Sometimes you’re too busy growing up, you forget that your parents are growing old too.

I still remember the day when I used to sneak in to the studio, and you ended up recording me playing the egg shaker.

Or that time when you used to take me to school every single morning come rain or shine.

Or the countless times when you had to wake up in the middle of the night because I was having nightmares or when I needed to pee.

Or the amount of times you’ve been introducing me to new (well actually old) songs and artists.

Now that I think of it, every hobbies that I have, started with you introducing them to me.

Now it seems like we’re at our points in our lives when the roles are slightly reversed, and it’s time for me to take care of you too like you have always taken care of me.

Our lives have been constant roller coaster rides, with all of the ups, downs, and turns.

But despite everything life throws at us, I know we will always have each other’s back.

Because it’s always been you and me against the world, and nothing can ever change that.

With this, I would also like to say thank you for everything that you have given me, everything that you have sacrificed, and thank you for being strong for the both of us at times when I could not or I didn’t even realize I have to.

In short, thank you for being the best Bapak in the world, not just for me, but also for Lana, Cia, and Al too.

Please know that all of my hard works and achievements have always been and will always be dedicated to you, and I hope I can always make you proud.

Selamat ulang tahun Bapak, here’s to the next chapter of your life.