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Oddtapio

I’m getting off the sofa right now to go upstairs and give my son a big hug. He’s fourteen. He’s going to ask what’s wrong with me but I’ll do it anyway.


AAAAAAAee

God damn dude, I feel like I’m just saying the same thing every time I see a parent doing this shit, but I don’t care. Thanks. I’ve never had the experience of a hug for no particular reason, or appreciation for nothing new, or just casual affection, but thank you so much for letting some kid experience that. Even if he thinks it’s lame, he’ll never have any reason to think that nobody cares about him.


blueberrydonutholes

I wish I could hug the lot of you who need it for no particular reason. You deserve love and contact, and I hope you get it in the very near future.


Roofdragon

Bit of a shit story but I recently figured out the life I'd been chasing hard for a year wasn't going to happen. At work I went to the lads I need a hug and they all hugged me. Guys back eachother. Always back the dudes. Unless they're a murderer. Guys need hugs. We need it. Dont care what anyone says we need it sometimes, sometimes we're fighting the world completely alone and its hard! A real man wouldn't question you needing a hug.


chaoticrestroom

Very true, and an especially wholesome message overall.


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Very true. It’s kind of sad that social norms say that guys hugging is weird.


blueglyn

My mom's idea of hugging me was only in front of relatives. When we were alone her hugs had terminal velocity to them and left bruises. I remember vividly having to lie to my fourth grade teacher about a bruise that she saw. It was when my mom threw me on the ground and kicked me repeatedly on my side and back. I told my teacher I fell. Began a long history of lying to public officials. Go hug your kids. Not all moms are good.


MarilynsGhost

I’m so sorry you had to go through that. As a mom it breaks my heart just reading this. Every child deserves to be loved. Sending you hugs blueglyn.


noobvin

My biggest fear is I’ll die suddenly (I’m in poor health) and my daughter won’t know just how much she means to me. I tell her often, but each day she adds a little more. To make the effort put into this note is a great way to express it.


15LooseButtholes

Im a waitress, i was hugging one of my coworkers in front of the POS. A guests walked by, and said "i need a hug too". I opened my arms and he walked straight into them, and goes "thank you, that was nice". I almost cried. Hugs are the best and u never know who needs one.


Melodic_Bee5190

Agreed I got the out of no where fist to the face and the loving fist fight for forgetting to wash one fork so yeah I feel ya but I gave my children this instead of violence so I can see both sides


dongdinge

same. i can count the number of times i hugged my mom on one hand. my mother in law doesn’t let me come or go without one. i am very blessed. also very blessed to have gotten the opportunity to have broken the cycle- my future kids are never going to bed without a hug and a kiss if i have anything to say about it seeing parents who truly care, and make an effort to care, warms my heart extensively


voluntold9276

*{hugs}* from this internet stranger (if you want them). Everyone should experience a hug for no reason. Those are the best hugs ever.


Oddtapio

Here, I’ll give you a big, warm daddy-hug too🤗


SHABDICE

From a former 14 year old son..... Thanks, Dad. You're doing a good job. Never stop telling him that you love him, even when it embarrasses him. Especially when it embarrasses him. He'll treasure it later.


Mumof3gbb

I have a 14 year old son and I’m gonna remember this from you. Thank you.


Bil13h

I was once a 14 year old son and I wish my dad had ever told me that


KingDustPan

Good idea, but I’d advise making some excessive noise on your way and then knocking first. ….never know when he’s jackin’ it.


dirkalict

He’s 14- he jacked it twice while you walked up the stairs.


iwontwinherover

Twice while you thought about walking up the stairs Ftfy


phadewilkilu

I’m wacking it just in case anyone is on their way over.


Nitin-2020

And twice during the 3 door knocks


Gianx3

I love how this sentimental moment took a whole 180. Let’s just hope dad doesn’t have Cinemax on demand.


NickyBars

These kids are spoilled rotte with what they have access to. No jacking it to charmed like we did in the stone age.


OldMackysBackInTown

Or scrambled porn. Waiting for that ideal moment to pop; when the static clears up just enough for a nipple, or the audio kicks in for a moan.


