In pre-9/11-times I had the opportiuity to take my parents with me on a double Athens for two days. My father as well as my mother were treated to a t/o and landing each on the jump.
They have made it possible for me to live up to my dream (and yes, I have been up there front as a little girl). I do not know what relationship you have with your parents, but I had the feeling that I have been able to give back a part of all they have given me on that day. Not to mention that it did feel good to hear that they are proud of me for having worked hard and achieved my goal.
Does this qualify me as a show-off? I just think it's hard enough for our relatives to inagine what we are doing during a day's work, so I'm glad they had the chance to see for themselves.
Cheers
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