business.
St. George rules.