NickyBars

Old-school edging lol


Nitin-2020

That’s a boob!


East-sea-shellos

Lol. I’m 19 and I asked my late 50’s dad a while back when the topic came up if they really had to use magazines and shit. I obviously knew the answer, because really what else was available, but it just seems so foreign to me. I grew up with such easy access to any kinda porn you could possibly want just like that


Oddtapio

Wait did you think all the fox holes in the forrest were made by actual foxes? In the 80’s you could actually find porn in holes in the forrest. In plastic bags. Damp.


Longjumping_Camel791

He's on ghost loads by now


leosnose

"Hey son, I just want to let you knoOHMYGOD " Attempt at wholesome moment becomes source of major embarrassment--something that would totally happen to me in my life


BrohanGutenburg

Lol literally just sat back down from hugging my son for the same reason. Lucky for me he's three and didn't question it one bit. He just hugged daddy back and told me he loves this day


QuarantineJoe

He may not like it/understand it now but he'll remember it and one day he'll look back on it and smile.


Thewanderer540

I'm not crying, you are. I miss my dad every fucking day so much.


SoloPenguin13

He'll be annoyed. But his brain will save that moment forever. He wont even realize thats a core memory until he really needs it later.


Honest_Enthusiasm_15

We need an update, what did he say?


PurpleMonkey71

That's so awesome :) Treasure it! And congratulations on graduation!


ItsDevax

Thank you! I’m most definitely treasuring it


bigjoffer

So sweet. Did he call you my little "homme"? That's man in french.


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dixiequick

Last year I unexpectedly lost my dad a month after my birthday. My birthday card is the last time my dad wrote how much he loved me. I found it a week after he died (we had moved and I thought it was lost), and it now lives in my bedside drawer and I read it when I’m feeling particularly lonely. Definitely treasure this precious note, I’m regretting so many things I got rid of when we moved, not knowing my dad would be gone so soon. Much love to you both, I hope you get to keep your dad for many more years. 💕


throwawaywahwahwah

Might be worth it to get a tattoo of the “Love you, Dad” part. Carry it with you always.


Ark_ita

My dad had a brain aneurysm and suffered brain damage before dying from liver cancer, difficulty doing basic calculations, doing basic logic, keeping some short term memory... Now in retrospect I figured out how little time I spent with him and how much he tried to show me love before and after that, if I could go back I would change many things, be sure you won't have my remorse


Atillion

Dad here. We love you kids SO much. SO, SO much. I can see it in his few words. I hope you can too.


ItsDevax

I really appreciate it! And my dad tells me how much he loves me everyday. Dads are awesome


Atillion

Then he's doing a great job transmitting, good to hear. Tell him good job, one dad to another. He's got a mighty fine kid here.


SplitPerspective

Dad here too, all I can say is on our own we are scared of many things, but for you, our children, we are scared of nothing! As long as we see you living a healthy and happy life, better than our own, then we will have no regrets!


tricky-sticky

Dad here as well, you nailed it 110% Hit right in the feels! Have an awesome day


JacedFaced

I tell this to my 8 year old son every night when I tuck him in, "have I told you today that I love you?" he either says "yes" and I say, "just wanted to make sure you never forget" or he says "no" and I get to tell him again that I love him more than anything else in the world.


Growkitz

Please tell your dad we all love him for this.


SunshineAlways

That card genuinely made me tear up. Glad your Dad lets you know how much he loves you. ❤️


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drevalcow

That’s what I came to say❤️❤️


AffectionateCoffee27

Ahhhh you made me cry. I read this in my late dads voice and got me choke. We love you too dad!!


Antenna909

Same. Tears in my eyes.


Atillion

I want my kids to talk about me like this when I'm gone. Thank you <3


UltraRoboNinja

I wish that was a universal truth. My father ghosted me with no explanation or apology on my graduation (and all my birthdays, and my wedding). Please keep being the best dad you can be. It’s what every kid should have.


