What We Get From Our Parents

[nycfem]

Things I got from my father:

(1) spells "night": n-i-t-e. Sometimes I do this.

(2) very autistic-like about details. He will leave a message that says, "This is your father [insert name]. Like we discussed, I will meet you at 5:45 at the restaurant, Trattoria, located on 29 East 99th St. The reservation will be under the name "X." X, Y, and Z will be there. Please call me back to confirm." Then I call and leave the same message. I have his style this way. I'm all about the details. it's good for planning but also drives BB crazy at how compulsive it is.

(3) leaves the last word off sentences when speaking. my brother and i both do this and call each other on

(4) hard time just relaxing, always needing to be occupied

(5) silly sense of humor

Things I got from my mom:

(1) the career of social work and all that social work is about for me

Gosh, I'm struggling with coming up with much for my mom. I think what I named for her, though, is a significant factor in my life.