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Comments offI wish my dad has another diversion/hobby other than breeding fighting cocks. Our whole family can’t go on prolonged trips because he keeps worrying about his prized breeds. They need to be fed twice a day. There are times when they would get out of their designated places and fight with each other. My dad worries about that a lot, about any one getting out and getting lost. One time, we went somewhere. Upon arriving home, my dad noticed two of his prized breeds dead, possibly because of heat stroke. He really got angry and even reprimanded two neighbors to whom he left the care of his breeds.
I am thankful that he has a hobby he was able to turn to when my mom died. He needed something to get on with life. But it is now overtaking his life! Setting aside almost everything for his ‘pets’…
If it weren’t for my dad, we would have been living elsewhere by now. Most likely in a condo nearby. We could have gone on a trip. We could have done so many things now but we are hindered by my dad’s hobby. And my siblings and I couldn’t find it in our hearts to make him stop. It is the only thing waking him up with a purpose every day.
I just wish he has another hobby to turn to. Gardening perhaps?