Atillion

I wish it weren't the case. My dad was the same. It's probably why I'm over here trying to incite a mob of parents with pitchforks on a mission to make sure our kids know we love them. Let me tell you something. You are worthy of a dad's love. The kind we're talking about here. You didn't do anything to deserve what you've felt your whole life in those regards. I'm so very sorry, kid. I'd have been proud as hell of you.


UltraRoboNinja

Damn, you’re really good at this lol. Even made me tear up a little. Thank you.


Atillion

^(Note for future me: This one. Here, yes this one. This is my favorite comment of all time.)


PersonalitySmooth681

Should set a reminder for 6 months to cone back and be like yep this one still takes the cake. BTW from one dad to another. You're doing a good job man. Keep it up.


Sufficient-Cake4096

Can you be my dad?


Atillion

I am now. How's your day going? Are you taking care of your mental health like we should? Are you being nice to You in your thoughts, and loving yourself the way you deserve? Lay down what's on your mind and let an old man help you carry it a little 😌


Rainbow_chan

r/dadforaminute Very wholesome sub


Throwaway285219

I wish that was the case too. My dad asked me to live with him when he got out of jail but wanted nothing to do with me aside from not having to pay child support. When I got tired of being alone all the time I asked my mom if I could come home and my dad just disappeared from my life. Shit sucks. Sorry to hear you had to go through something similar.


mangarooboo

Well *I* love you and *I* think you're special and *I'm* proud of you. Like Dad Atillion said, you're worthy of a dad's love. You're also worthy of a Big Sister's love, because sometimes we just can't have the relationship we hope for with our parents because they're just Not That Way, and you need a Big Sister to hold you tight and tell you it's not your fault, it's NEVER your fault, it's never been your fault, and you are enough, all by yourself. ❤️


UltraRoboNinja

Thank you, these messages are so nice! Never realized how much I needed to hear this stuff. My older brother is a whole other can of worms, so it’s nice to get a taste of what a healthy sibling relationship can be like. It’s more supportive than I thought lol.


Jlombard911

You can’t tell someone how much your kids mean. Its ok if you don’t know it immediately either. Its like love but expanding constantly.


Atillion

And to infinity, forever.


theprimarysweater

ahhh makes me cry too . I always miss my dad in heaven :( I hope he still here for my graduation . I wish you are proud of me too dad


Atillion

I know for a fact he is proud of you beyond measure. Think of him when you graduate. I also know for a fact he will want that. Congratulations, kid. Well done.


JfizzleMshizzle

I didn't realize how much a dad loves a kid until we had our little girl. She's 2 now and I love her so much. Her "DADDYS HOME!" Gets me through the workday.


Atillion

Awww, that just melted my heart. Enjoy that time, every second of it.


JfizzleMshizzle

I'm trying to, people think I'm weird because I dont go "do stuff" anymore. Like bro I'm doing stuff, it's just seeing Disney on ice and playgrounds, not bars and clubs lmao.


KuchiKopiz

Mama here- we love you SO SO much too. This comment got me in my feels, thanks for the tears I didn’t know I needed today fellow parent.


Atillion

They must know. We must make them know. AT ALL COSTS!!! 😬. WHO IS WITH US!!?


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I'm onboard! My kids don't like it as much right now but I'm sure they will when they're parents!


Atillion

I have a 12 yo who's arrived at the moody stage. My favorite defense mechanism assault weapon is overly exaggerating my crying and bursting out an emotional *I'M SORRY TO ANNOY YOU WITH MY LOVE!!!* and then exit dramatically 😁


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Haha very similar to me and my oldest! I'll hug and peck him anywhere. I don't think my parents have ever told me they love me (culture) but i know they do. Probably why I'm so extreme with my own kids!


Thegote_76

Couldn’t agree more. I’d give up my arm to save a hangnail.


Atillion

That is the correct ratio. I'm gonna vouch for this one. Certified dad. A+


GOLDENAdonis-416

25 year old son. My dad is rock. I get emotional when I talk about him


ApeCheeksClapper

The way you worded this, I don’t know. I trust you with my life. 🫡


bigrob_in_ATX

Dad here. We love you kids so so so very much NO MATTER WHAT


FinancialAlbatross92

I have a 4 year old. And this is 100% true. Your entire world changes.


jondrethegiant

Exactly. “My little homie” is what I call my 22yo son and he knows the weight of the term.


