Dear Cate,

Upon graduation, I was asked what I was feeling. Was I a relieved, proud father? None of those! I saw you transitioning gradually into a confident, thoughtful woman who brighten up when she is creating.

Whether it is writing, drawing, animating and yes, god forbid, even coding!

My hope for you is to trust your instincts, lean on the words of your teachers and mentors, your friends and your believe in your talents and ability to do the hard work.

Create, my daughter! The world is full of cookie cutters, full of 9 to 5, we don’t need you in that world. We need you to be brave, struggle and bring your creation to live.

Loving you from the day when you were born, proud of the woman you have blossom into, in awe of your creativity.

Dad

First year.