I am my father

So listen. I was sitting in the passenger's seat of our van and decided to take a quick look in the mirror. I had to double take. I thought I saw my dad, and of course... it was just me! I do look like my dad. And for all the tears I've cried when I was little, insisting that I did not look like him, all a waste.

I still miss my dad. I wonder what he'd be doing if he were still alive. He's one of the smartest men I know. And he knows how to spoil a kid. I sure fell into that category [a spoiled kid] growing up. I love you, daddy!

I want to write more about sitting in the car though. I recently bought the Bare Minerals make-up kit in Ulta. I don't normally put make-up on, especially since there's always no time to do it anyway. I'm always in a hurry to leave the house. But since I've bought the kit, and when I don't drive, I apply it while we're headed to either the soccer game or to a party. I like Bare Minerals. It's nice and easy to apply, and it does brighten up my aura (I'd like to think!).

So while in the car, I would do that. Or pluck stray eyebrows. Or else just sing along to whatever's playing. And there usually is [something playing] coz my boys are such music lovers. I like the quiet sometimes but I like music the rest of the times. Does that make sense?

Impulse buying and dad's death anniversary

Who of you knows how it feels to go inside a store, not really intending to buy anything but manages to walk away with a bagful of goodies? Oh, I just feel defeated as I thought I've already kicked the habit, but I guess not. Once a shopper, always a shopper?

Remembering dad and how he was when he was still with us. I was not able to go to church, not even to light a candle, but I did say a prayer for him. He was the best dad ever.

Amazon books

I recently got the Amazon books I ordered online and realized that I need to schedule some time to read them. I bought Persuasion by Jane Austen and The Color of Water by James McBride. Both considered a classic in their own rights, I believe. I've skimmed through both books and know for certain that the one by Austen will pose a challenge to me. Having said that, I have managed to read the trilogy by Tolkien so it's a challenge I'm willing to take on.

Which reminds me, I still have to read A Thousand Splendid Suns which has been on my top list to read for quite a number of weeks now. And I haven't gotten to it yet.

Still on the topic of books, if you like reading and have the time, get a copy of The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. It's very inspiring and tugs at the heart. I remember my dad who I loved, and still love, dearly. If only I have the chance to tell him once again how very much I appreciated everything that he has done for me. I love you, Daddy.