Showing posts with label gratitude. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gratitude. Show all posts

Sunday, May 12, 2013

To my beautiful mummy who's always young at heart. ❤



You often say that the price of the gift is not important, what really matters is the heart behind it. So here's a little piece of my heart... 

From as far back as I can remember (I think since I was about 4 or 5), every time I asked you what you wanted for mother's day, you would say that as long as I'm being a good girl, every day is mother's day. Back then, I may not have understood it, but those few words were instilled in me. And I promise you that I'm trying to make you the happiest mummy every day. 

I read this quote somewhere that said: “As mothers and daughters, we are connected with one another. My mother is the bones of my spine, keeping me straight and true. She is my blood, making sure it runs rich and strong. She is the beating of my heart. I cannot now imagine a life without her.” I dare say, without a doubt, that this quote sums up how I feel about you. 

I'm not sure how many daughters in the world can honestly say this, but you are one of my -for lack of a better word- bestest friend. I love when we have giggly fits over things that no one else seems to understand. I love when we do our laugh-clap all synchronised (you know what I mean. Haha.) I love how we can finish each other's sentence. I love how we say the same things at the same time on soooo many different occasions that I've lost track of how many sodas we owe each other. I love how we can look at each other, make a face and know what the other is thinking, simply because we're usually thinking the same thing. Well the list can go on and on but I'm sure by now, you get the idea. I guess what I really want to say is... I'm grateful for how connected we are to each other and thankful for the close relationship that we have.

You're the best mum I could ask for. There are so many things that you have imparted to me. You've always taught me how to stand up for myself and to speak my mind when it was necessary. You thought me how to deal with the difficult people that I've faced in my life [and will face]  with tact and grace. You thought me how to be my own person and not be ashamed of it, to not be afraid to stand out from the rest. 

When I'm down or discouraged, you were always there to encourage me with your motherly words of wisdom. Thank you for going through my ups and downs with me. You always understood how I felt. You always knew the right words to say. I guess that's why you're mummy. 

Besides that you never failed to encourage me to pursue my dreams and talents. Oftentimes you helped me to see the potential that I have and you showed me what I can do with it. To look for the opportunities and to take it when I can. But you've NEVER forced me to do something that I didn't want to and I'm thankful that you gave me the freedom of choice, always ready to guide me back when I needed to be. But most importantly, you always taught me and reminded me about how important it was for me to be a woman after God's heart

Since I was little, you were my super mum, the one that can do anything and everything - my role model. As I got older, I realised that my super mum was only human and that meant that not everything could be done. But needless to say, you are still my role model. Every time I think of how selfless you were when you chose to take care of me and Jo while putting your personal hopes and dreams on hold, it moves me to tears. Indeed nothing can compare to a mother's love I always marvel at how you manage to juggle everything at one go, but I guess that's one of the super powers that God blessed mothers with. Hehe. I really hope that one day I'll be as good a mum to my kids as you have been to me and Jo so that they will love you as much as [or maybe even more than] me.

I'm thankful that when God made me, He knew that you had to be my mum. You're the best mum that I could ever ask for. (No SMEs needed here. Haha.) I am who I am today because of your guidance and because you were a big influence in my life. I'm thankful for all the sacrifices that you've made for the past 19 years and I know that our relationship will grow even stronger for the years to come no matter how far apart we may be. (I'll even entrust all my wedding planning to you. I promise! Haha.)

To sum it up, I guess what I'm trying to say is... 

Thank you for your selfless love and the sacrifices that you've made. And I'm sorry for the times when I made you cry. The measure of love, guidance and encouragement that you've given me for the past 19 years is so much that I don't think I can ever repay you. BUT I am determined to work hard and do well for uni, to be successful when I come out to work and to continue to grow closer to God each day. I hope that one day I'll be able to make you as proud of me as I am of you [because you're the coolest mum EVER!!! DUH.]

I love you mummy, forever and always, to the moon and back! 
Happy Mother's Day!!! 

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Heart of Gratitude

Soooo... It's been a long tiring week but I really need to blog!! :)
First off.. I'm finally legal 18!!! YAY!! Haha. Really so grateful for the people that God has placed in my life. Never would I have imagined that I would have people fighting to be the first one to wish me happy birthday. Really very touched. :')
So thank you to Diana and ZhenWei for calling me the moment the clock striked 12. <3 And sorry I couldn't pick up all calls at once. :(
Thank you to JiaJia for wishing me 4 times: through a phone call, through Whatsapp, through Twitter and through Facebook. Love you! <3
Thank you to Sarah for not being too mainstream. Hehe. Your wish really made me want to cry. Feeling so loved! <3
Thank you to Uma who really wanted to be the first to wish me. It really doesn't matter that you weren't first. Loved it just the same. <3
And if I had to say thank you to every single one, I would be writing a very very long post today. But what I really want to say is that I was really touched by the wishes and the messages and the presents. I really didn't expect so much. :')
Biggest thank you goes to God for giving me the chance to impact the people around me. :)
So enough of the birthday post. :)
Moving on to the rest of the week...
This week has been a hectic week due to the looming assignment deadlines. :( had to chiong for my assignment today when my lappy decided it'll be fun to drive me up the wall by not functioning properly. Just when I was about to finish my assignment too. :'((( ended up handing it in late. :( oh well..
Besides that, the Stompers (we haven't come up with a better name yet) have been busy practising all week for RetroMania. Lots and lots of changes have been made throughout the week. Praying for a successful performance!
Despite my busy busy week, I'm super glad that I had time to go for a short shopping trip and dinner with Sarah today!! :) Yay!! *happy dance* It really feels like it has been a very very long time and I'm glad that we had an opportunity to catch up! :) Reminded once again why we're good friends! Can click! *thumbs up* Oh. And she was such a sweetie! Bought me Chewy Junior. Yum! :)
And finally, Jia when you read this.. Congrats!! You have finally finished your exams!!! Go get a well deserved break!! :) time to relax!! :) <3








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