• Horrible_Goblin@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I just had this call with my dad. I am a bit behind on chores so I was complaining to him all the things I am doing today, and how great it was when it’s done.

    And he just casually said; ‘don’t forget that it’s probably going to rain the rest of the week. today is a nice day’.

    So now I’m going to sit in the park for a bit before I do my groceries… the dishes sure don’t mind if I do them tomorrow instead. Get yourself a parent (or friend, or stranger on the internet) to remind you to enjoy life every now and then! (and remind your own friends when you can

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      3 months ago

      That’s a good dad!

      My mom was really big on “don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” My dad was big on “never do today what can wait for tomorrow.” I take after my dad :)