In lieu of father's day, I thought that it would only be appropriate to write about fathers...

A few of the most influential people in my life have been fathers. First off, the greatest father who ever lived was such a big part of my life. My grandfather, Abner Kaiklian is the reason why I have so much respect for my father. He's the reason why I don't smoke. He's the reason why I don't fight with my brother and cousins. He has been the voice of reason for the whole family; a true king. For over 18 years his words will always ring in my head. I will never forget his words whenever I would be impatient..."by and by...it will come by and by." I'll never forget the magic tricks, the stories, and his laugh. I will always love my lolo.

My dad...sometimes I wonder where he gets the strength to work as many hours as he does. Day in and day out he tirelessly toils over work just trying to provide for us. We get much more than we deserve as a family from him. He makes sure that we're happy and well taken care of. He sacrifices so much; his time, energy, money...and sometimes sanity. I love him very much and I know that he never stopped loving me. I am really fortunate to have a father figure like him.

My brother...he is such a dedicated dad. He takes fatherhood seriously and also with a spoonful of sugar. I can't think of a more suitable successor of my lolo and my dad. Scott is one lucky kid to have Sim as a dad.

I hope one day I'll be a dad.

Happy father's day to all dads, lolos, godfathers, and all types of father figures. Thanks for making the world a better place.