"Open up and say AAaaaAhhHhh!!!~!~"

Have you ever had a quiet chat with Mum or Dad if you have any concerns? I don't quite talk to my family, for a couple of years already. Ever since i started working, i seldom talk to any of my family members. Cant blame anyone but myself though, i could've easily put this blame on my work.

Last Sunday I had to buy a sympathy card. Someone I know has died. I didn't know his Dad that well, and I don't know his mum at all, but this friend of mine gave the time to us when we needed it, so I am sending a card. I've set aside some time this afternoon to compose a note to go with it together with some "cash" ( Chinese culture ) of course. And somehow it just made me realized that one day, my parents will "go" too. Kinda sad, but hey...sometimes the truth hurts.

I remember dear told me before I should spend more time with my family. So for the first time after so many years, i got back home this evening and had a short chat with my mum. As we chat, i noticed mum is getting old. I could see lotsa white hairs and wrinkles. Pain in the ass eh? Yah exactly what i felt. Mum used to be energetic ( still now ), with not-so-much-white-hair and she has been with my Dad for like almost 40 years. She's a housewife - dedicated one, she married to my dad and has been housekeeping us ever since. Tell me which woman doesn't like shopping, makeups, dress up like a barbie doll or hangout with friends during their free time. My mum totally sacrifice all that for the family. Very noble isn't it. I believe many mums out there are like that, so start to respect women.

In my twenty-nine years, she's been my mother, my taskmaster, my confidant, my co-conspirator and, sometimes, even my loan officer. She taught me an awful lot, perhaps more important lessons than I learned in all of my formal education. My mum was not just my mother. She was the central hub of our family. The keystone in the arch. The foundation of our lives. I am much of who I am today because of her ( exclude the asshole-ing part ). She has never been just my mother, but my guardian angel, my friend and my inspiration.

See the fun of chatting with mum? When you face a problem, you will probably have many questions and think how good it would be to have someone you can share your feelings with. Mum and Dad experienced the highs and lows of growing up, achieving greater independence and responsibility and probably some of the same embarrassing moments you may go through in the next few years. How about having a quiet chat with Mum or Dad?