I was supposed to submit this blog entry to the Philippine Star’s online contest “A Toast to the Man” and the best advice he has shared with you. But I got confused and I thought the deadline for submitting the entries is tomorrow, June 30. It should have been on June 27. Oh well..

It took me some time to come up with the bestest advice I got from daddy. There were just too many and all of it are rather significant to me. You see, my daddy is the authoritative type but it would surprise you that he is very emotional when it comes to his family. I would often catch him teary-eyed everytime we have our bonding moments as a family, which is rare nowadays because we live apart… exactly a 3-hour plane ride apart. :-(

So here it is, from the top of my head… :)

Work – Nobody is indispensable.

Even with his stature, he never considered himself indispensable to his company. He believes that there would always be somebody else to replace him, when he resigns. If a better opportunity comes, he would pursue it and make it happen.

Working abroad is hard, dealing with different cultures makes it even harder. He would always tell me that it is a learning process, just try to do things as promptly and as efficiently as I can.

If ever I were to be a career woman at some point in my life (at this point, I think I’m not, hehehe!), I would be happy if I can achieve even half of the success he had in his career.

Life, in general – Always have something to look forward to.

He once told me, that the reason why he decided to pursue golf is because he wants to have something to do after he retires. He even thought of taking up painting and guitar lessons. It amazes me how much enthusiasm my daddy has.

We should learn a thing or two from him, this should be our life’s mantra.

Love – Find a man who will love you as much as I love you.

Is it just me, or does every girl subconsciously try to find the endearing qualities of his daddy from every guy she meets? At least for every self-proclaimed daddy’s girl, I would say it is true.

I am blessed to have found a man who takes care of me and loves me almost as much as my daddy loves me… well, almost… because they say there is no greater love than the love you have for your child.

I love you Daddy! :)