My dad and I aren't exactly the closest. If there's a problem, I feel more comfortable going to my mom. We don't really talk as much as we should...it's not as relaxed as it should be.
Ok, I know what you're thinking. Sarah...he's on Facebook. He reads your posts. He comments on them almost daily. Well, let me just say this. None of what I just said will come as a surprise to him, and I guarantee you by the end of this post, he'll be crying (though he probably won't admit it, and will be more apt to say there's something in his eye ;) haha).
My Dad and I may not see eye to eye on everything...but that's only because we're more alike than we're different. And a lot of the personality traits I cherish the most about myself...came from my Dad.
So Dad...this one's for you.
My stubborness - Some might see it as a flaw. Some might say it's better to back down, to compromise, to admit when you're wrong. And while that may be true...my hard-headedness has gotten me places. I wouldn't have gone back to the gym today if I wasn't stubborn. I ran 4.5 miles yesterday (a personal best), and my foot hurts. Like, really hurts. Like, tough-to-walk hurts. But I refuse to let that hold me back. I will run that marathon. I will train every day in the gym. I will not back down. I will win. I will cross that finish line. I have it in me, and I will do it. That's part of the reason I put my money down. I can't back out. I made a financial commitment to do something that I honestly am not prepared to attempt. I set a lofty goal, and I'll be damned if any one or any thing is going to come in between me and that finish line. That's the "Dad" in me. And I've discovered if that trait is harnessed in just the right way, it's far more of an asset that a setback.
Determination - Not to be confused with being stubborn (but it is close). When my Dad sets his mind to do something, he does it. My dad graduated from college and had his Masters Degree before most kids his age ever even graduated. Without a lot of help from his parents, he was determined to make it. Determined to succeed. Eye on the prize. He played sports better than most people twice his size...and he still can. Likewise, I graduated college in 3.5 years with a perfect 4.0. I was determined. Same goes with my athleticism (see: Marathon), and I refuse to give up (see: Stubborn).
Quick Wit - I love this one! My dad should have a cymbal crash on his cell phone. He has so many one liners, so many plays on words...it's fantastic. Sharp as a tack that man is. That's where I get it from. Ever hear me crack a joke or come up with a play on words at the drop of a hat? That's my Dad in me. I get it all from him. Looks like 18 years in his house did me some good.
Humor - Ok, ok...close to quick wit...but not twice. We may laugh the loudest at our own jokes...but we have a tendency to be funny. At least five out of ten times...and 50% ain't half bad...ba dum dum ::cymbal crash:: (told you we needed one of those). I love to laugh. I love people who can make me laugh, and most importantly, I love making people laugh...like by country line dancing at PossAbilities today. Ha! Hilarious...
Reading Writers - He's both. My dad always said, "Sarah, if you want to be a good writer, you've got to be a good reader." SO TRUE! And that's the #1 tip I give to co-workers who ask me for advice. You want to write a piece that'll make someone cry? Find out what makes people tick. Read a book that touch's people's hearts...or an article, or a post-it note. Look at how they write it. Figure out what it is about that that touches your heart...and figure out how to bring that out in your writing. My dad's a read-a-holic. I guarantee you he's reading no fewer than 6 books right now. While I'm not reading that many simultaneously...I have already read three books so far this year...and we're only 3 weeks in. I get that from my Dad. And the writing?? That's my Dad too. He's fantastic. Writes a Christmas poem that makes everyone cry every year. Dad - Mom wanted me to write you a "bonus verse" in this year's Christmas poem. I didn't do it, but I hope this makes up for it.
Big Heart - My dad has a huge heart. He has a funny way of showing it sometimes, but I know he loves me...and I love him.
I'm a daughter who's just like her father...
and I'm thankful for that.
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**This is part of my New Year's Resolution: 365 Days of Thanks. Every day I pick something new to be thankful for...and put it out on facebook for all to enjoy :)**
Ok, I know what you're thinking. Sarah...he's on Facebook. He reads your posts. He comments on them almost daily. Well, let me just say this. None of what I just said will come as a surprise to him, and I guarantee you by the end of this post, he'll be crying (though he probably won't admit it, and will be more apt to say there's something in his eye ;) haha).
My Dad and I may not see eye to eye on everything...but that's only because we're more alike than we're different. And a lot of the personality traits I cherish the most about myself...came from my Dad.
So Dad...this one's for you.
My stubborness - Some might see it as a flaw. Some might say it's better to back down, to compromise, to admit when you're wrong. And while that may be true...my hard-headedness has gotten me places. I wouldn't have gone back to the gym today if I wasn't stubborn. I ran 4.5 miles yesterday (a personal best), and my foot hurts. Like, really hurts. Like, tough-to-walk hurts. But I refuse to let that hold me back. I will run that marathon. I will train every day in the gym. I will not back down. I will win. I will cross that finish line. I have it in me, and I will do it. That's part of the reason I put my money down. I can't back out. I made a financial commitment to do something that I honestly am not prepared to attempt. I set a lofty goal, and I'll be damned if any one or any thing is going to come in between me and that finish line. That's the "Dad" in me. And I've discovered if that trait is harnessed in just the right way, it's far more of an asset that a setback.
Determination - Not to be confused with being stubborn (but it is close). When my Dad sets his mind to do something, he does it. My dad graduated from college and had his Masters Degree before most kids his age ever even graduated. Without a lot of help from his parents, he was determined to make it. Determined to succeed. Eye on the prize. He played sports better than most people twice his size...and he still can. Likewise, I graduated college in 3.5 years with a perfect 4.0. I was determined. Same goes with my athleticism (see: Marathon), and I refuse to give up (see: Stubborn).
Quick Wit - I love this one! My dad should have a cymbal crash on his cell phone. He has so many one liners, so many plays on words...it's fantastic. Sharp as a tack that man is. That's where I get it from. Ever hear me crack a joke or come up with a play on words at the drop of a hat? That's my Dad in me. I get it all from him. Looks like 18 years in his house did me some good.
Humor - Ok, ok...close to quick wit...but not twice. We may laugh the loudest at our own jokes...but we have a tendency to be funny. At least five out of ten times...and 50% ain't half bad...ba dum dum ::cymbal crash:: (told you we needed one of those). I love to laugh. I love people who can make me laugh, and most importantly, I love making people laugh...like by country line dancing at PossAbilities today. Ha! Hilarious...
Reading Writers - He's both. My dad always said, "Sarah, if you want to be a good writer, you've got to be a good reader." SO TRUE! And that's the #1 tip I give to co-workers who ask me for advice. You want to write a piece that'll make someone cry? Find out what makes people tick. Read a book that touch's people's hearts...or an article, or a post-it note. Look at how they write it. Figure out what it is about that that touches your heart...and figure out how to bring that out in your writing. My dad's a read-a-holic. I guarantee you he's reading no fewer than 6 books right now. While I'm not reading that many simultaneously...I have already read three books so far this year...and we're only 3 weeks in. I get that from my Dad. And the writing?? That's my Dad too. He's fantastic. Writes a Christmas poem that makes everyone cry every year. Dad - Mom wanted me to write you a "bonus verse" in this year's Christmas poem. I didn't do it, but I hope this makes up for it.
Big Heart - My dad has a huge heart. He has a funny way of showing it sometimes, but I know he loves me...and I love him.
I'm a daughter who's just like her father...
and I'm thankful for that.
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**This is part of my New Year's Resolution: 365 Days of Thanks. Every day I pick something new to be thankful for...and put it out on facebook for all to enjoy :)**
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