So it's the first Sunday of September and everywhere in NZ, most of the fathers are probably enjoying breakfast in bed right now. And I always thought that Father's Day is celebrated in June for the rest of the world.
In a morning show, some celebrity guests were asked about father's day. They thought that it was getting to be too commercial nowadays but those young dads certainly wouldn't mind enjoying the day, just relaxing at home, having breakfast in bed and then enjoy a game of rugby on TV. Another dad did mention that they will probably have a trip to the park. Hence, no fancy eating out at restaurants or checking in at hotels. It's all about family bonding time.
I didn't see the hosts doing any advertising for father's day gifts. I guess that's what makes it different here. They don't babble on products and things that you need to buy. If there is advertising, it is clearly stated on the TV monitor that the segment is an advertisement. Hence, viewers don't get confused about personal endorsements and actual paid advertisements.
Here at the house, we were surprised by Nanay Arnie with a personalized chocolate cake and some cupcakes that she made last night. Our day was simple. We heard Sunday Mass, had lunch at Nando's, a Portuguese flame-grilled chicken house, then went shopping with the mom and her toddler while the dad went home to get some sleep (he had to work in the evening). More than two hours in the shopping malls, no stroller and then a 30 minute walk towards home. My legs were killing me!!!
Back home, i got myself a big chunk of chocolate cake and two glasses of water. Then it was time to Skype.
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