Welcome back, mom

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Quote of the day: Cherish what you have now so you may have no regrets.

My mom is finally back from her two-month long vacation in Shanghai, China. She brought back tons of stuff for me, like purses, jewlries, clothes, accessories and more. I had planned to study for my midterms, but with all the unpacking and cleaning, my intention to study went flying out the window.

Now that I am finally settled in my room, my mind has been wondering around just how much I've missed my mom since her departure. I realized that I've always taken her for granted. Living with her all my life has made her presence as natural as the air I breathed. Although I was busy with school and work while she was gone, at night, I still felt very strange. For instance, even if my mother is sleeping and I am in my room doing homework, I know that someone is there in the house with me. With her gone, the house seemed extraordinarily empty.

I suppose these are the 'little things in life" that teaches us to cherish and love the ones who are with us.