and then today, i learned this.

your dad's wisdom can help you a whole lot more

than you thought it could at age 16.

check me out kickin' my dad in the face in my awesome shoes.

dad and lace.

i'll just be up front:

i'm dealing with some stuff.

you could call it being depressed...

anyway,

my parents sort of gave me some helpful advice the other night.

my dad's wisdom was:

when i am overwhelmed and feel like i can't do anything,

make a list.

even if you can just check off one item a day or every two days,

keep at it.

making lines through lists helps you stay focused.

whoa, buddy, does it help.

i made a HUGE list yesterday

and already have 2 items checked off.

i can't wait to do more next week.

it may seem lame to be happy about doing only 2 things so far,

but when you're in a fog,

under motivated

and blah,

it's a huge help.

so thanks, dad, for imparting your wisdom.

you knew what i needed to hear in my particular circumstance

and it was a huge soul lifter.