Here's one for Dad!
NAK!
"Nak! how are you? what's your new address, " you asked in your usual authoritative voice over the phone. That was expected of you since you will be sending my employment and transfer credentials in a couple of days.
Do you still remember that conversation pa? That was 6 months ago after I moved to Munoz, Quezon City. Actually, I was planning to write about that conversation days after I transferred here but I shrugged it off because I still didn't have that forgiving heart. I didn't want to draw sympathy from people just because I hated you. After you hung up, I wondered why you and I have to be the same in almost all aspects- attitude, grace, and manner of talking, bluntness, the nose, the eyes, the lips, skin and the way we sleep and snore? I mean, I can tolerate them because science has an explanation for them…but the destination? Munoz? The exact age of me and you getting here?” Destiny’s gonna be kidding! I don't think it’s still embedded on my DNA makeup! Well, whatever the similarities we have, it all boils down to one thing- you played a huge part in who and what I am now.
without wax,
your daughter, Mary Ann
"Nak! how are you? what's your new address, " you asked in your usual authoritative voice over the phone. That was expected of you since you will be sending my employment and transfer credentials in a couple of days.
" I am good pa. I am now here in Munoz, pro.....ject seven, I guess." I flatly answered annoyed by the pounding of hammer and the sound of flickering welding rod and steel in the background.
" I was there when I was your age, I wandered around Caloocan, someplace in Manila and Quezon City specially Munoz!" You bragged,which made me wonder since I was expecting that you'd give me a casual answer commanding me to text you about my new complete address.
Although I didn't plan to lengthen the call, I replied and tried to sound thrilled, "Really? So you know the places here pretty well like where exactly I am at right now?!"
"Of course, I am a Manila boy. Though things have changed, that's for sure, I am sure I won't be lost if I'll go back." You blurted proudly and I sense a long conversation so I cut you off. "Okay then, text you later once I get to talk to the landlord. bye!" And there was silence again in my new room that looks more like a prison cell.
Do you still remember that conversation pa? That was 6 months ago after I moved to Munoz, Quezon City. Actually, I was planning to write about that conversation days after I transferred here but I shrugged it off because I still didn't have that forgiving heart. I didn't want to draw sympathy from people just because I hated you. After you hung up, I wondered why you and I have to be the same in almost all aspects- attitude, grace, and manner of talking, bluntness, the nose, the eyes, the lips, skin and the way we sleep and snore? I mean, I can tolerate them because science has an explanation for them…but the destination? Munoz? The exact age of me and you getting here?” Destiny’s gonna be kidding! I don't think it’s still embedded on my DNA makeup! Well, whatever the similarities we have, it all boils down to one thing- you played a huge part in who and what I am now.
I'm a favored child but I'm no daddy's girl. We argue a lot and I've shed tears countless times. I'm very stubborn, and you know that. But just for now and for the first time, I'd like to do that one thing I've never ever done before...to say thank you. Because I think it's time to roll the credit. So, here are the 20 reasons why I'm thankful to have you as my father.
I'm thankful because...
1. You didn't leave mom upon learning that she was conceiving your first child. And that child is writing this piece now.
2. You and mama gave me two lovely sisters and three handsome brothers, that way, my life will be more purpose-driven.
3. Just when I thought, you would really never be partial to me, you were there when my friends turned their backs on me.
4. You forced me to go look for a job. One thing led to another, and now, I learned what reality is all about, I learned that life isn't all about me.And the best silver lining is, I'm now with people I never thought I can make friends with.
5. You pushed me to be the best because you know I can do more than I think even If I insist I can't.
6. You ridiculed me for biting more than I can chew. I then realized that life is easier when you do things one at a time.
7 You bought me a blue hello kitty wrist watch when I was five years old. You probably don't remember it anymore.
8. You sent me to school.
9. You introduced me to classic music.
10. You fix our own appliances at home.
11. You trained me how to listen to radio news and current event programs and read newspapers.
12. You are honest. You always tell me when I'm doing things wrong and reproach me if I come running back to you crying. After all, it's all my choice.
13. You reprimanded me for living beyond my means.So, I slowly learned not to mind if I didn't have a new dress for Christmas.
14. You wrote my first senatorial campaign speech in 3rd grade. I placed 6th. not bad.
15. You helped me solve my assignment in multiplication in 2nd grade and taught me the shorthand method of solving problems in Mathematics.
16. You refused to connive with me at the idea of writing my entry for Nutrition month essay writing contest beforehand instead of writing it on the spot (in my ambition to bag the first place). You said, "Why were you chosen to represent your grade level in the first place when you are too coward and incapable of writing about such a simple topic, go, do it yourself!" That was first lesson of honesty and independence.
17. You never accompanied me in every enrollment and "first- days-of- school. I ended up asking question and figuring out my way home all by myself. I learned how to embrace challenges and ask directions when I'm lost.
18. You told me your life story. Made me feel I'm luckier than you as a child.
19. You taught me how to act like a lady and think like a boss. Now, I know what's bullshit and not.
20. You are my father.
Pa, though, I act like I'm not interested with all of your stories and your interests, I have a full account of every bits of truth I've observed and I learned from you in my memory bank. tsaran!!!!!
Aside from all brainstormings we had, here are 20 facts about my father.hehehe...
