I remember my first day at school. I must have been three years old? I cried all the way to school and just outside that gate, to distract me, you bought me a shiny pink balloon. I remember the burst of happiness when I held that balloon.
I remember getting lousy results in math and looking at you with tear filled eyes, only to hear you say "It's okay". I have never felt as relieved.
I remember you supporting even my most bizarre ambitions and dreams. When I wanted to be a Jockey , when I wanted 'pink' hair...you never said no.
I remember all my phases. I spent huge amounts on 'cool' clothes, I enrolled in classes I hardly attended, I racked up ginormous phone bills...you were calm throughout, always explaining, never shouting.
I remember how you reacted to my first car accident , my first pair of low jeans, my first ride alone in big bad WASHINGTON .My first time going away from home to college , You were so concerned, agitated...and worried , but you continue to tolerate it all, even though I know it's hard for you sometimes.
I remember you staying up at night when I was studying, calming me down when I refused to give an exam, taking me out after my horrid result. You always gave me strength.
I remember asking you for money when I run out, taking permission from you when others say no, watching film after film with you because no one else will watch that crap. You're my partner in crime.
And now, even though it irks you that I spend hours on my blog instead of studying, you support my writing.you are the first one to read my poems[well most of them] !
Unconditional love and unconditional faith, that's what you've given me. Add that to a few unbearably long lectures, a shouting match or two and a few shared secrets that we've kept from everyone in the house (yes, mum still doesn't know that I broke the lamp and you ordered the new one before she would find out ) we have the perfect father-daughter relationship.
So here's to the first and most important man in my life - I love you daddy. :)
Nandini
P.S. Can I have an advance on next week's allowance?:P
