Deanna Flows: Dance With My Father Again

A week and a half ago, my dad came to visit me for one week. During his stay we mostly ate and shopped in local areas. My dad has been here a couple times, so we didn't do any tourist activities. On weekdays I am always on the go, I felt bad since I couldn't show my dad around a lot. He understood that I'm really busy during the week days. So we spent time together in between my school and work schedule.

I love my dad so much! Here are some unforgettable father, daughter memories that we've had: When I was little he would take me to art events at the Presidio in San Francisco. Here we walked around the booths and made arts and crafts. When I was little I also had a rabbit named "Heart Girl." When she passed away, my dad comforted me as I was crying, while the people came to retrieve her body.

When I was a pre-teen, I used to be obsessed with Britney Spears and wanted to attend her tour concert in the bay. (lol) My dad called a lot of local places that where selling the tickets, but most were already sold out. She was my idol during the time and I really wanted to see her, so I started to cry. (lol) My dad left during my break down, after a while he returned back with the tickets.

In high school, I got my heart broken for the first time. At the time I thought my life was over. I remember going into my dad's room and breaking down to him. He told me how we all go through it, and that within time all will heal. After the break up, I was in depression mode. I remember he yelled out my name and I responded with an annoyed tone asking what he wanted. He told me I forgot my book on my desk in my room. When I went into my room, I saw my book with the latest Keyshia Cole cd on it. The album title was "Let It Go." The whole lyrics of the album really helped me heal in time.

Two years ago, my dad flew out with me to Oahu, to help me move into the dorm. He stayed with me for a week to set up my new room and get new appliances and necessities for my new home. On his last day, I was crying so much as we said good bye. His eyes were watery too as he gave me a long hug. When he finally let go, this was when I realized, how much I love my dad and all he has done for me through out my life.

Before he left this past Saturday, we exchanged our last words while he packed up his luggage. I asked him what he learned on the this trip. He told me I taught him to make healthier food choices and to reduce portions by sharing food when eating out. He told me that even though most of the time he was here, he was either waiting most of the day for me to get off from school or work, and how he didn't mind, just as long as he could spend time with me. He asked me if I was going to walk him to the shuttle pick-up that was near by. I told him I couldn't since the slow motion good-bye from two years ago was too hard too handle. So we said good bye at my studio door...again I cried as he gripped me good-bye.

You know that saying where a girl can be attracted to the qualities in their love interest, that remind them of the qualities of their father. I agree! Hopefully one day I will meet someone who will comfort, protect, and wait for me, the way my dad cares and loves me unconditionally.

Mac photo shoot of my dad and I before his departure: