Months 1/2/3 Top 10

As many of you may know, I have been making a list at the end of every month following the topic of: "Top ten life lessons I've learned this month". I've never posted them here on my blog, only on my Facebook page. But I realized that many of you might not follow me on Facebook, so I thought it'd be a good idea to also post the lists here as well. So, as promised, here are lists 1,2,& 3:

Month 1:

Month 2:

Month 3:

1) As a poor exchange student you will eat any food that is free, even if it means eating cow brain. 

2) It's so awkward when you are messaging friends (who don't know Turkish) and you accidentally throw in phrases you've been learning and using regularly and they get really confused. Even little ones like "Evet" and "Tamam".

3) The best yogurt is the kind made for toddlers because it tastes good and is super cheap too (only 1.50TL for a two pack). Strawberry yogurt and little chocolate candies with Cinderella on the wrapper? Who cares if you look like a baby as long as you're eating delicious yogurt.

4) When it comes to cultural differences, there won't be a point of agreement, right/wrong way, or even both sides fully understanding why the other culture is the way they are. The best thing to say is "Okay, we've realized that we have many differences but that doesn't mean we can't be friends".

5) When important holidays from your home country come up and you start to get homesick, you have to remember that even though you don't have your family, you have your new exchange family to spend your time with. You only have this one year to spend with them so you better make the most of the time you have together. 

6) When you waste time judging people, you have even less time to love them.

7) Your attitude is everything. 

8) Just because you are mad at someone doesn't mean you stop loving them. 

9) Be thankful when you are lucky enough to have people in your life that aren't afraid to tell it like it is. They take all the pressure off of you to wonder if what you do annoys people. Trust me, if what you're doing is annoying, they'll have no problem telling you. 

10) Friends are the family you choose for yourself. 

Can't wait for Month 4!

XOXO, Maggie