I’m going to piggyback off of Michelle’s “Cool Ass Sh!t My Dad Says” because we have come to the conclusion our dad has said some different things to some us over the years. Like many fathers, The Knife offers me constant encouragement and incredible guidance. Some of my favorite things he has said to me started when I was in my mid-twenties when I was getting into my career and starting to date more. If I have kids…I will be sure to pass all these lessons down to them as well. They truly helped shape me into the person I am today as well as helped frame my strong work ethic. Not every saying is an original from his noodle, but none the less, they have helped me along the way. I’m not sure that without his guidance I would have excelled in some of the areas I have found myself to do so well in. Among other things, he has encouraged me to take chances, get out into the world and to be myself. I’m pretty confident he’s my number one supporter. So, without further ado, here are more wise sayings from The Knife himself.
“The world is your oyster.” When The Knife first said this to me, I had absolutely no idea what the hell he was talking about. But to be fair, he says a lot of sayings to me that need further explanation. I do, however, remember we were talking about life in general and what I wanted to do. When he explained to me what he was trying to say, basically that I can do anything I dream to do, I felt liberated and supported. Since then, I have taken this advice and run with it. I see the world and it is there for me to explore and become whatever I want to become.
“No boy wants to just be your friend.” This one makes me laugh a bit, but it’s pretty true. I remember when The Mister Project and I decided to “just be friends” at one point while dating and my dad looked at me and said those exact words to me. Secretly, I knew he was right. Of course, there are some exceptions to this rule, one of my very best friends is a great guy and one of Anthony’s best friends is an awesome girl. But more often than not, guys don’t want to be just buddies with a girl. I mean, look at how good our friendship turned out…we got married!
“Don’t shit where you eat.” I love this one. I first heard him say this to me when I was working at Arlington Park Race Track as their entertainment reporter and was going to attend an important company party with lots of higher-ups. He was lecturing me on maintaining a responsible reputation and securing my job…along with not making an ass out of myself. To translate: basically, don’t get hammered and act like an idiot with a bunch of people you work with. This was such a valuable piece of advice especially since I snagged this awesome job shortly after college. You can get drunk at college bars and with friends, but you don’t do that sh!t at work parties. I definitely listened to him on this one.
“Be safe. Be smart. Love you.” Every time we travel, I text my family right before take off and this is what my dad always sends me back. It’s simple, to the point and a good reminder to be safe and to be smart. I always have these words in the back of my head while going on crazy adventures and traveling the world with The Mister Project.
“Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.” I didn’t hear this one a ton, but enough to remember it and learn from it. More than anything, The Knife taught me to show respect to people including and especially him and my mother. I remember if I had a situation at work or was being a little too snippy at home, this was a good reminder to get my head together and remember that I am fortunate to be where I am because of the help and love from the people in my life. This saying is an excellent reminder to not be an a$$hole.
“If you’re on time, you’re late.” This one was actually passed down from my grandfather to my dad, then to me and probably the others as well. The Knife is all about being on time. I’m pretty sure he hates nothing more than late arrivals. His thoughts are, be everywhere ten minutes early. With that being said, he always has a book to read for when people are late to meetings with him. Yet another lesson I have learned from him. I try my hardest to be on time when we have a meeting. However, my favorite part when I am running late occasionally is when I walk in, he closes his book and looks at his watch. I know then that I am not on time, just late.
The Knife is basically full of life lessons and wise sayings. I feel like I learn from him daily. Actually, I know I learn from him daily. I’m a lucky lady to be able to call this wise man my dad and my best friend. More to come, so stay tuned!
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