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Dear Uncle Sam,
Bitched on: Sunday, May 04, 2008
Time: 5/04/2008 12:55:00 AM
Dear Uncle Sam,Time: 5/04/2008 12:55:00 AM
Its been months since my VISA interview and exactly one week from now I should be on a plane, eager to escape the hot temperatures of Singapore, and visit your beautiful and cooler state of Alaska. I was hoping to work my ass off and earn big bucks over there. Heck, I would take a second job if I have to.
And after that I was hoping to be traveling around your vast country, from the west side, along California, to the east side, the Big Apple and DC.
You can call it 'living my American dream'.
But, my VISA is still not approved, Uncle Sam.
Have you ever had something that you wanted so badly to be dangled in front of your face, out-of-reach?
This is something that is supposed to be making me happy and excited; preparing, shopping for new clothes, going out with family and meeting up with friends...
But, instead, the past few weeks I have been on a rollercoaster of emotions. From shock to anger to anxiety and now, Uncle Sam, I am feeling indifferent.
Screw you.
Last I heard the second last guy to get his VISA approved a few weeks ago is also a Malay-Muslim.
Well done.
What do you want me to say?
That I am only a Muslim on paper and an atheist in life?
You want me to denounce my religion, Uncle Sam?
Cause right now, you are no different than that director of 'Fitna'.
You are making me feel ashamed.
Ashamed because being a Muslim is a hindrance to being accepted into your country.
Ashamed because the 'Mohamed' in my name brings suspicion instead of honor.
Ashamed because the colour of my skin is the reason for ridicule and fear (just like Kumar's situation in 'Harold and Kumar'... love that show! ehem... ).
Ashamed because I feel ashamed of my religion.
So thank you, Uncle Sam.
That said I would still be waiting for that VISA.
And till that day when it comes, my American dream now is to have the VISA wiped along the entire length of my ass crack (ala 'Harold and Kumar').
Sincerely,
sHa-Z.
PS: Even my MP letter didn't make a difference? Oh come on, you didn't have to be that pompous right?
Labels: U.S.A. trip, Ugly foreigners
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2 Comments:
I just stumbled upon your blog today and just wanted to let you know its great! Good luck with getting your visa and I hope that everything works out.
p.s. your niece is adorable.
Hey thanks!
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