Wow, my dad MARIO is another year older and it's weird for me to be on the other side of the world for his birthday.
I think this is the first time I haven't been around to celebrate with him, especially since my mom passed away. As I write this, he's enjoying his last day in Mexico with my stepmom Gina, where they went to a family wedding for two weeks of fun. I love the fact that my dad gets to travel more now. Growing up, he worked so bloody hard, he rarely had time for a vacation but now he's taking more time to explore the world, and I love that.
He deserves it, he deserves to see the world and to enjoy himself because he's earned every waking moment of happiness he gets! He deserves to fall asleep on the couch at 5pm on a Sunday or laugh with his friends at the Red Lion. I think that's the secret to a good life... enjoying the little things! And that's one of the great things about my dad, he takes pleasure in the little things, a snuggle with Laverne & Carmine, a good plate of pasta, talking to the family on Skype, traveling with Gina.
I look forward to seeing him in July, I look forward to swapping life stories with him, I look forward to enjoying a glass of wine with him and I look forward to wishing him a happy belated birthday in person. But for now dad, enjoy the day, enjoy your birthday and know that from across the planet we love you a lot!
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