Well, my family has rarely had the chance to enjoy a meal together for a very long time. That’s because my parents are always busy with their work, and I’m also occupied with my studies. We hardly spend time together at home. Last year, I got accepted into a university in Ho Chi Minh City, so I had to move away from home to continue my education.
Then one day, I suddenly realized that I had never celebrated my father’s birthday and that it had been ages since we had a proper dinner and meaningful conversation together. So, I decided to make a plan to organize a surprise birthday party for my dad. Luckily, his birthday was on a Sunday, which made it easier for us to gather.
My brother and I went back to our hometown without telling him and secretly prepared everything. I bought a cute birthday cake and cooked some dishes myself. When my dad saw what we had done, he looked really touched and happy. We had dinner together, ate the cake, chatted, and sang the birthday song.
This meal was incredibly special to me because it reminded me how important family is and that I should make more time for my loved ones. Even though preparing everything was tiring, seeing my dad smile made it all worth it.