Taylorians Talk Mother’s Day: A Trip Down Memory Lane | By Zaynab Hawat
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Have you wished your mother a Happy Mother’s Day? If you haven’t, now’s your chance! Despite being often written off as just another ordinary day, the second Sunday in May holds great significance for mothers worldwide. It is a special day that provides us with the opportunity to honour all the sacrifices and hard work they have put into raising us. All the things they have done for us since we were kids up till now—the packed lunches, shared laughter, comforting hugs—whether big or small, have all impacted our lives in ways we cannot even imagine. It is time for us to express our gratitude and appreciation.
To commemorate this day, many Taylorians have come forward with their favourite memories of their mothers. Here are a few:
My mum would always wash my hair when I was a kid, and she’d tell me stories about herself while doing so. She would always ask me to lay my head on her lap and she’d scratch my head and run her fingers through my hair. I’d always have the calmest sleep!I love our casual day outs, where we’d get lunch and boba and wash the car after. It may be a very simple and ordinary day but it always remains a vivid memory.I was 4 and my dad wasn’t home from work for a week. I was sad about it, so she took me to the park to collect leaves and we brought them home to create this huge nature collage. It was super fun.Whenever we talk about our craziest dreams from the night(s) before, sitting in a circle on her bed along with my brothers!Back when she went to my old school’s Report Card Day, my results were really bad and I went to the car and cried because I felt like I’d disappointed her, but then she told me that it doesn’t matter if my results are good or bad because I’ll always be her daughter and she’ll always love me. I got very emotional after that.
Photo by Portia on Obsessed. I told her about everything causing me anxiety and she sat next to me on my bed while I cried. She held me and said “you can be sad now but there will be a time when you have to heal and smile again”. I’ll always remember that advice.When she did my makeup for the first time during Raya. It inspired me to learn and play with makeup and I can’t thank her enough for introducing me to the wonders and creativity of makeup!
Photo by Dung Ho on Behance. I don't remember much but I do remember her buying me this really expensive bag in Turkey. I remember commenting on how pretty the bag looked but when I checked the price, I realized it was too expensive and told her I didn’t want it anymore but she still insisted on buying it for me.I think after SPM I was really sad because I didn't get the results I wanted, but my mom still celebrated and bought me Burger King. It really made me feel appreciated as a human and as her child instead of through my achievements.
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From these anecdotes, it’s clear that mothers are nothing if not caring. In fact, when asked to describe their mothers in a single word, many Taylorians replied with “selfless”, “patient” and “caring”. It’s natural to associate mothers with their altruistic acts and nurturing personalities, given that they are the ones who instill these morals in us. It’s impossible to imagine the people we would be today without remembering everything our mothers have taught us in the past.
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However, at the end of the day, mothers are humans too. They might feel grumpy after having to sacrifice their sleep to cook for the family, or feel demotivated after a long and tiring day at work. Sometimes, all they want is to be taken care of and feel appreciated. Whether it be some encouraging words or an act of service to help her out—make sure she knows that you are there for her, especially on a day like today. While our true feelings might be hard to communicate at times, it’s important that they are conveyed. Try making her something nice to eat, or telling her you love her, or doing a little something that might make her smile. It’s as Nikita Gill said:
“She gave you her eyes to see the best in the worst,You carry your mother in your eyes,Make her proud of all she watches you do.”
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there!
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