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10 Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me

Husband. Realtor. Pizza Chef. Choir Booster. Father

Alexia Smith

Sep 12, 2016

University of Nevada, Reno

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Alexia Smith

In the 19 years of my life my Dad has always been my hero. His life lessons that he has taught me, are what makes me into the woman I am today. His care and respect for people are what makes him so special to me. Here is just a little tribute to the number one man in my life.

1. Respect Other Cultures, Religions, and Thoughts

In my life I have never heard my dad say a bad name to anyone. He keeps his thoughts to himself and does not look down on people.

2. See The World

My father has given me the opportunity to see the world. He has made sure that I had the best experiences to be able to see different perspectives from all around the world.

3. Dress To Impress

Ozzy Osborne meets Danny Tanner.

4. You Are Never Too Old To Do The Things You Love

Just because you are a dad, does not mean you have to give up on the things your love. My dad loves to play his electric guitar, attend music festivals and even watch Nacho Libre one too many times

5. Be An Amazing Host

Ocktoberfest, Pizza Parties, and Fight Nights are just some of the most incredible parties my dad has cooked and hosted for. He uses his many skills and talents to fellowship to the community and to our friends.

6. Push Yourself

My Dad has always pushed me to become my best self. He showcases healthy habits, and truly lives by example.

7. Look for A Man Who Treats You With Respect

In the 22 plus years they have been married, my mom and dad have been a true power couple. He loves my mom with such an undying spirit and respects her choices and words.

8. Always Know How To Have Fun

This picture speaks for itself.

9. Be There For Family

My Dad has always been there for my family. He has been the main support system in our life by providing for us and making sure we are well cared for.

10. Trust God And Everything Else Will Fall Into Place

Trust God. Fear God. Live the way He intended.

A big thanks to my dad for all of those early morning carpools, my college education, pizza addiction and always being the best parent I could of asked for.

Much Love,

Alexia

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10 Life Lessons My Dad Taught Me

Husband. Realtor. Pizza Chef. Choir Booster. Father

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2. See The World

3. Dress To Impress

4. You Are Never Too Old To Do The Things You Love

5. Be An Amazing Host

6. Push Yourself

7. Look for A Man Who Treats You With Respect

8. Always Know How To Have Fun

9. Be There For Family

10. Trust God And Everything Else Will Fall Into Place

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1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

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Let it go. — Elsa

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