My mom likes to joke that she taught me everything I know about web design and development. She’s joking, but it’s true: Mom, you did teach me everything I know. I witnessed your interactions with difficult pre-school parents and your patience with school politics. You never lost your cool. That’s how I learned to interact with my clients.

Dad, I learned a lot from you too. As a CPA, your most stressful times were the first four months of the year. You, too, never “lost it” with a client — or anyone, for that matter — even when work was at its craziest. You always worked for your family practice, and from you I learned the benefits of being your own boss. Your clients were the only people you have to answer to, so flipping out on them never even occurred to you. 

Mom and dad, even though we are in totally different fields, I did learn everything from you. The reason I have what others call “the patience of a saint” is because of the both of you. Thank you.