My father is... (STAR revised)

My father is a very kind and loving man. But, he can also be quite intimidating. Not so much from his looks but from how he comes off sometimes. My father stands at 6 foot 2 with neatly brushed gray hair and clear blue eyes. He tends to have a serious look on his face most of the time, which could very well be why some people find him standoffish and tough looking. I know I do sometimes. But in reality he is the most kind and generous man. He would do anything for the ones he loves.

His intimidation and seriousness might stem from having to fend for himself since he was in his 20's after his parents passed away. I can only imagine how hard and lonely it must have felt to lose both of the people you love the most at such a young age. I know his parents would have been very proud of him. He went to college and proceeded to receive a PhD and to this day works at a very well-known company which I like to refer to as "The Smart People Place". He is super smart. Definitely one of the smartest people I know. Although his smartness can get annoying sometimes he is not the type of person to rub it in to anyone’s face. Rather he uses his brain to help others in any way he can.

My father also has a tendency to be very blunt. Sometimes too blunt but really he is just being realistic. It's funny though because as much as his bluntness gets to me, I am exactly the same way. My father and I are very much alike. We are realistic all the time, sometimes too blunt and honest, sarcastic, stubborn, but also loving and caring people. Some of these reasons are probably why we tend to bump heads the most. Neither of us ever wants to admit when we are wrong but are always ready to yell when we are right and we are always there to help any one out. My father and I being so much alike always makes me laugh a little because I am adopted. I guess it just goes to show that not everything is through genetics but from who you are around.