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15 Things My Father Taught Me Without Realizing

Make the cheesy jokes and laugh even if no one else does.

Abbie Dudek

Sep 04, 2018

Eastern Michigan University

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15 Things My Father Taught Me Without Realizing

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I know everyone says this but I am 10000% sure that my dad is the best in the world. He's taught me so much in my years in this crazy world. He's got a story for pretty much every situation I've ever been in and he supports me in everything.

He's passionate about the things that I am passionate about and helps me accomplish my goals to the best of his abilities.

Aside from physically teaching me how to do things, like what a good car sounds like, how to defend myself, or how to fix a leak, he's taught me so many things in life without knowing it.

Love you dad! Very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very much!

1. Ford is waaay better than Chevy!

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Ford. Built. Tough.

2. Always learn from your mistakes...

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Always great advice.

3. Guys cry, and that's okay.

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Guys have emotions too.

4. I can do anything I set my mind to!

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I've got this!

5. Not all guys are jerks.

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My dad proves that everyday.

6. It's okay to take a step back from a person.

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Some people (or even friends) are toxic. If the person truly respects you, it will all work out in the end.

7. No matter what, he will be there for me.

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Love you dad! He's always got my back.

8. If you're passionate about something, express that!

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It's okay to let people know how you feel about something.

9. When you're given a job, give it 110%.

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It'll get you places in life.

10. No means no!

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That goes for everyone!

11. Boys are dumb...sometimes.

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The right guy is out there somewhere...

12. Be patient.

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All good things come to those who wait...

13. Make people smile...

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Make the cheesy jokes and laugh even if no one else does, smiles and laughs are contagious.

14. 80's music is literally the best!

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My jam!

15. It's not bad to try new things...

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Never be afraid!

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Make the cheesy jokes and laugh even if no one else does.

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2. Always learn from your mistakes...

3. Guys cry, and that's okay.

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11. Boys are dumb...sometimes.

12. Be patient.

13. Make people smile...

14. 80's music is literally the best!

15. It's not bad to try new things...

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2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

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10. How to work for what I want.

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13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

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19. To brush off gossip.

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Keep attending class

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2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

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7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

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20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

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