Feliz Día de las Madres

When you're around, most of the time all I want is to be alone. I can't help it, I was brought up that way. I remember when you used to tap me to sleep before leaving to work. I'd fall asleep because I knew you were around but I always know when you leave the front door even though you try to gently close it. I don't remember if I've cried when I'm left alone at home but I never failed to keep myself occupied. I'd stay in the living room because I felt that it was the most safest place in the house, and plus, I'll see you step in the second you get home from work. On your days off, you'd make breakfast for me the way I liked it - sunny side up - so I could fill the spoon with the liquid-ish egg yolk. I loved it.

In school I didn't have alot of friends. That didn't bother me though because I knew I had you even though sometimes you couldn't be there for me because of work. But I understood that it was all for my own good too. I must admit, I did just okay in school, maybe you had expected better, but no matter how bad I did, you'd always support me in everything I wanted to do. I'd hide things from you but it surprises me all the time when I realize that you are usually fine with it, had I told it to you.

You made me learn how to overcome my loneliness and fears and be independent. You've always supported me in everything I do, allowed me to go anywhere I wanted to go even though that means we will be apart and I love you. There's way too much for me to write and describe in words how much I do, but I know you know. Everything that I am is mostly because of you and your support. All I want is for you to keep smiling. You know you have the most luscious lips I sadly didn't get and perfect teeth I had to get braces for. I Love You Mum.

- written 2 years ago when I was living in the States, away from Mummy.

P.S.: I had chosen to write this because it makes me happy to see her photo here. My family and my life is very personal to me and I'd appreciate it if everyone would just understand to just leave it alone and keep the questions and comments regarding my personal life to yourself.