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Mothers' Day is tomorrow, so have you thought of what to get for your mum?

I do have friends who give presents and cards and all sorts of things to their mums, and also friends who don't give anything, like me.

Yes yes, nothing will ever repay the effort put in by our mothers. It's the symbolism and thought that counts. But there is actually a reason as to why I never gave presents on Mothers' Day after that day.

I still remember it was the Mothers' Day when I was still P2. So apparently I bought a pink fake rose for about 30c from the bookshop. I didn't know how to give it to her, but anyway I handed it to her and mouthed a word of "Happy Mothers' Day." And all she did was to tell me not to waste money on such things and told me to keep it myself.

Yes, it's just a sesamegreenbean matter (芝麻绿豆的小事) but in fact, it did leave an impact. I know many of you have experienced similar things like giving somebody a gift but in the end told not to waste money. If it didn't affect me, I wouldn't even remember it la.

Sometimes, it's not the monetary value that matters (since it's like my money instead of yours). It's about saying a word of thanks. Accepting it and appreciating it. And not telling the person not to waste a mere 30c.

PS: I know 30c can buy me like 3 fishballs but still, that's not the main point. It's just 30c.