Alright, so the other day I was thinking, “How well do I really know my old man?” I mean, we talk and all, but do I really get him? That’s when I decided to put together a little quiz for myself. Nothing fancy, just some questions to see if I could actually answer them without having to call him up and ask.
First off, I started by brainstorming all sorts of questions. You know, the basics. What’s his favorite color? His favorite food? His favorite drink? The usual stuff. I jotted them down in my notebook, trying to think of things that weren’t too obvious.
- What’s his favorite movie?
- What’s the name of his first pet?
- Where did he go on his first vacation without the family?
- What was his first job?
Then I dug a bit deeper. What about his childhood? What were his dreams growing up? I added some questions about his past, like, “What was his favorite subject in school?” and “Who was his best friend growing up?”
Digging a Bit Deeper
I even threw in some random ones, like, “What’s his biggest fear?” and “What’s something he’s always wanted to do but hasn’t yet?” This was getting interesting. I was actually starting to realize how little I knew about certain parts of his life.
After I had a good list going, I decided to give myself the quiz. I sat down, read each question, and wrote down my answers. Some were easy, but others really made me think. I even found myself reminiscing about old family stories and trying to piece together clues.
Once I was done, I didn’t immediately check the answers with my dad. Instead, I left it for a day. The next day I called him up, and we went through the questions together. It was a blast! We laughed, we reminisced, and I learned a few new things about him. Turns out, I knew him better than I thought, but there were still some surprises.
This whole thing wasn’t just about getting the answers right. It was about taking the time to think about my dad and our relationship. And you know what? I recommend it. It’s a fun way to appreciate the old man and maybe even learn something new about him. It is a good way to spend a Father’s Day with him, for example.
