Dear Greeting Card Writers:
Another Father’s Day is approaching and yet again, you leave me empty-handed. You see, my father does not have a flatulence problem. I’ve never seen him crack open a can of beer, and the remote control is more likely to be in the dog’s mouth than in his hand. My Dad is not the fix-it guy. He’s the guy who calls the fix-it guy ‘my chachu in my case’ . While I go through the usual search, I know I won’t find a card that is suitable for me to send to him and that is a shame, because I would like to express my gratitude. He has given me so much and amongst the many things I have to be thankful for are the life lessons that he has taught me. Here are just a few:
5. Don’t take life too seriously, you’ll never get out alive.
Having this perspective on life makes it all the more fun. Tell jokes. Do something crazy. Be silly. Finding the funny in everyday situations as well as sharing it with others is our way of living life to the fullest.
4. Just ask!
If you want something, ask for it. A simple thought, yet many of us, including myself, never ask for what we want. In most scenarios, the worst they can say is “No.”
3. If you’re not invited, invite yourself.
My father has always been a proponent of this philosophy and in many cases it has worked in his favor. While it may seem a bit pushy, and can sometimes come off as rude, often, it gets you to where you want to be. Your friends are going to an awesome concert. Hey, got an extra ticket? Someone mentions a fun house party they are going to. What time should I show up? Of course, I realize this advice has its limitations but it can lead to some really enjoyable experiences if used properly.
2. Don’t let others hold you back.
If there are things in life you want to do, do them regardless of if you can get someone else to come along. It’s a lesson in independence. Opportunities shouldn’t be forsaken because you can’t find a companion to join.
1. Try it, you’ll like it.
My father is open to new experiences and has shared this thirst for life with me. Often referring to food, he’ll say this catchphrase when anyone is hesitant. If you try it, you’ll like it (perhaps) but you’ll never know if you don’t try.
So you see, I need a greeting card that speaks to my father’s sense of adventure, his confidence, and his ability to go for what he wants in life. And I’m sure there are many more unrepresented fathers out there.
Sincerely,
Help A Daughter Out, Please?
This blog is a part of blog train hosted by Preety Tiwari of www.delhiblogger.com and Priyanka Lodha Patwari of www.flavorsofworld.com.
Thanks Ritika Kapoor for introducing me in your blog post on www.pearlsbyshakespeare.com for the blog train. Next in the blog train is Sneha. So head over to momandmusings.wordpress.com to read what her father helped her unlearn.
Until next time,
Lots of Love
