Ode to my family

The simpler things in life makes us happier. my mom's been using this classic nokia phone for ages and the way i see her using it. it does the job. messages, calls, clean cut, clear, simple. and i admire her for that. well she needed another phone for HK so i gave her my other nokia one and she traded me with the classic one which i've been using since i got back and absolutely love it. it's funny that sometimes, a very mere trivial thing can completely drive and maintain a change in attitude/perspective in a person. or at least in people who live for passion and inner-self satisfaction and sometimes can act rashly. My mom's totally introduced me to a new attitude, and i bet she doesn't even know it. I see her looking at the best sides of a situation. but when i say looking at the best it doesn't translate into blind optimism. no. she also prepares for the worst by looking at things as realistically as possible. she's shown me that to be a wonderful friend, is a friend who is not quick to judge, to be a pleasant company, is one who always brings laughter (and great food =D ), to enjoy life, is to live one by being active about doing the things that interest you and appreciating them, and to be self disciplined at the same time, is to take care of yourself both physically and emotionally. She said to me one night, when we were having a long conversation about my occasional struggles, that to grow up, is not only to be financially independent, but also, emotionally independent. You must learn to know how to handle your emotions, tantrums and blow outs are not rights. and when you feel low and blue, you are the one who is responsible for lifting yourself up and putting yourself back in a better mood, and you are also the one who is capable of really doing it. I felt as if at that instant i craved to live life with a brand new attitude. It's all about having a healthy routine that truly strengthens us. Doing what's not only emotionally satisfying but also physically/soulfully satisfying, is what holds the key to leading a full life.