A very dark Metro Manila welcomed me last July 14. After a typhoon struck Manila the day before my arrival, there was power shortage everywhere, and a lot of international and domestic flights were canceled. Thank God, my flight only got delayed because if not the plan would be ruined.
The main reason for me going back home was to celebrate my dad's 60th birthday. This was the first time I've kinda pulled off a prank and not inform my dad that I was going home for his birthday. Precious was kind enough to be my accomplice and pick me up in the airport on July 14 so that I can surprise my dad that I'm in Manila the day after. We all suspected that my dad had a hint that we were going home and we organized a party for him, but we all kept mum about it until the very end(as far as I know). Until that very day that I was going home, I was even telling that I was going to check his Goretex jacket that weekend because there was a sale in Sogo. But what he didn't know is that even that one, there was already another surprise awaiting him. My aunt and uncle were very generous to give him the gift that he wanted. We've been checking price tags, styles, brands, shops and sizes, both in Taiwan and Manila, just to find the one he wanted.
Anyway, July 16th finally arrived and everything was great. Well, except for one big drama because of the centerpiece flowers LOL. But nevertheless, it was a job well done as far as I am concerned.
So on my dad's 60th birthday, my only wish is for him to be happy and healthy always because I would need him to live long enough and be part of my life for the longest time. I wish him another set of golden years plus a decade. I just can never imagine a world with my dad not being around. I love you Pa!
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