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7 Thank-Yous For The Parents Who Made It Literally Impossible To Ever Thank Enough

Mom and dad, I want the whole world to know how thankful I am.

Gabrielle Ciancio

Jan 06, 2019

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7 Thank-Yous For The Parents Who Made It Literally Impossible To Ever Thank Enough

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1. Thank you for the morning texts.

Though something small and done out of habit, they really do make my day. Dad, even when you confuse your "good mornings" with "good nights" on your flip phone, I can't help but smile and think about how lucky I am to see a new day with the people I love. Mom, I want you to know that I do read your morning quotes and inspiration, and I appreciate how you take the time out of your day to make mine a little a bit better.

2. Thank you for listening to me cry on the phone.

It's hard being away from you guys in college, and even if it doesn't seem like it, I miss you both more and more every single day. Whether it's about boys, school, or if I'm just being an emotional and over-dramatic teenager, I can always count on you guys to answer the phone and solve any problem I have.

3. Thank you for paying ridiculous amounts of money for me to get an education.

I see a lot of my friends struggling to pay for their education and taking out absurd loans; I could never picture myself in that position. Thank you for letting me go to a private high school; you easily could've said no and made me go to the public school around the corner. You spent thousands and thousands of dollars just so I can go to the high school I wanted. Thank you for letting me apply to any college I wanted, and finding a way to send me to my dream school. I never ever express how much this means to me, and sometimes I may seem like I take it for granted, but without you guys, I definitely would not be living out my dream, having the time of my life, and becoming the person I am today.

4. Thank you for both going back to work just so you can spend all your money on making Michael and me so happy.

Sometimes I'm spoiled and say "Well everyone else has it so I want it to." So many kids aren't as lucky as I am to have parents who work so hard and spend their money on getting their kids things they want.

5. Thank you for being there every step of my softball journey.

You both encouraged me to work as hard as I could, and shaped me into the player I am today. If it wasn't for all the time, money, and effort you put into making me the best player I could be, I'd never be living my dreams of playing Division I softball at a top school.

6. Thank you for always supporting me in everything I do.

Without both of your love and support, I'd be a lost cause. Thank you for always encouraging me to do big things and finish what I started, even if it is far-fetched and absolutely ridiculous. You taught me to follow my heart and with hard work, and I can accomplish anything I want to.

7. Finally, thank you for giving me life.

Thank you for having me and loving me unconditionally. Not everyone can say they've been raised by two of the best people in the entire world. Mom and dad, thank you for blessing me with your moral, intelligence, and loving nature, I am forever thankful for everything you do for me, and I love you both to the moon and back.

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Mom and dad, I want the whole world to know how thankful I am.

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1. Thank you for the morning texts.

2. Thank you for listening to me cry on the phone.

3. Thank you for paying ridiculous amounts of money for me to get an education.

4. Thank you for both going back to work just so you can spend all your money on making Michael and me so happy.

5. Thank you for being there every step of my softball journey.

6. Thank you for always supporting me in everything I do.

7. Finally, thank you for giving me life.

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1. When a customer wants to return a product, hands you the receipt, where is printed "ALL SALES ARE FINAL" in all caps.

2. Just because you might be having a bad day, and you're in a crappy mood, doesn't make it okay for you to yell at me or be rude to me. I'm a person with feelings, just like you.

3. People refusing to be put on hold when a customer is standing right in front of you. Oh, how I wish I could just hang up on you!

4. Having the same conversations over and over again! To be honest I really don't even want to talk to you right now, or have this fake ass smile on my face!

5. Always having to have a smile on your face. I promise I'm not as happy as I may look!

6. Customers not understanding that sometimes, mistakes happen. I am a human being, we all mess up sometimes!

7. Having the boss from hell, it's their way or the highway! Even though I did my job correctly and efficiently, if I don't do it the exact way you do, I'm a piece of shit.

8. Having coworker who don't help out, who bend the rules just enough to screw you over.

9. Having to be at work after closing because a customer is taking forever and half! Not like I'd like to go home or anything!

10. Having shitty hours and more shifts than you asked for. Just because we don't have enough workers, doesn't mean I want to pick up every shift that you cant cover, oh great boss of mine!

11. Not having time for a social life. It gets old saying, "I can't I have work..." Every day of the week!

12. Having that lazy costumer who can't do anything for themselves... no please I'll get that, it's no problem at all!

It's just my face, I swear.

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2. People are constantly asking you if you're OK.

3. After being friends with someone for a while, they confess to you, "I thought you were so mean when I first met you," or, "I thought you hated me."

4. You get told to smile more, but they don't understand how scary that would be.

5. You're always labeled as seeming "judgy."

6. Passing a friend with your RBF in full force and not realizing you just shot them a death glare.

7. Being sarcastic, but everyone thinks you're outright rude.

8. Not knowing how mean you really look until you see a picture of yourself in resting face.

9. Your apologies never sound sincere because of your emotionless face.

10. Your "mad face" scares you.

11. And, lastly, people are constantly asking you if you are happy or having a good time because you look bored to death.

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1. "Is Elle Woods your spirit animal?"

2. "Is that your natural hair color?"

3. "Oh wow, you get good grades at school?"

4. "You must really like the color pink!"

5. "You’re probably not into sports, right?"

6. "You must have such a bubbly personality."

7. "Your wardrobe must consist of all things preppy."

8. "What sorority are you in?"

9. "You were probably a cheerleader in high school."

10. "You look like you’re from L.A. because your hair is so light."

11. "You definitely like Pumpkin Spiced Lattes from Starbucks!"

12. "Do you actually think blondes have more fun?"

13. "You must encompass the typical “white girl” stereotype."

14. "Is that daddy’s credit card you’re using?"

15. "So all of your friends are blonde too?"

16. "I’m surprised about you; I thought you would be a lot ditsier."

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1. When you get your acceptance letter

2. When you try to figure out how class enrollment works

3. When it’s move in day

4. When you arrive on campus and see all of the attractive people

5. FROG Week

6. When you find your squad

7. When you visit DHall (RIP) or EHall for the first time

8. When you take on way too many credits

9. When you go to your first party at JMU

10. When the rival school shows up for the homecoming game (or any game really)

11. Sunday Brunch

12. When you see the infamous “preacher” for the first time

13. The first snow day

14. Madipalooza

15. When finals week rolls around

16. When you have to say goodbye

17. And when you finally get to go back

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1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

5. Your friends are so excited to be with you on your big day.

6. If you work, your office might throw a party for you.

7. For your actual party, you plan a small get-together with close family and friends ...

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