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17 Lessons Blair Waldorf Taught You About Life

After all, she is the Queen B. The gossipiest Gossip Girl has much to teach us.

1. Know who you are and own that shit.

2. Being in love is an emotional roller coaster.

3. No matter how shitty you think your life is, there's always something in it worth smiling about.

4. You can't let anything get in the way of going after what you want.

5. You have to make things happen for yourself.

6. You have to demand respect from others.

7. Shopping can in fact lift your spirits, if only temporarily.

8. You shouldn't look down on someone just because you're not cool with what they do for a living.

9. Everyone makes mistakes.

10. You can sleep when you're dead.

11. Crashing a party can lead to some of the best times you've ever had.

12. Keep your standards high when it comes to relationships, even if others think these standards make you shallow.

13. Don't let anyone steal or disrupt your happiness.

14. Don't ever settle for a guy for ANY reason, no matter how fine he is or how much money he has.

15. It's OK to not be OK.

16. Be fearless in saying how you truly feel, whether that's in love, in your work, or in a friendship.

17. And, most important of all, HAVE FUN!

Just always remember that Blair taught you.