The majority of people don't remember how they met their dad. And it's reasonable that they don't. Obviously it's because they met them and lived with them since before they were conscious of their lives. Not many people can remember when they met their dad. I will never forget. My mommy threw me a graduation party last night and let me know that my biological father, Oliver, would be coming. At first, I didn't know what to think. I was apprehensive with a pinch of frustration, one might say. I was afraid of the very possible awkward situation that may take place. I didn't want to expect anything to come of it, but hoped for something good.
It definitely went better than I could have ever expected. After the initial awkward feeling, everything seemed to flow. I got a chance to see for myself that I do look like him and I feel like I learned a lot in the four, short hours he was here. I look back and can't help but laugh at the "coincidence" of him liking music, skating, and martial arts. I can't even use the word "coincidence" anymore. For me to grow up and find myself involved in music, an interest in skating, and a pull towards martial arts can't be coincidence. I learned that he's an MMA fighter. Freaking awesome. Another "coincidence."
I'm so ridiculously happy with how meeting him turned out. He even went to my last choir concert. That's a really big deal to me. He told me that he wants to build a relationship after yesterday. My mom says I should give him a chance, because he's changed for the better. I applaud the fact that he stuck his neck out to come to my party. He had the courage to come in front of a family that he's known of for years, and some people that he hasn't seen since I was a baby. I have to respect him for that. I told my mom this morning that I felt like I should be cautious, but I don't know how to do that. When I find an admirable trait in somebody, I pursue a friendship with them because of it. She says I should give it a shot and not expect to be disappointed. I'm going to listen to her advice there, and hope that minimal disappointment in my endeavors comes out of it.
