My Pipi. The person I have the ultimate respect for. Simply because he's my father. And for all that he is. He is known for his sense of humour that can bring the house down. He has the wit and charm that make him adored by many. And the kindness that makes him loved by everyone. I recall, he would often buy me street taho in the morning and ask the maid to bring it to me in bed. And he would always pull each of my toes while we're watching TV together. He isn't great with english, but he plays very good Scrabble. And every game would surely have a laughing moment. Even now when we chat by YM - yes, he chats - he'd make me laugh with his remarks. Our chat would always start with a "Hi Istafan!" (Stefan is my son's name, heehee), and a "Mom still sleeping". For those who know him, you'll know what I mean when I say he's so cute, isn't he? I love him and I miss him soooo much. For the mean time I have only the countless fond memories of him to reminisce.
My Ahia. The most influential person in my life. A genius himself, he has taught me so much when I was yet so little. We'll have our own SRA classes. Made me memorize the 13 countries of South America and their capitals. Taught me Spanish when Dora was not yet conceived, (ask me now the only sentence I can say is Los libros estan en el pupitre). And he'd reward us with Ladybird Classics storybooks and Barbie dolls. He has an unbelievable vast knowledge in history and current events. He loves and knows movies like no other. He was the instrument to my taking Industrial Engineering in university, and would have been the instrument (again) if I had taken up Dentistry instead. I left the Philippines also because of his influence. Perhaps indirectly. To this day, he is still the "lifeline" in all my decision-makings, and in any trivial matters. He is just that person I will always revere and look up to in all categories of life.
My husband.
My kabarkada-turned-boyfriend-turned-husband. Who'd ever thought we're gonna come together? One tiny favor started it all. My lifelong companion. Couldn't ask for better. I am always grateful for every single detail in my past that has put me where I am today, because I'm with him. And there are no "what if's". And while this phrase sounds formulaic, he truly makes me a better person each day. We've been through a lot together. And in any place where you'd seem to feel alone, we have each other.
My son. Stefan. A relationship that started not long ago. He has changed my life in so many ways. Allow me to say, that meant he has made it harder. But he continues to amaze me day by day. Someone that may not get at par with the other three men in my life, but would similarly make a huge impression. I myself would make a strong one on him - for sure - while attending to him 24/7.
I am truly blessed to have these four men in my life. And I am writing my first blog entry in honor of them.
January 17, 2006
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