So on Thursday I spoke about how my dad has been there for me every step of the way. Now im just going to refine what i said because at the time i was not very prepared to speak in front of the class.
So basically my dad has been there through the thick and thin. Upon his request and my mothers refusal he let my 2 brothers and me enroll in a Martial Arts Academy. Both of my brothers started when they were three and it was my turn. I was 3 years old when i was a white belt. My dad always told me i would whine about not wanting to go to the dojo and how i would lock myself in the bathroom and play with my toys (i know…im so cool). But in the end, he always got me to go. I thank him for this. If I just gave up on it I wouldn’t be the outgoing and fun guy I am today. Not only did it make me outgoing but it also made me very confident in myself. My dad always said “You got your black belt at 13, most of these people on the streets cant even throw a real punch, don’t take sh*t from anybody” This was all said in out native language. Because of the positive encouragement from my Dad i went on to get a 2nd degree black belt and then a 3rd. After all this martial arts business my dad accomplished his goal of having his 3 sons become blackbelts but his support didnt stop there. He showed up to my first track meet in 9th grade and even though i didnt do that well he said “You’ll do better next time, its only your first race. Keep on working hard and you’ll make it to states next year” The crazy thing is, he told this to me during winter track…and i made it to the Spring outdoor season State championships in Buffalo. The one thing that my dad did that makes me so happy and know he’s always going to be there for me was when i was at the state meet and he drove up to buffalo to see me race. He told me he had business to take care of and bid me goodluck and what not. But he showed up at the meet about 2 hours before my race.
I could say more but i have a lot of other homework to get done. But in all, I guess i just wanted to share with everyone how much I love my Father and no matter what I can always count him to be there for me.
