I usually don't blog about my personal life much. Usually it's just geeky posts about movies, music, and whatnot. But I dunno, certain events today really inspired me to do this. So if you’re looking for the latest entertainment news, tune in next week kiddos. Anyway, here goes nothing:

I never thought I'd shed a tear in any Adam Sandler movie, but damn, it just happened. And I'm not ashamed to admit it too.

Click was on HBO and I've always wanted to watch it since I missed it at the theatres and it always seems to elude me when I borrow DVDs. Nice, funny flick. A bit predictable, but Kate Beckinsale was so beautiful I didn't mind at all. Anyway, I'm sure you've all seen it and probably know about this scene already. It's when future Adam Sandler sees himself treat his dad like shit during the last moment they shared together before he passed away. He just wanted to do his 'quarter trick' and Sandler told him he always knew. The remote-control wielding Sandler felt like a ton of bricks as he witnessed what he had become, and kept rewinding the moment his dad said he still loved him no matter what. That's when it happened. I usually just get teary eyed in movies but it was the first time since 'Land Before Time' I actually shed a tear.

To add to this, in church earlier, a man testified that seven years ago, he realized he never said 'I Love You' to his father. So when he finally did, the father was so stunned and eventually became a devout Christian himself before passing away a year ago. It's as if that moment was a turning point in the father's life that changed him. Something so simple and can easily be taken for granted.

I don't know, it just hit me. Are these signs? Is it just coincidence? Is fate trying to tell me something? Have you ever thought certain events were meant to tell you something and aren't just pure coincidence? For those who don't know, I lived in the States for a couple years before coming back home in 1998. My dad had to stay behind, and it was there where his diabetes worsened and needed dialysis, hence, ruling out a return here. We've kept in touch through the phone and the internet, but it's not the same. I haven't seen him for 9 years. Nine. Years.

After today, the testimony at church, the movie Click... I can't help but think of my father and his health... If I had the money to go back to the States I'd go in a heartbeat. So for those of you with your families still intact, with your parents still together… appreciate them. Don't take things for granted. It's hard, and even I struggle with it too, so I'm not being self-righteous here. I'm just saying, if that's your situation, you’re lucky. I know we all have our struggles, problems, loved ones with sicknesses... My eyes just got opened and I wanted to share it.

So dad, if you read this, or the next time you call, I want you to know I love you so much and I'm crying as I type this. You weren't perfect, but that doesn't matter. I'm not either, and what's important is we love each other regardless.