There are really no established rules on parenting. Yes, you read it right! Parenting – one of the scariest things and experiences in the world. However, it is not the type of scary that makes you afraid of closing your eyes because you might not wake up the next day. It is scary because kids are unpredictable. It is frightening, especially the first time, because you don’t know if you can raise your children right. For me, it is terrifying because I might not get to live the life I used to before my kids happen. All these fears and agitations eventually disappear when I started being a father without overthinking on how to be one. It is one of the best and most beautiful experience that I have and one of the reasons why I started writing.
In college, I was known for doing sports. I love sports. I like the feeling of getting an adrenaline rush, as well as hearing cheers from the crowd. During those times, I already knew that it’s the path I’m going to take. That is why I got obsessed with dieting and working out. Aside from that, I also got an innate interest in books, philosophy, cars, and music. I know most sports guy do not share the same interest with me; but, with all honesty, those things kept me in line when everything else is getting toxic and unbearable. I remember the time when I had a foot injury and it was really bad. I was advised to take some time off and, worse, quit football. All my plans and dreams for the future began to fall apart, like an almost finished building suddenly destroyed by the strongest earthquake possible. However, reading books about philosophy and listening to music helped me cope up. Later on, I began journaling and started to let go of doing sports.
There are things that you have to sacrifice for the greater good and to make things better, like how I gave up my lifelong dream of becoming one of the best football star of the decade. However, I get to discover other interests and get to watch my kids grow up in return. Being a dad of three beautiful daughters is daunting because girls are complicated, combined with the fact that they are still children with fickle minds. It was a tough ride at first. It is like being on a race track but you are driving a Volkswagen. The harder and messier the experience get, the more I appreciate to take things slowly and enjoy the moment. It is because when my daughters will grow into wonderful and strong women, I can sleep peacefully knowing that they can overcome all the lemons life decides to give them.
To answer the million-dollar question to why I write, it is because of my girls. I want to document and put into writing all the things, crazy or amazing, that I’ve experience raising them along with their mom. So, welcome to my blog where we talk about the complexity of parenting along with the interesting world of sports, fitness, music, literature, carpentry, current events, health, cars, and beer. So, cheers and keep posted!
Alex Writes 