N Saturday, December 23, 2006
yesterday was dad's birthday.. but he is in new zealand now.. hope he is having fun.. enjoying his 54th birthday.. my dad is a very independant guy.. in fact i think he matured at a very young age..
who would want to take up the challenge of going to a foreign land with no relatives juz to work? i find that nowadays fewer singaporean youngsters are willing to do that.. i really respect my dad for the fact that he is a good father.. he is able to discipline his children, yet able to give his kids the respect of choice as we grow up and demand more freedom..
he is so old now and he is still organising family trips overseas for a holiday.. some dads would just like to go for organised, packaged tour trips for a holiday to relax.. there is nth wrong with that but free and easy tours demands more organising, but with more freedom.. i tried to chip in and help once for a trip to new zealand.. tt was 2 years ago.. we were over there, just nice for their christmas and new year long holiday where most of the shops were closed and motels were fully booked.. me and my dad only realised this prob when we were there and we were scampering to find 1)available motels, 2)payment mode which can accept credit card and not cash as we were short of nz dollars, and 3)food on the move.. we were almost maxed out, 1st day when we touched down.. it was one of the toughest holiday trips in terms of organisational skills.. but overall it was worth the effort as it was the best trip so far as both my parents and my siblings really enjoyed themselves.. and the glacier climb was the only adventure activity that my family did together as a family so far after 18 years being together.. cuz normally, my mom would sit one corner and watch us play roller coaster or we would take turns to look after our bags or my brother was too small to enjoy those thrilling rides..
successful dad? i guess i was with him for 20 years.. i guess i have to say yes..
everyone have their own special comments for their own father.. because they are special in their own children's eyes.. maybe find a time or two to really sit down over dinner and talk to them.. you will be surprised how much they can tell you about life's journey..
' the world continues to spin' , 12:33 am
