My dad's birthday

I have always have this love-hate relationship with my dad. My dad is a very strict and adamant person who doesn't change hiw view or opinion without having a big fight first. My dad also doesn't like to show his emotion hence sometimes I wonder does my dad really cares about me. Being the only daughter, my dad has been very protective off me. He even made this remarks before "kalau anak orang sebelah tu lelaki, abah kawinkan akak dgn anak dia". He was afraid that once I got married, I will be away from him staying far and far from where he lives. I am his "peneman" when he watches football either on TV or at the stadium, his companion when he wants to go fishing and his "enemy" when he wants to have a good argument with someone. I have also been the person to help him to paint the house, to go to the DIY shop and to go to the market to buy the freshest fish!

I know my dad has always been proud of me but has difficulty to show it. One decision that I made in my life which I know dissapoint him so much but I just had to do it since I know that's the right decision and alhamdulilah, it was and still the best decision that I have made in my whole entire life.

Last Tuesday was my dad's birthday. I always have problems where to bring him since he was the head chef of an airline hence he will always criticise the way others cook and will the scrutinise me for spending money to bring him out to a crappy place. I also have problems what to buy him since he can afford mostly anything.

This year, me and my better half decided to bring him to Pantai Jeram seafood in Kuala Selangor. He is a pure seafood lover. And we got him a brand new mobile phone.

My dad really had a good time and loves our gift.

My dad is very close to my hero and couldn't even be apart from him even for one day!

Over the years, after having grandchildren, my dad starts to mellow down and somehow a changed man.

Abah, I know you love me and has always been there for me. I know I have hurt you with my decision before but trust me, that was not my intention. And abah, I love you soooo much and can't even imagine my life without having you around. Whatever success in life that I am enjoying now is with your blessing. You made me a strong person that I am now! *tears flowing while doing this postings....