My father celebrated his 60something birthday over a week ago and my heart just ached because this is the 11th consecutive year that I wasn’t there to celebrate it with the whole family. My younger brother who also is based here in Phnom Penh made an extra effort to go home on his birthday this year. I remember my brother asking me for father birthday gift ideas as early as February… but as many of you know, I’m totally clueless at times when it comes to gift-giving.
So anyway, while trying to think hard about what’s the best thing to give for my dad, this is what came into my mind:
New York City’s most famous ride – the yellow cabs!
This would do for now as I could not afford to buy him a car or even air tickets for two (yes, my mum included) to New York to enjoy the Big Apple and the yellow cab experience. I’m sure Papa understands – happy, happy birthday again, Pop! We’ll see you soon.
This yellow cab postcard was sent to me in 2009 by Conell of Writings on the Wall and has already appeared in this blog in the same year.
