letter to my dad

Hi Dad,

Happy New Year.

How are you po?

I just wanted to tell you that I went to the embassy today to get my document and I didn't know anyone at the counter.

It was funny to be just a regular applicant, I had never been one before. 

And it was then that I realized, what you do, day in and day out to deal with all the crazy people who DEMAND that you treat them like they were goddesses really resonated with me. You know I don't hang out much with the local filipino crowd here so my interaction with them is limited.

This afternoon for a brief moment (kasi I didn't have to wait so long), I caught a glimpse of what you have to deal with and I was so proud to be your daughter. 

So I just wanted to let you know, that even if the migrant workers don't fully understand or appreciate what you do for them. 

I do.

Thanks for being great, dad.

Wishing you health and happiness for 2013.