How did I spend the first Saturday of July?
I was in Starbucks Mall of Asia with the bloggers when the clock strikes at 12 midnight. It’s my father’s 4th death anniversary.
Compared to the three past years, I am calm and relaxed this time. It is also one of the reasons why I insisted on going back to Manila at July 4. I can’t help but feel emotional whenever July 5 comes in Dagupan. I can’t help but reminisce about my last moments with my dad. The fact that Carlo is not with me that day will surely make me feel more stressed and lonely.
I woke up at 3pm and ate my lunch/dinner at 6pm. I wanted to go to Paranaque to visit him but I don’t know how to go there by myself. My friends were busy with their own personal activities so I decided to just pray and talk to him thanking him for helping and guiding me in all the aspects of my life. He may not be physically present, but I can feel that he is with me all the time.
I remember the time when we were in HK in 1994. I loved the hotel where we stayed and I told him that when I grow older, we will travel all over the world and we will first start enjoying Vegas vacations and we will soon visit Guyana (where he spent four years of his teen years). We will enjoy yearly trips to Asia, Europe, Africa, all over the world! I still do think that my dream of travelling around the world with my family will still come true soon. :)
Once again, I love you Papa! :)