Mom and Dad You Were Right...

"You are going to turn into me one day!"

Like mother, like daughter.

My mother still tells me this. That’s fine, I have accepted it now. When I laugh I am reminded of you, or when I wear my sweat pants all day I am reminded of you. Also, thanks for the coffee addiction. You started that one!

Hey, at least people tell us we look like Kate Hudson and Goldie Hawn!

"You're goin' places."

You were right about that too. I feel like I’m going somewhere and I’ve been many places. When I find out where I’m going I’ll let you know. For now, my bags are packed and I’ve accomplished much. You’ve been right so far…

"You will learn to appreciate this one day!"

My appreciation and love for the classics all began…

When I was younger, my mother would vacuum the house to The Who, Duran Duran, and Madonna. I used to scream that the music was too loud and she needed to turn it down.

Well, she was right. I APPRECIATE THIS! I turn my Duran Duran and Madonna up just as loud. Except it’s the neighbors who scream at me.

"You taste buds are going to change one day."

Yep, you were right mom and dad. They did change. I no longer just like plane noodles with nothing on them but salt, or just grilled cheese for dinner. However, I still like that stuff, ok. Spinach and anything green are my favs, and I’m always open to new things!

"You're going to find the right guy someday..."

I wished I’d listened to my dad on this one. I dated a lot of losers before I found Josh. My dad would always say, after every heartache, “I know it hurts right now, but someday, you’ll find a good man who treats you right and fall head over heels for him.” I wished I’d just listened to him and not dated some of those guys and just waited. I would’ve saved myself a lot of grief and regret.