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Today, you'll be thousands of miles away. Today, you'll learn a little bit more about responsibility. You will see new things, experience a different culture. You will learn to be more aware and observant of your surroundings as you live as one of them in a foreign land. This ritual will allow you to experience and it will teach you how to explore. The first of many rituals your mother and me have planned for you. As you officially enter your adolescence, we would like to expose you to a lot more that life has to offer so you can manage yourself in the near future. Most importantly, you will learn how to manage without the man who has sheltered you for the past 12 years. You will realize how different it is knowing your safety net is not there by your side. Although you are not alone, it is important to understand this and experience it. It is a new experience for me too. I hope we will benefit from this new experience. Dahlia, open your eyes and see clearly. The world has much to offer. Observe and enjoy Japan. Ps: I expect a photo essay when you come home. 😉 #allahknowsbest #ayahlovesyou #dahliamydarling (at Changi Airport T3 Arrival) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4SvWByBIyL/?igshid=z7al7oeudk80

// Throwback Thursdays // Today, my 1st born sits for her first big examination as a student. The pressure that builds up to this moment has caused her some grey hair and pimples. Not forgetting the self doubt and sleepless nights. I don't have to pile on more pressure onto her, she has gone through enough. I'm just a father who will always support and love no matter what your grades may be. I teach you how to live and how to love. Straight A's won't guarantee you happiness. You will learn from your mistakes and those mistakes will make you a better person. You will be who you are meant to be, not what others think you should be. Praises to the Almighty that you are blessed with good health and a loving family. Praises to Allah. We will always love you Baby D ❤️ You can do it! #dahliamydarling #allahknowsbest #ayahlovesyou #Singapore #ig_singapore #sgig #igdaily #instagramhub #alphacollective #artphotography #photography #photooftheday #bestoftheday #silhouette #protectyourhighlights #blackandwhitemood #embraceyourshadow #lightandshadow #digitalrev #mood #myfeatureshoot #shotbyfarhat #farhatphotography (at Asia/Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B214lAgB4gi/?igshid=1ns5v1agjj0ol

"He was so proud of his little girl. It was her very first day of school. He walked with her to school that day, And she held his hand all the way." Today marks my 12th year of fatherhood and being your father has taught me to be a better person... a better man. I'm still striving and learning but with you around, it gets much easier. Happy birthday Dahlia. You will always be my darling, my angel.. my heart and my soul. My number One. #dahliamydarling #Singapore #sgphotographer #sgphotography #ig_singapore #sgig #igdaily #instagramhub #sonyalpha #sonyimages #alphacollective #artphotography #photography #photooftheday #bestoftheday #streetgrammer #silhouette #streetsg #protectyourhighlights #embraceyourshadow #lightandshadow #digitalrev #me #mood #sunset #myfeatureshoot #shotbyfarhat #farhatphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/B2ji9d2BwMk/?igshid=grybu8scwild

The girls got me running for dear life! Dinner's on me so I'll be broke till the next assignment. #theroyaltembams #ayahlovesyou #dahliamydarling #selokabersamaairina #shotbyfarhat #farhatphotography #Singapura #SGphotographer #ig_singapore #sgig #sgphotography #igdaily #howiseeit #photography #photooftheday #bestoftheday #streetphotography #me #mood #visualcreators #instagramhub #tbt #silhouette #protectyourhighlights #embraceyourshadow #lightandshadow #digitalrev https://www.instagram.com/p/B1n95pohV12/?igshid=1prsund97zvr3

When the Almighty takes something away from you, He'll replace it with something else. In this case, someone else. Dahlia, my first born, my pride, my joy and probably my life. The one I depend on, the responsible one, the prim and proper one and definitely the shy one. When Allah took mummy away, He gave me Dahlia, he gave me my mother again. A splitting image of my mother, almost everything about Dahlia resembles my late mother. From her looks, to how she smiles, to her favorite food and her good habits. I did not get the chance to take care of mummy for long or as well as I should. Maybe He knows, of course He does, so he took mummy away from me probably in order for me to concentrate on my children. With this gift, I am blessed. I blessed to be given a chance again to raise, care and teach. Dahlia, you are more than just my child, my daughter. You are my number one. You are just like me and Ibu. Number ones. The one our parents depend on. The one who must lead and show good example to the younger ones. You will know how important you are to us as one fine day, how your number one will be as important to you. #ayahlovesyou #allahknowsbest #dahliamydarling (at National Gallery Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/shotbyfarhat/p/Bvn2cCbhEIS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wwphejkxs4sw

My dearest no.1 #dahliamydarling #ayahlovesyou

From your atok to your father and now you. A line of shot-put and javelin winners. We are proud of you D! Keep up the great work and always be determined to do your best. Just like how your late atok was there for me, I will always be there to help you grow and achieve your goals. We love you. #dahliamydarling #allahknowsbest #champions

I see a lot of similarity with my grades when I was her age. I do see a lot of my qualities in her too. However, I hope she won't be as stubborn as I am and I really hope she will not be as affected by others who tries to put her down. Good job Dahlia! Ayah will always help and protect you. You have a longer learning journey. Don't worry, you'll get better. #dahliamydarling (at Yishun Riverwalk)