Other than being able to read minds, I’ve always wished that I could have the power to fly. So, it’s no surprise that sitting in the passenger seat of an airplane, would definitely help gratify my desires to some extent. In Grade 10 (or “Sophomore” for all you anti-Canadians ;))… For our geographical studies class, we were given the opportunity to fly in a propeller plane over the landscapes of Oakville (my small suburban town outside of Toronto). I was obviously ecstatic and tumbled to the chance of sitting in the front next to the pilot. And… in retrospect. It was fantabulous :) The cloche of the plane was moving infront of me, so I nervously thought that I was going to touch something and send up spearheaded towards the ground. But, the scenery was beautiful - I guess i never thought of Oakville being so intriguing. From a birds-eye-view, it looked so intricately lovely and most definitely different from what I expected. It was all one piece; of trees, of crops, of homes, of lake… and little specs of people. OH, I also highly enjoyed the dips and tricks that the pilot decided to entertain us with :) Worthy experience… ✔
TEN YEARS LATER… a wild Rumi appeared? Hahah, I honestly remember begging my parents from the age of seven, to get me a pet puppy. Im insanely obsessed with dogs and being an only-child, I had always believed that having one, would be the perfect companion. Finally, on my 17th birthday, my lovely parents gave me a beautifully adorable fluffy surprise. Rumi (named after the poet) is now 2 years old and is quiet, yet incredibly playful, Morkie (maltese+yorkie). I love him to pieces and since Im currently studying abroad in Pairs… we definitely keep in touch via webcam (;
My Father has always held a special place in my heart. And knowing that he was the reason I was able to cross this off my list… is perfect.
We havent had the most typical father-daughter relationship, but it has been nonetheless, perfect. We’ve fought, we’ve argued, but most of all… we’ve held a beautiful friendship. He has always been the guiding factor for me - especially in facets of my education and future. I always have (and continue to) strived to be more like him. Just … Have his confidence, his intellect, his process of thinking - the way he holds himself, with so much posture but yet, endless humility. There’s nothing that I don’t adore. Fine, granted he has always be the “strict” parent and I have endless detested his “over-protective” methodologies… but in all honesty, I appreciate every constricting rule, relentless obligation, and pressurized enforcement on his part. His actions have made me who I am today… And as much as still despise his “coach-like” tactics, I will never allow him to change. I know he would give his life for me, in fact, he has already… And in return, I’ll live my life FOR him. I love you gagu <3
Ps. He’s the only person I have ever danced at a restaurant with… for the first time when I was 13 (i think). We have done so multiple times after that, but yet, he’s only one :) Thanks Pops.
