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20 Things I've Learned Before Turning 20
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Ongoing, First published Jun 30, 2019
By the time I finished writing this, I was still 19. Let me tell you something. 

Why 20 Things, you ask? Because 20 Things & 20 years old, (20 & 20) You get the idea. Okay first of all, the person who inspired me to do this project was my good friend Taylor Alison Swift. Yes, Taylor the singer-songwriter who won Album Of The Year at The Grammys twice. 
[UPDATE, 2021 : thrice]

So in this project I basically wrote about the few little things which I assume are important that I've learned throughout my life growing up. Along the years, I've learned a lot. Either positive or negative, going through rain or shine, happy or sad, you name it. I'm also proud of the simple fact that I've been through every problem in life because they brought me to where I am now and they really did wonders to my self esteem. I gained confidence voicing out my opinion in front of people, I've learned to appreciate people around me and I also learned the importance of having a good relationship with God. 

If you're reading this right now, I just want you to prepare yourself because when you decide to start reading this article, you're gonna have lots of mixed feelings. Let me tell you, if you don't know me yet, let me introduce you, I am Syafiq Faizal. I always love the idea of speaking frankly in a very straightforward method because it is so satisfying & it saves a lot of time. Sometimes I think I speak too honestly. 

Whatever it is, I hope this could benefit you in the best way possible. Honestly, anyone can read this. There's no age limit. Go tell your friends, teachers, parents, colleagues, grandparents, cats, dogs, and everyone you know about this. Have fun reading & have a great day!

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Writing a memoir at only fifteen years old has taught me a lot. Giving me the time to reflect on the lessons I learned the hard way and the mistakes I've made thus far. I learned, if there is at least two sides to every story, there is at least two sides to every person. What could be a smile is a broken heart in a deeper reality. We all live in a society where nothing is as it seems, the people being more complex and astonishing than the countless novels we read. And in a world ruled by tragedies, we are the survivors. Getting through our own history, more important to us then what we read in school. We take our story one page at a time, word by word because in the end, it will all be worth it. I dedicate this memoir to the people who have been with me on my journey of self discovery, even if only in spirit. Mom- Who has made non stop sacrifices to ensure my happiness and well being. Nothing would be possible without you! Grandma- Who has inspired me and made a huge influence to the person I am now and who I'll be in the future. Callie- My own personal slave, illustrator, editor and full time best friend. You know I love you <3 Ariana Grande- My celebrity inspiration, showing me that it's ok to "love who you love, no one can judge, follow your heart and don't give up", getting me through the long and lonely nights. Be sure to buy her new album "Moonlight", hopefully to be released this year and her new fragrance "Ari" in accordance to the "Be You" campaign. Adam Young (Of Owl City)- My first artist I listened to, your songs make me think of the past and the new adventures to come. Sam Tsui- The album "Make it up" taught me to not be scared of not knowing what's going to happen next. Being young and naive Isn't necessarily a bad thing, as it brings way to new experiences, to be vulnerable and crying doesn't make you any less of a person. That we're all human and it's ok to embrace it.