this is specially addressed to my mother.

shall not attempt to make this a soulful entry because i know how touched you'll be & i don really want you to bawl in the office when you read this tomorrow. am sorry that i have had no time to shop for a gift for you. but you see, i know you have expensive taste & i cannot really afford the Coach handbag. if i buy you a bag of a lower standard, you won't be happy with it and then, you'll say,

"aiyo. what is this? you know i don't wear these brands."

you're the only one who can afford to buy yourself all those branded stuffs. i am but just a relief teacher. but hey, i can afford to buy you a Kenzo/ Armani Exchange/ Ralph Lauren top. take your pick. but no worries, we shall have dinner on wednesday. my treat. a restaurant of your choice, of course.

if i should list down everything you've done/bought for me, i'll take the whole day.

but this, i can say.

thank you for being MY mother. for being simply you. for being there whenever i need you. for bringing me into this world. words cannot express how much you mean to me. i thank you for all the love you bestowed upon me yesterday and for the love you have in store for me tomorrow.

happy mother's day.

much love,
your lovely daughter