Perseverance, working hard, and being prepared are just some of the things I have learned from my dad. Today I’ll be talking about my dad whom I have known all my life. I hope to share with you that parents can be hard on you at times but they have your best interests at heart.
My dad is a teacher, so he has all his summers off from work. This means that I always have someone to take me to the beach, the movies, or maybe just relax at home. Summers are my favorite time of year because my dad always has something special planned. Last summer, we took a three day trip to Seattle. We saw the space needle, pikes place market, and other Seattle attractions. I had a great time and it was one of my favorite trips. Other summers, we take trips with my whole family. Four summers ago we took a road trip from Chicago all the way to Niagara Falls. Not only did we travel over 800 miles, but my dad road his bike the whole way! My dad also helps me in sports. …show more content…
I wanted to be the best soccer player I could be, so my dad decided to coach my soccer team. At the time I thought this was no big deal, but now I realize how much time and effort he spent planning our practices and coaching our games. He not only had to coach me, but 10 other girls as well! Towards the end of every soccer season, I would start to get burnt out and not want to play anymore. My dad always reassured me that the season was over soon and I had to keep practicing. I didn’t know it then, but pushing me to keep practicing when I didn't want to, taught me perseverance and how to work
My dad is a teacher, so he has all his summers off from work. This means that I always have someone to take me to the beach, the movies, or maybe just relax at home. Summers are my favorite time of year because my dad always has something special planned. Last summer, we took a three day trip to Seattle. We saw the space needle, pikes place market, and other Seattle attractions. I had a great time and it was one of my favorite trips. Other summers, we take trips with my whole family. Four summers ago we took a road trip from Chicago all the way to Niagara Falls. Not only did we travel over 800 miles, but my dad road his bike the whole way! My dad also helps me in sports. …show more content…
I wanted to be the best soccer player I could be, so my dad decided to coach my soccer team. At the time I thought this was no big deal, but now I realize how much time and effort he spent planning our practices and coaching our games. He not only had to coach me, but 10 other girls as well! Towards the end of every soccer season, I would start to get burnt out and not want to play anymore. My dad always reassured me that the season was over soon and I had to keep practicing. I didn’t know it then, but pushing me to keep practicing when I didn't want to, taught me perseverance and how to work