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