Week 5: Baba

This week was crazy.  The more time that passes, the more I realize that every week is crazy.  But, perhaps that is what is so great about life.  Maybe, just like all the cliché’s say, living through the rough stuff, can get you to the really great stuff.

This week I almost didn’t make a hero of the week. It’s actually the first week I got some suggestions on who should be my hero of the week, and though I agree who they opted for is pretty neat, and probably will one day be the hero, this week, I realized that it’s my dad who deserves it most.

My dad is my pillar. He taught me so much of what I know and he is the reason I am the person I am today.  So, even though in the past weeks, as school has gotten increasingly busy, I have had less time to talk to him, I realize that at the end of the day, my Baba is still my Baba.  

My father is the strongest man I have ever met.  He does so much for others, and hardly ever asks for anything in return.  It’s strange, people usually hear about parent’s being proud of their children.  But for me, I’m proud of my dad.  I’m proud of what he’s accomplished.  I’m proud of how he spends his days, and of the sacrifices he’s made for my family.  I’m proud of how he’s raised me.  And I’m proud to call him my Baba. 

Ramsey always teases me that when I was little I asked Baba if I could call him “dad,” like all of my other friends.  And though I don’t remember asking him this, and I don’t remember his answer, I’m not surprised.  I was a shy little girl, and all I wanted was to fit in.  If it wasn’t for my dad being there for me during my adolescence, and working with me on how to stick up for myself, I wouldn’t have half the self-esteem or strength I have today. 

I could bore you all with endless stories of how great my dad is, and of all the great memories I have with him.  And I could lie, and say there have never been rough patches too.  But I’m not going to do either of those things. Working through the small troubles with my dad has made our relationship stronger and more trusting. 

When I was growing up, my Baba always told me (Something to the effect of): “Every dad deserves a daughter.” But I have come to believe that every daughter deserves a dad. And I’m so grateful for the one I’ve got.  

So, Baba, I hope you get over this cold soon, and I can’t wait to see you over Thanksgiving Break! :)

Also, this picture of you is just so classy...it always makes me smile :) 

Quote of the Week: “Great Leaders do good even when no one is watching.” –Inspired by Ellen Nightingale

Cool things I did this week: Watched Armada’s Frisbocky Team; Went to a Seminar on Emotionally Intelligent Leadership; Aced my Calc 3 Quiz; Watched Men in Black III in 3D in Fisher; Watched Lilo & Stitch with Armada;