This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. However the thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely my own and not influenced by others.
With Father’s Day fast approaching, I figured it was a great to reflect on the things my Dad has taught me over the years. After a few decades on this planet there are have been plenty of tidbits passed down to me, so I figured it’d be easiest to share with you my top fifteen (a top ten was just too hard!).
1. Never trust a person that says trust me. That goes double for good looking men.
2. Richard Clapton is The Godfather, Renee Geyer is the Queen of Soul, and Van Morrison is definitely The Man.
3. Every girl should know how to change a tyre, make spaghetti bolognaise, and drive a manual car.
4. A sense of humour can get you through anything. Never take yourself or the world around you too seriously.
5. The best fishing is done before the sun rises in the morning, and it’s made much more enjoyable with a can of lemonade and a packet of chips.
6. Never pay someone else to do the jobs you can do yourself. (I listened Dad, I just get lazy sometimes!)
7. Songwriting is one of the most important arts in the world. Never listen to a song without paying attention to what the artist is saying.
8. Rugby league is the greatest game in the world.
9. Stand up for your opinions and the things that really matter, but know when it’s smarter to let things go.
10. Green stuff really does make a dish taste better.
11. Old is a state of mind. Keep eating out, seeing live bands, meeting up with friends, and discovering the world, no matter what your years.
12. Cheap booze just isn’t worth it. Buy a good bottle of wine or quality beer and savour it.
13. Education is vital. School might seem like it’s dragging on for an eternity, but those qualifications will ensure life is better down the track.
14. Technology might keep moving on, but there’s nothing quite like a vinyl record.
15. No matter what you do and where you are, family will always be there.
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