My old man's turning 43 today, too. (:
I love his award-winning smile. Makes him look cute. :D
I describe Dad as a man young at heart. Yeah, he likes to act like a youngster (like what Mom would say). He listens to techno music, dress to the latest trends and keep moving with entertainment news. Nevertheless, he never forgotten his job as a husband, father and family man.
As a father, Dad had done so far so good. He takes responsibility for me and Sis' safety wherever we are, even if we are at home. He'd call and ask our whereabouts and activities. Although he and Mom seldom allow me to hang out with my friends, they have their reasons. Both Mom and Dad are worried of our safety in the dangerous world when they could not keep an eye of me and Sis. But Dad is always the one who gives us permission to go out cause Mom is playing her role to be the strict one. I am not saying that Mom is the evil one, like I said, she is just worried about us.
Dad is a cool dude. He enjoys listening to fresh new music on the airwaves (which Mom calls "trash music"). Ask him about the Jonas Brothers, he can tell you about them. :) He joined us and screamed like the girls in the audience when we were watching the Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Awards whenever the JoBros appear on the TV screen. And he likes to spoil me in a good way. He treats me and Sis for concerts, clothing and gadgets, even if we didn't ask for it. But it all comes with a price to pay. In condition, we have to clean the house, do our house chores, help Grandma with the house chores and perform our daily routine well. See, Dad spoils us, in a good way.
As a husband, Dad gave his all. He took good care of Mom and buy Mom handbags, watches and jewelry. You know, the normal thing husbands will do. Although he and Mom argues sometimes, I understand that it is just some complication or misunderstanding that happened between them. At the end of the day, they still love each other very much. He never ever negotiates with us if we wanna have dinner outside or order takeaways on weekends.
Dad is unique in every way. And I actually didn't know that he likes to be in pictures. When we were in Perth, I took tons of pictures of himself. O__O Yeah, he just loves to camwhore like us girls and go to Facebook to check on updates of his friends. Heck, even I don't have a Facebook account and my dad has. Yes, he is a strict parent, but he definitely has a softer side that only his family members could see.
Unfortunately, Dad had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes (the normal diabetes) last month. Hard to believe, huh? He had his bad days with bad moods and all, but I know he just can't help it. I told myself to be patient and have a lookout on what he consumes whenever I am with him. We are still trying to get used to the new eating habit of more vegetables and fruits in our diet, but things have been going on well for us.
Dad, I love you.
.:.:.:.:$[u]E t[E]nG:.:.:.:.
The meaning behind everything is just left for you to figure it out.