On the Latest Gem

I shall treasure it like how I treasure all my other babies my Dad got for me.

It's actually a new specs. For the record, it's my 4th pair of specs. Gosh I didn't even know I would get a Dunhill specs! And I didn't even know Dunhill produces specs. I just remembered browsing through the many sets of spectacles at England Opticals in OneU, and tried on a few frame, when the I was asked to tried on this one that I fell in love with.

And whoa... I fell in love with the specs instantly. Dad was a bit reluctant at first. He said I looked like a dork. And Mum said I'm a total nerd. Sis and Bro was laughing, that I look like someone from the 60s.

I tried on the many others, nothing clutched to my head as firmly yet as comfortable as that one. I wanted something cheaper, maybe white or sky blue or red, but I just couldn't let go of this black one. And so...

I felt so guilty I barely speak a word after Dad swiped his credit card for the 2 specs we got. Sis got another one. But mine cost twice as much. My specs alone was half the price of my NikonDSLR. So yeah, you can imagine how much the new specs costed.

I'm touched by how Dad actually yes-ed to whatever we wanted. I clearly understand that we're not some rich people, and I know my parents are not entirely spoiling us. And I definitely am not a spoilt brat. Maybe a little, but I know where I stand... I realized that over the past decade, our standard of living have been getting more and more expensive. In a sense that we no longer stick to KFC, we go to Nando's nowadays.

He complained. But he still agreed. He doesn't show his affection with lots of hugs or kisses. He showed his love indirectly.

He's undoubtedly my dear Father. My idol. My hero.

And I remembered finally when Dad okay-ed the pick. I looked at him and whispered in his ear...

Me: It's too expensive isn't it?
Dad: It is...Get something cheaper lo...
Me: But the others are not really comfy...
Dad: Then this one lor.
Me: But so expensive ler..
Dad: Nevermind lah, as long as you like...