1. He has 5 facebook accounts.
2. He is a civil construction foreman at Prosteel Industries.
5. He cries when he's drunk.
6. He was already a welder at 14 years old.
7. He's an electrician,technician, plumber, welder, architect, engineer and contractor by experience.(And a singer)
8. He was an accelerated consistent honor student in grade school and high school.
9. He had experienced sleeping at Luneta Park as a vagabond in his early 20s and was chased by authorities for doing so.
10. He went house to house selling Health and Home and and other health magazines before he got married.
11. He had read the bible from the Book of Genesis to the Book of Revelations.
12. He loves songs of The Beatles, Engelbert Humperdinck, Bing Rodrigo, Carpenters, Cascades, Fergie, Shania Twain, Florida etc.
13. He loves wearing black shirt from Baguio City with Philippine Military Academy symbol on it.
14. He did research about the accounts I'm working for as call center agent like Cisco and AT&T u-verse. So he can relate everytime I talk about them.
15. He's particular with punctuality.
16. He believes in the Seventh Day Adventist doctrine.
17. He stopped smoking six years ago.
18. He loves movies and discussing political and religious issues.
19. He is a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger,Daniel Craig, Aamir Khan and Jackie Chan and many others.
20. He loves reading books and newspapers.
Years back, i told myself I would not marry a man like you. It's like telling a guy not to marry a woman like me because I am your carbon copy. Just be you pa!
HAPPY 46th BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1. You didn't leave mom upon learning that she was conceiving your first child. And that child is writing this piece now.
2. You and mama gave me two lovely sisters and three handsome brothers, that way, my life will be more purpose-driven.
3. Just when I thought, you would really never be partial to me, you were there when my friends turned their backs on me.
4. You forced me to go look for a job. One thing led to another, and now, I learned what reality is all about, I learned that life isn't all about me.And the best silver lining is, I'm now with people I never thought I can make friends with.
5. You pushed me to be the best because you know I can do more than I think even If I insist I can't.
6. You ridiculed me for biting more than I can chew. I then realized that life is easier when you do things one at a time.
7 You bought me a blue hello kitty wrist watch when I was five years old. You probably don't remember it anymore.
8. You sent me to school.
9. You introduced me to classic music.
10. You fix our own appliances at home.
11. You trained me how to listen to radio news and current event programs and read newspapers.
12. You are honest. You always tell me when I'm doing things wrong and reproach me if I come running back to you crying. After all, it's all my choice.
13. You reprimanded me for living beyond my means.So, I slowly learned not to mind if I didn't have a new dress for Christmas.
14. You wrote my first senatorial campaign speech in 3rd grade. I placed 6th. not bad.
15. You helped me solve my assignment in multiplication in 2nd grade and taught me the shorthand method of solving problems in Mathematics.
16. You refused to connive with me at the idea of writing my entry for Nutrition month essay writing contest beforehand instead of writing it on the spot (in my ambition to bag the first place). You said, "Why were you chosen to represent your grade level in the first place when you are too coward and incapable of writing about such a simple topic, go, do it yourself!" That was first lesson of honesty and independence.
17. You never accompanied me in every enrollment and "first- days-of- school. I ended up asking question and figuring out my way home all by myself. I learned how to embrace challenges and ask directions when I'm lost.
18. You told me your life story. Made me feel I'm luckier than you as a child.
19. You taught me how to act like a lady and think like a boss. Now, I know what's bullshit and not.
20. You are my father.
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| One Busy day at a construction site...one of his projects in Davao city. |
Pa, though, I act like I'm not interested with all of your stories and your interests, I have a full account of every bits of truth I've observed and I learned from you in my memory bank. tsaran!!!!!
Aside from all brainstormings we had, here are 20 facts about my father.hehehe...
1. He has 5 facebook accounts.
2. He is a civil construction foreman at Prosteel Industries.
3. He knows things such us jailbreak, megabytes, operating system and other technical terms. I don't have to worry whether we're on the same wavelength or not when we talk about them.
4. He plays games on encarta kids, plants vs zombies and other games played by generation y.5. He cries when he's drunk.
6. He was already a welder at 14 years old.
7. He's an electrician,technician, plumber, welder, architect, engineer and contractor by experience.(And a singer)
8. He was an accelerated consistent honor student in grade school and high school.
9. He had experienced sleeping at Luneta Park as a vagabond in his early 20s and was chased by authorities for doing so.
10. He went house to house selling Health and Home and and other health magazines before he got married.
11. He had read the bible from the Book of Genesis to the Book of Revelations.
12. He loves songs of The Beatles, Engelbert Humperdinck, Bing Rodrigo, Carpenters, Cascades, Fergie, Shania Twain, Florida etc.
13. He loves wearing black shirt from Baguio City with Philippine Military Academy symbol on it.
14. He did research about the accounts I'm working for as call center agent like Cisco and AT&T u-verse. So he can relate everytime I talk about them.
15. He's particular with punctuality.
16. He believes in the Seventh Day Adventist doctrine.
17. He stopped smoking six years ago.
18. He loves movies and discussing political and religious issues.
19. He is a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger,Daniel Craig, Aamir Khan and Jackie Chan and many others.
20. He loves reading books and newspapers.
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| Morning look!:P |
Years back, i told myself I would not marry a man like you. It's like telling a guy not to marry a woman like me because I am your carbon copy. Just be you pa!
HAPPY 46th BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
without wax,
your daughter, Mary Ann
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It's wonderful how Fate recycles all the paths of life one has to tread upon. It's good to have a dad, you know. I'm happy to have read this post. ^_^
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