Between graduation pictures/announcements, three major projects (which are all worth 20% of my grade), carrying out a vice president position, working part time and oh, by the way having a life - this week has just about got me down for the count.
However, I'm an extremely lucky and blessed girl. I've got two men in my life who are just amazing. (Not to mention countless friends, a wonderful family and some of the best mentors and heroes to look up to)
The first man is my dad, my daddy-o if you will. He's the most patient and kind man you will ever meet. He's ALWAYS done what's best for his family, and I can never thank him enough for the sacrifices he's made. He's my rock to lean on and steady hand to hold whenever I may need it.
Recently, he's had to to deal with my panic attacks about school, graduation and my career. As usual, his patience and understanding words have helped me through. When we were talking about life decisions he said probably what's now my favorite daddy-o quote,
"The main thing is keepin' the main thing, the main thing."
The second man is just the cherry on top of my days. He came out of nowhere and offers me nothing but support and a big heart. He fills my days with laughter and can always put the biggest smile on my face.
The main thing is, the people in my life are the main thing I care about
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Just Fishin'
I found this song and immediately I had tears in my eyes before I even got to the chorus.
If you've ever been fishing with your dad you know it's so much more than catching and releasing. It's special time you get to spend together filled with long talks and inside jokes mom doesn't know about.
It reminded me SO much of spending time at the lake "just fishin'" with my dad. It also made me a little sad. Even though my fishing rod is still pink, I'm scared those moments are going to be few and far between now. But then I remember how incredibly lucky I am to have even had a dad who has given me those memories.
So I want to dedicate this blog post to my dad and every other dad who puts up with their little girl who is doing everything BUT fishing. I squirmed, talked too loud and asked too many questions, but he was always patient with me.
Love you, dad.
If you've ever had a fishing trip with your dad, give this song a listen. I've also put the lyrics at the bottom.
She’s doin’ almost everything but sittin’ still
Talkin’ ‘bout her ballet shoes and training wheels
And her kittens
And she thinks we’re just fishin’
I say, “Daddy loves you, baby” one more time
She says, “I know. I think I got a bite.”
And all this laughin’, cryin, smilin’ dyin’ here inside’s
What I call, livin’
And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside
Throwin’ back what we could fry
Drownin’ worms and killin’ time
Nothin’ too ambitious
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’
She’s already pretty, like her mama is
Gonna drive the boys all crazy
Give her daddy fits
And I better do this every chance I get
‘Cause time is tickin’
(Yeah it is)
And she thinks we’re just fishin’ on the riverside
Throwin’ back what we could fry
Drownin’ worms and killin’ time
Nothin’ too ambitious
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’
She ain’t even thinkin’ ‘bout
What’s really goin’ on right now
But I guarantee this memory’s a big’in
And she thinks we’re just fishin’
Yeah, aww, she thinks we’re just fishin’
We ain’t only fishin’
(This ain’t about fishin’)
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