Happy Birthday Daddy!

My dad is probably my blog's #1 fan. So today on his 59th birthday, I am dedicating this post to him. I am told that everyday he checks if I have written something new. I think my dad gets very much amused by my silly stories, comparative sociological analysis and deep insights into the human psyche ;).

I'm sure that he is proud of where I am now, almost a decade and a half from the day he let me go to experience the world. I suspect though that a part of him longs to know the specifics of my journeys. Every little post then becomes a clue to the person I have become. Every story adds color to my past and present. With every sigh, he gets to share my yearnings for the future. I then become less of the "imaginary" daughter, I become more "real", a little bit closer each time.

I meant to write on Father's day that truly I could have not asked for a better father. I may not be "needy" in the usual ways, but I don't want my dad thinking that I don't need him. He doesn't need to worry about putting me through school nor making decisions for me. But part of what has given me courage during times of uncertainties is the implicit assurance that he will always be there for me no matter what.

I thank my dad for not giving my mom any reason for her not to be crazy in love with him after all this time. I thank him for being kind, logical, and selfless. Providing for seven children surely has not been easy for him. Through his blood, sweat, and tears, he made sure that we all got an education. I asked him earlier what he wants for his birthday. He said that he just wants us to remain as good children. With him as our role model, it should not be too hard to do :). Happy birthday, Daddy ko!

Occupational Hazard

I was seriously examining the cutest 5-day-old newborn today when he decided to relieve himself just as I was taking off his diaper. He did not get my face but he did wet my pants :). Welcome to outpatient Pediatrics!

Transformers

more than meets the eye.. autobots something something... decepticons.

i watched a lot of tv growing up. here are other favorite cartoons i still remember:

1. Superbook
2. Super Friends
3. Bugs Bunny
4. Richie Rich
5. Astro Boy
6. Mighty Man and Yukk
7. Smurfs
8. Popeye
9. Scooby Doo
10. Flintstones

Charmed

I might look back to this day and say that this was the day when forever started. It's probably highly unlikely but I thought I would at least mark this day with a short post. I know, I know, I'm such a hopeless case :). But a girl can still dream, right? ;). Here I go again daydreaming, as usual. Sorry, it's my nature, I can't help myself hehe.