mother's day

last weekend was mother's day weekend.. some people might think that this day is way over-marketed and over-commercialized and over-rated.. it probably does.. as for moi, I am not entirely agree with that though.. there will be people who'll take advantage to sell more cakes, gifts, wrapping, packaging stuff when mother's day comes.. if there won't be any demand, there won't be any supply, right?.. for me, the purpose of this day is to show our appreciation, gratefulnes and love to our beloved mother.. bcos on our daily mundane routine of running around like mad between working and managing households.. I don't think we have time, not even a second to say 'THANK YOU' or 'I LOVE YOU'.. even if we do, there will be second thought to pursue that gesture.. it's either purely shyness or purely bluntness.. most probably we would ruined the moment to express whatever words we've been meaning to say..

some people might say.. 'we never celebrate mother's day back-in-the-days.. so why now?'.. well, it was the same thing for my family too.. I have to thank to effectively/aggressively delivered ad either on electronic or print media.. now we do know that there is special day designated to celebrate mother and father.. all this information are all shoved to our face (unless you live in a secluded cave withiout access to tv, news, internet or you just such an ignorant person..) and furthermore, it is a good thing to celebrate this day.. it is for a good caused.. should we still deny it? my family will accept whatever thing that'll do more good to us.. for instance, we bought cake for my mom and she was happy with it.. we've made our mother's happy.. so, should we refrain this kind of activity next time? of course not, right? I think it was the least we could do.. I think we do need to change ourselves to celebrate the life of our's mom and dad.. bcos it's easy for us to make that transition compare to our parents.. for one day, let's put all the differences aside and save that tiring row to another time.. so come on, let's do it together.. if they are happy when, for eg, we buy them a cake or treat them with luxurious spa.. so what's you gonna do? just sit around and do nothing while other family treat their's mother to dinner or holiday?.. it's just now, there will be more celebration in the family other than birthday or anniversary.. for me, the most important thing is to make them happy.. that's it.. it will strengthen our love to them and without doubt their undeniable love to us.. but if your parent is so against this idea, maybe there's nothing more you could do.. or you could always try and never give-up.. hopefully, eventually they'll accept whatever you're trying to do.. as of between ourselves and supplier.. it is a win-win situation.. for us, we have a chance to show on how much we love our mother.. and for supplier, they have advantage to offer various kind of gifts for us to choose.. even we know that there will be no material value at all in comparison to our mother's love.. or you could just make your own present if you're so against over-marketed stuff available in the market..

I would like to wish Happy Mother's Day to all my dear frens who are proudly mother themselves.. to my aunties.. one aunty in particular.. I will always respect your dedication to our family.. and last but not least, especially to my mother.. I will always try to be a better person.. thank you for everything.. I love you all!

*suddenly, feeling so very emotional right now*