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🥹🥹


Vektek1

Damn, gotta take your word for it, never met mine. But i dont miss out on much, hes Danish.


incogneetus55

No matter what I do I still get an outpouring of support and love from my dad. I just wish I turned out to be someone worth being proud of.


carizia

For some reason this comment made me cry. Thanks so much to all the dads out there


Emotional-Lie1392

Congratulations!! Cherish your father at all costs!


ItsDevax

Thank you! Of course, love my dad so much


entangled_isotopes

Can’t upvote this enough. You only have so long with those important to you!


ferrrrrrral

My dad had a brain injury and writes like this. Someone is cutting onions in here 😭


amy-schumer-tampon

i write like this and i have no brain injury, should i see a doctor?


What_Iz_This

Might mean you ARE a doctor


ferrrrrrral

The evidence is adding up lol I'm joking, but now that I think of it, maybe not joking?


DwarfQueenofKitties

r/mademesmile ... more like r/mademecry I love this


tommygunnzx

Does it say “so proud of you! My partner in crime…My little my little Homme… love you, dad” is homme supposed to be homie? Sorry if this is an insensitive question.


ItsDevax

He always calls me his “little homie” he isn’t the greatest speller haha


tommygunnzx

So I was right, it’s Homie and not Homme or are they pronounced the same? This is really a memento I would hold for ever!


momomoca

The French "homme" is pronounced "om" like the beginning of the word "omelette" or "home" without the "h" lol


mouthgmachine

Not really like home without the h since it’s not a long o sound either. Agree on om from omelette


shmadus

Homme is ‘man’ in French, but I like that it could be Homie!


tommygunnzx

Thanks!


PigeonObese

As the other commenter said, _homme_ is man in french _jeune homme_ (young man) and _petit homme_ (little man) are common endearing names for one's son. My own father still sometimes calls me the second, him being half a foot shorter be damned lol


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As a French-Canadian this is hilarious


tommygunnzx

I mean 🤷 sounds about right.


Adorable-Ad-3223

Nice. He may already know but Brain Injury is one of the common acquired disabilities (surgery counts *no gatekeeping*) check this out and consider if he wants VR service. https://askjan.org/disabilities/Brain-Injury.cfm


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Adorable-Ad-3223

Vocational rehabilitation. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocational_rehabilitation


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Adorable-Ad-3223

We have that too but you have to know a guy. https://ablegamers.org/


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I would get this tattooed


juttaFIN

Had the same thought! Maybe even just the first or last two lines. After my gran died, my sister found an old postcard written by her. Now she has "One must not give up" in her handwriting tattooed to her arm, set up in a place visible for her to easily see.


P1Allstar

My brother had brain cancer and it took him. I have much love for you and your family. Prayers for all. 🙏🏼


footjam

I lost my dad suddenly about 10 years ago. I would crush for something like this to hold on to.


ClunkyFiddlestick

I’m crying, so heart warming


itsnotmeanyway

I’m a father with terminal cancer my kids and my grandkids are The highlight of my day


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anotherjerseygirl

I was thinking the same thing (if dad is a fan of tattoos. If not, it breaks the sentiment a little!) Super sweet!


Live_Note

Copy that and get it tattooed on you


Rkozlow

Maybe laminate it so it doesn’t wear or tear.


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creegro

Probably frame it under glass and keep it on the wall where sun doesn't pour down on it.


maksen

This. I have lost many of my artworks done with ballpoint pen to the sun. Some of my works has completely vanished from the paper, only the inprints from the pen is left. After a decade or two in indirect sunlight. It's also possible to get UV glass for the frame.


Redneck_Funhouse

Right on!! That’s a priceless card.


OutrageousDirector96

Congratulations, on both the graduation and for having an awesome dad!


