23 life lessons I learnt in my 23rd year

Eeek! Here I am at the ripe old age of 23. Yesterday, Sunday, was my birthday. In typical Zoe fashion it was a low key event to bring in the anniversary and I spent it hiking up around Donegal. It's scary to be 23, but also pretty liberating.
From my 23 things to do before I'm 23 list I made pre-New Year I've achieved a lot.
I got the job.
I stopped biting my nails.
I've been reading a lot more.
I spent much more time with my favourite people.
I starting doing a lot more in my youth.
Not only do I feel like I've achieved a lot in my 23rd year, but I also feel that 23 will be a good age for me.

Here are 23 life lessons I learnt in my 23rd year:

1) That we need the lows so we can appreciate just how amazing the good times can be.

2) Life is what you make of it and you get back as much as you put in.

3) Even if they're thousands of miles away, or just a few kilometres down the country, you can always count on your best friends.

4) Dating is hard as an adult.

5) Follow your gut.

6) You always have room for new friends.

7) It's the fake friends you can do without.

8) Make the most of every opportunity.

9) Some people will inevitably let you down.

10) And some people will surprise you when they come through.