If At First You Don't Succeed...

Don't fucking bother trying again, because nothing will be different. Today is my dad's birthday. My brother, mom and I all chipped in to get him an iPod. I called my dad tonight to wish him a happy birthday.

While I was growing up, to say we did not have the best relationship would be putting it lightly. I cannot recall the last time my dad said "I love you" to me. Soon after I moved to Florida, I accidentally said it to him when we were getting off the phone. He didn't say it back.

Now it's four years later. As we were getting off the phone tonight I said it in the midst of the goodbyes and happy birthdays. He didn't say it back.