dear dad,

^^^ at a bbq for the afternoon ^^^

dad,

i know i drive your crazy with my early morning phone calls regarding traffic,

late night calls with car trouble,

irresponsible spending habits,

consistently packing too much for family vacations,

inability to drink limoncello,

disinterest in sports,

and my current uncertainty regarding my career path;

i hope you know how much i appreciate you.

your support (and answering those incessant phone calls)

means a great deal to me.

i am so lucky to have you as my dad.

not many girls could say their dad came to their

post-college (but very college-like) house 

to attend a party, and then accompanied them to the bars.

or offered to help them pay for a trip.

or patched holes in their walls.

or supported them through various job changes.

but i can. and for that, i am incredibly lucky.

thank you for always being there for me, dad.

xoxo.