i always think my parents can do every single thing. "come on, they're parents," i'll go. maybe i should look at this in a different perspective. they are human and we know humans are not perfect.

for instance, i want my parent to be the perfect parent in the whole wide world. just like in the movie, pleasantville.

i want my father to be beside me whenever i've accomplished something. i want my daddy to look at me with beaming eyes, hug me tight and whisper, "that's my girl!" but, my father can't be wherever i am. he's busy with work. trying to earn a living and support the family. however, that doesn't stop him from spoiling me. i'm not complaining though.

on the other hand, i want my mother to be patient, understanding and caring. yes, she is very patient and understands me so well that she leaves me dumbfounded with the things that she knows. of course she's caring. but, she can't be nice 24/7. she's not a robot. she is still a human. i can count on her but sometimes, i just have to handle things alone. they say, that's how you grow up.

maybe, we must learn to see our parents in a different ray of light. we must see them as human beings. i believe that they have a life of their own too. they need to enjoy themselves. another life is the family life. which means, they lead 2 lives. we now see them in 1 life. why not start seeing the other life. where they can be themselves and not be so uptight.

i know i'll always be daddy's girl and i'll be my mums' only forever friend.