Last week I wrote that I never wanted to be a nurse. I never had a reason to be one other than the fact that I was so indecisive in high school. Now I have all the motivation I need to finish out this semester, and the rest of my life.
Emiliano Olaybar. You worked hard your entire life, and you were the best grandfather a kid like me could ever ask for. I don’t think I’ve ever thanked you enough for all of the little things you’d do for me. I’m sorry I took advantage of the times I’d wake up on a random Saturday to find you cleaning my dirty car. I’m sorry I took advantage of the times you’d give me $5 when you’d win at the casino, even if you’d hangout at the penny slots. And I’m so sorry that I never really had anything to say, I wish I told you I loved you more often than I did. But thank you for always having a smile on your face, even till the very end. You always told me that you were feeling okay, and you told us not to worry about you. I’m glad to know that you finally get to rest. Keep an eye on us from up there, and I promise I’ll make you proud.
This one’s for you tatay.
