A KID THAT I AM
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"Once I was seven years old. My momma told me 'go, make yourself some friends or you'll be lonely'."
I relate to that lyric of Luke Graham's song. Except I wasn't seven, I was thirteen and a freshmen in junior high school. And it wasn't my momma, it was my dad. And the message wasn't to go make friends, it was to put responsibility and punctuality ahead of social agenda.
My father is a very disciplined guy, and he made sure his three kids take after that trait. That moment when he was furious to find out that I wasn't home when he came back from work because I wondered off to my new high school friend's house without telling him really took me aback, as well as several other incidents where I had promised him I'd be home at a certain hour and only reached home several minutes after such hour, which is his biggest pet peeve. But growing up, I keep finding that punctuality and responsibility are traits that are hard to come by. My father is much more lenient now that the kids have grown up, and my husband has taken me under his wings, I am grateful for his lessons and his ways of teaching them to me. I would consider that's the best life advice I've ever had.
Tell me, what's the best advice someone has ever given you?
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I agree with your's father advice, punctuality and responsibility are really important.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous! I like that beautiful top and these pants!
so lovely retro look!
ReplyDeleteYour father's advice is spot on. And I agree, it is very rare to see these traits. And your outfit is absolutely perfect! So classy!
ReplyDeleteAww this outfit is so lovely! Once my mom told me to stop worrying about everything and that's the best advice I've ever received!
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I love this look! That top is so cute :)
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Ileana
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You look amazing :)
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ReplyDeletelove how you style the plaid pants!
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You look is stunning!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! :) xx
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Cute look girl!
ReplyDeleteBeige Renegade
Love your outfit :) Looks great!
ReplyDeleteHave a good day!
love this look.. and you do have pretty smile..
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Love this look! Really chic & want your top!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with your dad's advice, however it's hard to understand when you're younger for sure!
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Thank you to comment me my dear
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Such a cool look! Love the print/colors. I am a neutral lover. Sounds like your dad taught you some good lessons.
ReplyDeleteAmy Ann
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You look so good in your classy look!
ReplyDeletexx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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Aww this is such a sweet post, and I completely adore the neutral tones of this outfit on you. Very chic!
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Dad's always give great advice! I think the best piece of advice I have received is to do what makes you happy. I used to think that money and fancy careers were the end goal, but pursuing them never made my happy. Now, whatever it is that it takes, I just want to be happy. Even if that means just living a good life in a small cottage. :)
ReplyDelete-Emily www.coatandcoffee.com
I personally can't think of any great advice but I'm sure I've had some that is sitting back there in my subconscious :) I love your outfit in these pictures :)
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First of all gorgeous outfit! And dads have always great advice to give to their children. I think the best advice given to me is from my grandma, always wear lipstick even if you don't feel like it. I guess putting on lipstick is a mood booster even if you feel crap.
ReplyDeleteNathalie
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So retro! You look beautiful, this outfit is super nice :)
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Such a lovely blogpost my dear! I think the best advice I got was to believe in myself :) xoxo
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thanks for the thoughts!
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