Role Models: My Parents

I have had many role models in my life that helped shape me into the person I am today. These individuals gave me the confidence and knowledge that I needed to have success in my life (no matter how small the success).

My Parents

The most prevalent lesson my parents instilled in me was independence. My parents only did the essentials for my brothers and I. My brothers and I had freedom to explore and do what we wanted if we were not hurting anybody or breaking anything. My parents also forced use to do things for ourselves. It is the little things that helped mold me into the person I am today.

My mother taught me the finer things.

• How to clean myself up (for school dances, interviews, etc.)
• The art of wearing cologne
  
• Fine dining
  
• Cooking
• Appreciation of food both domestic and exotic
• How not to spell
  

My father taught me the practicals and helped lead me to my future career.

• Showed me the fun of building things (wood work, computers, anything)
• How to do whatever it takes to provide for your family
  
• The fun of computers (my career)
• Being the strong quiet type
• How to give back to your family and community
  
• How not to type using a keyboard

My mother and father were very supportive and encouraging in all aspects of my life. I am always learning something new from my parents and I am very thankful for them.

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