Mon père, ce héros

My dad's a directional driller in the oil & gas industry. To make it simple, he's like Bruce Willis in Armageddon and I'm Liv Tyler, minus the going to space part and me living on the rig and having my boyfriend shot at (although one wrong move, and I don't doubt my dad would bring out the shotgun! Watch out, Ross! Haha).

At the Singapore Zoo in the early '90s

I grew up without seeing my dad much because he worked offshore. Some stints would last a few weeks, some a few months. I didn't really think much of it because it was like that since I was born and the only way I knew. I guess it would've been strange if my dad was the 9-5 office guy because I was just so used to the way things were. Even though my dad was away a lot and we didn't have the technological advancements such as Facebook and Skype back then, I never felt like he was absent. Sure, he missed a few dance recitals and swimming competitions, but he never once made me feel unloved or uncared for. My dad has always prioritised my mother and me and I knew he was out there working his ass off to provide a comfortable life for us. He has stopped at nothing just to be able to put me in the best schools and get pretty much anything I wanted. Saying that, I am spoiled to an extent but definitely not a brat as I was raised to appreciate what I have and know how lucky I am to have the life I live.

I wish I got my dad's green eyes

I'm a daddy's girl and my dad is my hero. I admire him for all that he's been through and all that he puts up with. He is sarcastic and says it like it is. He's not afraid to speak his mind and is honest. He's a hard worker and a tough critic. He is strong and has a soft heart. He is quick tempered and impatient. Sometimes his words slice through your heart when he's angry. But he'll also be the first to say sorry when he has to. These are just some of his strengths and his flaws, but these are what makes my daddy. I've never looked up to anyone like I do to him and I'm proud to call him my father.

The signature Jack look

Thank you for everything, Dad. I probably don't even know half of what you've gone through to give me this beautiful life. But know that I appreciate every bit of it. I thank God every day that He chose you to be my dad. I love you!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!

Wishing all dads out there a Happy Father's Day as well! 

xoxoxo