Father’s day is quickly approaching. Like me, you are probably struggling to find a last minute gift, a clever card and a way to show your old man how much you love him. In the daily lives of millennials, it’s easy to forget your father. We are all super busy with work, school, friends, socializing, traveling and hobbies. Family might not be the first thing on our minds, but it should always be prominent. Sometimes you just have to think, without you father, your life wouldn't be as busy as it is. He is the man that raised you, taught you right from wrong, and motivated you to become the person you are today.

Without my father, I wouldn’t have gotten to see the world. Having a father with wanderlust has enabled me to visit some amazing places. Because of him, I have been all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, France, Argentina, and more. He’s taught me to really take in my surroundings, pay attention to the location’s history, and of course, try all of the ethnic food I can.

Without my father, I would be technologically challenged. Every time the TV stops working or my wifi wont connect, I can always count on him to help me out. He seems to know everything about the technological world. One time, he was able to salvage everything from my laptop that completely crashed.

Without my father, I wouldn’t be as money smart as I am. He’s taught me the value of the dollar and that money doesn’t grow on trees. I’ve learned that he works extremely hard for what he earns and to not take advantage of it. Because of him, I always go to Amazon to find the best price for my purchase and always check the reviews to make sure it’s well worth my money.

Without my father, my pop culture knowledge wouldn’t be as strong. I grew up listening to his CDs of Michael Jackson and The Beatles, and also watching DVDs of all the Peanuts movies. He has also introduced me to my love of theater. Even though I cried watching Phantom of the Opera, one of my first Broadway shows, I’ve learned to love each and every one he has taken me to.

Without my father, I wouldn’t be as family oriented as I am. Ever since I can remember I have been going to frequent lunches and dinners at my grandparents’ and cousins’ houses. Not to mention, multiple vacations and cruises with my entire extended family. He’s taught me that family is always there for me no matter what, and I should be proud of that.

My father is basically the glue that holds my family together. He always seems to know what he’s doing, and it always happens to be the right thing to do. The one exception to this is on road trips, when he thinks he doesn’t need to ask for directions (and then we get lost for two hours), but in fact he really should have. He is one of the most important figures in my life, and I couldn’t be more thankful. I have never met a more loving, reliable, intelligent, comical person. Even though I may be a little distant when things in life get busy, it doesn’t mean I don’t love my father any less. He deserves way more recognition than just one day dedicated to him.