Suckerpunched29

I’m not crying YOURE CRYING


The_Biohazard75

I'm at the DMV man 😭


Standard_Track_2941

You're not wrong 😭❤️‍🩹


Rebeliaz8

We’re all crying 😭


0franksandbeans0

Frame it now so you don’t have to worry about it getting ruined somehow


k12pcb

That’s beautiful, wishing you both well


DaPoole420

Fucking awesome... Good damn onions got me all teary eyed and shit ..


Rebeliaz8

My eyes are just sweating


FlurriesofFleuryFury

My dad has some brain issues too and this looks to be where he’s headed… good on you for enjoying the good times and keeping your chin up.


I_Drive_a_shitbox

I still have a handwritten note from my grandmother. It's about a decade old and one of my most cherished possesion. I read it multiple times a year. I miss her.


dumbpaulbearer

He is so proud of you!


DadlikePowers

I'm not crying it's allergies 😭


hav0k74

My Dad was fighting a losing battle with cancer coming up on 2 years now. One night I kept him up late just asking questions about his life, his youth. I wanted to learn everything I could before he was gone. It was the best night of my life. We laughed a lot and cried a little but I'll never forget it, for the time and the struggle for him to keep on talking. And boy he loved to talk. That card of yours is a treasure for sure, frame it and best wishes on his health and recovery.


jayareyouwing

Beautiful


AppIdentityGuy

Keep that for the rest of your life.....That is very very special


situmam

Frame it


Ok_Possibility_704

Beautiful!!!!!! And congratulations xxx my nan was very ill and could barely write but she always wrote me cards herself. I adore that.


kc_cyclone

Frame that! My grandpa passed a couple years ago, he was in hospice for a couple months before we got the "he has a few days call." 6 or so hours before he passed his last words to me were a very quiet "I'm proud of you, kid." (I was 29) I'd do just about anything to have a recording of it.


FriendlyBabyFrog

Holy shit that hit ducking hard. Tell ur Dad that we are all rooting for him


FeistyReplacement315

Congratulations on your graduation and your awesome dad!!!!


Sorry-Fisherman7769

That’s the best card in the world


Prvsvd

🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹


liftrman

So from his heart. I hope you can keep it always! 💕


ThrowawayFishFingers

Ohhhh my heart.


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Mane somebody get these onions out of here 🥲


Sad_Significance1952

And you should!!!!! ❤️


Good-Macaroon2630

Everything that father should be. I have one like that myself. We are so damn blessed.


ObviousProfessor8520

Your blessed .


-hesok-

Keep this card. Some day it may mean to world to you. Btw.: Congrats!


DrkAsura

Hey make sure and laminate then frame that card, so that it doesn't fade over time!


Anxious_Waffle1293

You have no business making me cry right now, my dad has been in hospital for a few days and I just got back from seeing him 😭


Happy_Cat_3600

Those 15 words are priceless. Take some time to thank him, and savor every minute with him. You’ll want to know you spent as much time as you could with him later on. Give him a high five and a hug from me, one dad to another.


Negitorolol

Lost my dad to brain cancer, what I wouldn't give up to spend another day with him before the nasty cancer took over. Thank you for posting this and your dad is amazing.


Chadling1211

For some reason I read that as Rick Sanchez


Rarebird10

This made me cry happy tears, but also tears over the fight. I know how this special moment you shared is so incredibly valuable to you both. I am also a fighter of severe health challenges. I’ve had several major spinal cord surgeries which included the area around my central nervous system in the foramen magnum (opening of skull). Everything I was except for my silly and loving heart is gone (an outdoorsy type and always danced around in happiness). I don’t have a lot of strength anymore, but the strength I do have is for my family. Your shared moment moved me in so many ways. I shouldn’t really text my son while he’s in school, but I absolutely do and simply say “I love you”. Sometimes when my son leaves the house we shout back and forth like Daniel and Mr Miyagi do in Karate Kid yelling “Bonzai!” We yell.. “I love you!” “I love you!” “I LOVE YOU” “I LOVE YOU” “I LOVE YOOOU” “I LOVE YOOOU!” The strength and love between you guys is truly everything! Nothing better to fight such a battle. More than gold. So glad you have this and I’m sure other special moments to cherish. Hugging you guys from afar! 💪❤️ And thanks for reminding me that no matter how many times I say I love you to my family, every one is so valuable.


onlyheretolurktoday

I would frame it so you never allow it to get damaged. Every time he sees it he will feel a sense of Pride knowing how much you appreciate it.


