Dad's Advice Continued
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
This was too good to leave in the comments section and it deserves it's own entry.
Age 13: I think I said bumping and grinding. (i.e. Come and let me know so that I can lock YOU up.) This was “THE TALK” at the kitchen table after dinner. I would not let you leave until I was done. To get me off your back you finally told me you wanted to be a virgin when you got married. (How did that work out anyway?)
Age 16: On how to kiss a boy: I think I said don’t suck on anything lower than their lower lip.
Age 19: I think I said Boys only want one thing, EVEN IF they are gay.
Age 24: Happiness is a state of mind. You should not dwell on the negative.
I said exactly that. It was out of selfishness because I did not want you to leave even though you were a pain in the ass.
Age mid-20's: Surround yourself with positive people and you will live a happier life. I did say that and you followed my advice very well.
Age mid-20's: Regarding marriage: When you are ready to spend the rest of your life with someone you will know. The funny part is that I also knew that this was the right time and person for you.
Age 26: Only use your power for good and never evil. Yes I said this and I believe you have only used your power for good. Accept that one time when you tried to beat up your 24 year old brother and he literally wiped the kitchen floor with you.
Age 28: Practice practice practice. To be a rock star you have to practice. I did say this and it is true for anything you want to do.
I have some advice for you now. It may not make since but when you get older and have time for reflection you will understand.
When you go into a crowded public place there are 2 things you want to know. Where is the fire exit and where is the bathroom.
Don’t drink a lot of liquid before a long trip.
Whole grain food makes you gassy.
By AllBeehive Tuesday, November 28, 2006
1 Comments:
I remember when I first learned one Dad's last pieces of advice he wrote. It's the one about knowing where the fire exits and bathrooms are in a crowded public place.
I was around 13 and he took me to some dirty bar in New Haven to see Tower of Power. During the entire concert, while I was dancing with a bunch of drunk +30 year olds, he stood right next to the front door. I recall him having vomit on his shoes at the end of the night cause some lady couldn't make it out the door in time. I even remember him giving me that advise that night, minus the bathroom part, but it wasn't until years later that I finally realized its importance. To this day, I still look to see where the hell I need to go in case of an emergency when I'm in a crowed place.
Another cool thing he did that night was get the entire band to sign a concert T-shirt he bought. The last time I saw the shirt I remember it being dirty and dusty cause I had it hanging on my wall through the 90's.
Thanks Dad..
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