Creator tells personal family storyfrom @miketornabene

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Go start a family, bro. As I've gotten older, I see this comment more often. As if not having a family my own implies that I don't want one or haven't tier. Or if you choose not to have a family, it means you're somehow living life wrong. But this time, I decided to take this guy's advice and become a family man. No, this story begins where many unexpected families begin. Tier Jersey Shore. So I took a trip to visit my dad along with both my sisters, their husbands, and my four nieces and nephews. And since I was gifted with comedic timing, these get togethers typically happen when I'm single or right after a breakup. And as much as you love your family, spending extended time in these situations can make you long for the partnership everyone else has. It's like going to prom alone, which I've also done. Thankfully, this year I was clear of any breakups and went in with a different mindset. Both my sisters just had their second child at the same time eight months ago. So they have their hands full with a miracle of life. Meanwhile, I have my stomach full of airplane tequila and the miracle of being alive. But because I'm single with no other responsibilities, I was in a position to help where others couldn't. Flying with my sister and the babies, beach sherpa, bartender, fixing my dad's death rank of the house, entertaining my eight year old niece was the energy demand of a data center. I've always been there for my family better this time I approached it differently. I stopped asking how this time good serve me and instead I asked how I could be of service. In focusing on what I had rather than what I lacked, I became more present. I was able to give more and in return to get more. It gave me a sense of purpose and though nothing has changed better my attitude, I was able to be a better brother, a better uncle, a better son, and a better friend. So one day, yeah, I'll start a family of my own. But for no, family is all around me.