Anyway, on Wednesday, something bad happened. It's a long story but basically, it comes down to an issue with my bar admission application. It got me super frustrated so I needed to vent.
I decided to call my dad. And, as I'm talking to him, the frustration starts bubbling over and I start to cry. It's like the stars are aligning and telling me, "Don't become a lawyer."
So, my dad, like many dads I imagine, got uncomfortable with his daughter's tears and told me a joke: What has a bottom on its top?* And the joke got a giggle outta me.
With his fatherly duties dispensed, my dad starts a new topic of conversation. It went like this (names changed):
Dad: So, when was the last time we talked?
Me: Early last week, I guess.
Dad: That means you haven't heard then, right?
Me: Uhh, I guess not.
Dad: My Wife caught the house on fire and we're living in a hotel.
No joke. His house caught on fire.
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(haha, okay, it wasn't as bad as this image portrays)
So, I ask him incredulously, "Why didn't you call me???" And he says, "Well, what were you going to do about it?" Well played, sir.
And there it is. My perspective. I was complaining about a delay in my bar admission and my dad is living in a hotel due to the fact that his house caught on fire.
*your legs
I'm so sorry to hear about your bar application and your dad's house! It's great that you were able to get some perspective, but it's also OK to feel frustrated and vent. Hang in there lady! And that's a great joke :)
ReplyDeleteGah! It is a week of bad news it seems; I'm so sorry. :(
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I guess things can just get better now, right????? I hope your bar app gets figured out - don't give up! that's for quitters :)
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ReplyDeleteOh my, good thing he's ok!
ReplyDeleteYour father sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love these choice father/daughter moments. There really is nothing like them.
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wow...its amazing how perspective can really jolt us and make us realize life is truly not that bad...we have it so good. Sounds like you have a wise and wonderful father. Sending prayers to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteWow, glad your family is alright! Hope you and your family have a much happier weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! Well, I can relate to the story in the way of that my friend ask me how it´s going, and I spill out my guts about "everything going wrong" And then it turns out they have even bigger problems, and...I didn´t even ask...
ReplyDeleteOMG, that's terrible! I'm glad your dad is such a calm, realistic person (at least that's what I think after reading this post).
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm sure you're going to be an amazing lawyer. :)
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hope that your father's house gets back to normal soon.
ReplyDeleteYOu are not kidding about perspective--wowee!!!! BUT, everything is relative (what a good daddy though)!
ReplyDeleteOh no! Your poor dad and family! I'm glad everyone's safe and sound and I hope there isn't too much damage. And sorry about the admission application. If it's any consolation, I'm still waiting to hear about a position I interviewed for :o/ The wait is becoming unbearable!
ReplyDeleteWell played indeed! Lol, leave it to a dad to announce something like that like it was no big deal. He sounds too funny. Hang in there with the bar exam situation. I know you've probably heard it a million times, but just takes things one step at a time.
ReplyDeleteI learned after going through a flood last year, that most things in life aren't as bad as we think. If we have our loved ones around us, life is good...but still, most days we have to take those things for granted just to focus on things like passing the bar or getting our work done!
ReplyDeleteGoodness! What a day. It can only get better from here!
ReplyDeleteThe stars are aligned in some strange universal chaos. I've had one of those weeks myself! Nothing like a little perspective to remind you that things can ALWAYS be worse! Have a great weekend :)
ReplyDeleteCame through Discovery Street...and SO needed this post today! Love it!
ReplyDeleteHave you heard yet?
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Wow now that really puts things in perspective!!!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good weekend :) xoxo
Wow! House fires are the worst. My parents had one a few years ago and it was awful. Anyway, i suppose it does help to put things in perspective for you, but I hope everything works out with your bar admission. It's no fire, but it's still not fun to deal with I can imagine.
ReplyDeleteim happy to hear that he's okay !
ReplyDeletehope everything will be fine soon :)
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I'm so sorry about what you're going through. Hopefully it works out! And hopefully your Dad will be back in his house asap!
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