We only have so many hours in the day to take it all in.
Never take a beautiful day for granted and always appreciate the sun when it’s shining.
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Updated 7 years ago,October 3, 2018
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IDLE HANDS DO THE DEVILS WORK.
So, naturally, he made a thermometer fatto a casa (homemade) and a wind bird.
Could he have bought the thermometer?
Because hes a builder and he stays busy thinking and working.
Does this bird have any real purpose?
But is it cute?
you might find one in my backyard and scattered around Little Neck.
He checks on this bird frequently oils the screws, touches up paint chips.
He takes pride in his work and in his ideas no matter how big or small.
Ill admire that forever.
In Florida, he keeps a basil and a parsley plant tucked away on his balcony.
Hes constantly growing something.
The lesson I learned here was that anything can grow if you feed it.
If it dies, it dies.
And if you SUCCEED you will have no clue what to do with your basil.
MASKING TAPE AND A SHARPIE CAN MAKE YOU A MILLIONAIRE.
BUT, this is why hes successful.
On a random Monday, AKA Bucatini Alla Amatriciana Day, we took over the common room.
Nonnos job was to prepare and provide the wine and grappa for 20+ people.
Whilst eating my pasta, I felt as if I was transported to Italy.
We only have so many hours in the day to take it all in.
Never take a beautiful day for granted and always appreciate the sun when its shining.
A cloudy day is always considered a shame.
WEAR CLOTHES THAT YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE IN.
Its so important to feel good in your clothes who cares about what the rest of the world thinks.
Even though I embrace his fashion choices, I certainly cant say he does the same for me.
I think I almost gave him a heart attack when I wore my #AlexanderWang ripped jeans.
(Little does he know theyre the most expensive jeans in my closet.)
DONT PRETEND TO LIKE BURNT CUTLETS (OF ANY KIND).
I realized, after spending time with him, how many people DONT do that.
My Nonno showed me that it is possible.
Both wanted a huge happy family and they got one.
ALWAYS MAKE SAUCE ON SUNDAY.
Sunday will always be yours.
ALWAYS make your sauce on Sunday.
He taught me that Sundays are special.
He taught me that you get one day a week to do it your way.
One day a week to take your time and to not worry about how other people like their sauce.
Make your sauce and eat it too.
TAKE LIFE WITH A SHOT OF GRAPPA.
This life is SO short.
just dont take it too seriously something that Im actively working on.
Post grad life hit me like a ton of bricks.
Although every day feels one step closer, I still have no idea what Im doing.
But, Im embracing this moment, this period of uncertainty and Im excited.
Youll be happy you did.
