Tell us about a time when you felt out of place
Since my dad passed away, I feel like the third wheel whenever I’m with my brother and mom.
My dad was everything to me. He’s the one who would put me in girly dresses, curl my hair, and even cut my hair. He was the one who would tell me bedtime stories and made me laugh. My mom would complain that I had my dad wrapped around my pinky…and maybe I did. Even though he was strict and had high expectations, he had a soft spot for me.
He’s the one who helped me go to prom that my mom was dead set against. He drove us to all of our piano competitions and concerts. Whenever I needed money, he would slip me a bill or two and make me promise that I wouldn’t tell my mom. He helped me move into my dormitories, apartments, and house. I thought he was the smartest person I ever knew. He taught me about finances, mathematics, and science. I learned how to change tires, jump a car battery, check the tire pressure, coolant, oil, and washer fluid. He pushed me to persevere, to stay the course, and to never stop dreaming.
I was daddy’s little girl. I cherished him.
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