This isn’t a sappy blog post, promise; however, if you’re feeling a little emotional today – stop reading – this post isn’t for you.
I’m a grown woman. Well, most days. I’ve gone more days on this earth without my dad than I have with my dad. I believe with all of my heart I’m going to see him again, so this isn’t a sad post. With that said, today would be his birthday.
Every year this day has affected me in one way or another. Last year, for example, I realized I was about to be the same age he was when he left this earth for the big pearly gates. That was weird.
Of all the things I remember about my dad, I remember going to the gym with him the most. It was his thing. At 6’8″ and more pounds of muscle than necessary – he was a beast.
Today, I’m not sad. I may have only knew him for a few short years, but I learned a lot – probably. Mostly, how to talk to strangers, how to utilize my big brown eyes, how to live life like it might not be here tomorrow…
Ironically, today, I’m starting Crossfit. Fitting that I would start it on his birthday, don’t you think? Yeah, you heard me – Crossfit. Let’s just hope that my genes are made for this stuff.
Then, I’m going to eat a cupcake.
Because, that’s what you do on birthdays.