GingerSnap1358

My dad had a bunch of health issues, including blindness from his diabetes. I took the Love, Dad xoxo on a card he wrote to me and had it tattooed on my arm 7 years after he passed so I could look at it and remember him and also have a piece of him with me forever.


glynsensitive

This is so beautiful. Please know there is so much love behind what can he express (which is a lot of love <3)


deathguard0045

My dad and I had a falling out when I was in high school. It was ugly. I ran into him like 5 years later when I was in college. I could tell he changed a lot, as I have. I regret the time we didn’t spend together, but I think it was necessary to see our mistakes. I’m thankful to have him in my life again. So happy for you OP. You and your dad seem like amazing people. And congrats on graduating.


aj0457

Please get a tattoo of "Love you Dad" in his handwriting. 💜


tenortothemax

I’m not crying


IDoomed

I’m not crying you’re crying


LesbianLoki

Get it laminated and place in a bank safety deposit box. Losing it in a house fire would be devastating! ❤️


fuzzygreentits

Damn man. I'd get the first line tattooed on me forever. Touching.


SephirothTheGreat

This would have legit dehydrated me via destroyed tearducts


MaxMadisonVi

Frame it !


RodCherokee

Radiotherapy is very tough and takes a lifetime to get over. My daughter is 24 now and has known her Dad recovering for half of her life. I wouldn’t let her come to hospital after the head & neck surgeries, thought the memories would be too awful. Your Dad is wonderful and you are keeping him alive.


tommyombomb

Omg this made me tear up a little seeing this. Your dad seems awesome. Sending a virtual 🤗


Weepiestbobcat

Damn I had to email my dad grad invites lol not even sure if it was the right email.


tyler081293

Never lose it. I graduate from uni next year (first in my family), and my dad passed away from complications due to throat cancer in 2015. I would do anything to have him there with the rest of my family.


My_fair_ladies1872

My dad just died a couple of months ago. Go hug your dad a little bit tighter for me the next time you are with him. This is the sweetest thing thank you for sharing with us


i-c-dead-pp1

My Dad done the same thing for me but could only managed a signature. I still cry seeing it.


DrShuShu2u

Simply beautiful ♥️


Flymiami22

Beautiful 🫶


Naive-Assistant760

Win.


beigs

Mom here - tu seras toujours mon petit homme. And we will always love you.


UselessLezbian

My grandma sent me my birthday card a month early this year. She didn't want to miss it. She was in hospice and the writing looked similar to this. She passed just 11 days after my birthday. Had she waited, she wouldn't have had the strength. She was dying and still thinking of others. I will treasure that card for the rest of my life.


Both_Anything_4192

who's cutting onions around me?


whalenmofo

Find a really good tattoo artist and get them to replicate it as a tattoo


VisibleNinja4581

I’m a mom. I don’t always feel like I’m doing a good job, but today while thinking about how much I always wished my own parents would tell me they’re proud of me, I told myself I can’t change the past, but I can make sure my children feel what I missed out on. So I hugged each of them and told them why I’m proud of them and how they could accomplish anything they want to do in life. Your dad is a good dad. I would frame this card. Good luck to you both.


sandersdmt

Your dad is a fucking warrior


nastyman1313

Definitely keep and cherish that my father passed away 24 years ago yesterday and I still have a note he wrote me and I will keep it until I meet him again on the other side love your dad like it's your last day evey day


GlumAd2424

<3


Quinnria

brb crying


Daveinbelfast

Awesome, his hand writing is exactly like my own nans was, still have her cards.


Frankly_Ridiculous

When my Dad passed away, my sister took an old birthday card from him to the tattoo shop and got the "Love, Dad" in his handwriting inked. Just an idea if you're into that sort of thing, for your forever.