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    I got a call from my sister and she asked me what we could do to celebrate Mum’s birthday. I was actually a little shocked. Birthday? Mum’s birthday? I had totally forgotten.

    I felt so guilty. Not only because I forgot about her birthday, but also because I realized I have rarely known anything more about her other than she is my mother. What does she like to eat? How does she spend her weekend? What is her favorite song? If I can find out one, I won’t feel so ashamed.

    Now she seems like a vague and distant figure. How come? I mean, she is the one who gave birth to me and raised me up and stayed with me day and night for the past 20 years.

    I think it is not only me who is being a son or daughter in this way. How much do we care about our parents? How much do we know about them? I can bet your answer is “not much.” Maybe it is just because we seldom even try to get close to our parents. We can find many reasons — I don’t have time. I have to see my boyfriend. I have to prepare for the exams. If you want, there are tons of reasons.

    After realizing how much Mum has done for me and how little I have done for her, I began to miss my lovely Mum so much. So I am going to call her and give her the sweetest kiss. What about you?