Athena is almost 3.

She has unlimited energy, a very strong character, and a sweet personality.

Being her dad has been the most challenging thing I have ever been through.

And also, the most rewarding.

Especially when she does what has become my new favorite thing in life.

For absolutely no reason, several times a day, she’ll run toward me, hug me, and say,

“I love you, Papa!”

It probably sounds trivial, or basic, for most.

But it fills me with an indescribable joy every single time.

As Seneca said: "No good thing renders its possessor happy unless his mind is prepared to lose it."

So I strive to enjoy things, without expecting them to last forever.

Nobody knows tomorrow.

Today's our only friend.