I see them in me

There were such days in the past that I wished I could break free from my parents's shadow. I told myself, I would never be like them when I grew old. I told myself, I would be different. These were the days when I was rebellious, when I didn't appreciate enough and when I was selfish.

Days went by, and years. Now, after stepping into the real world, I see so much of them in my everyday life. Those qualities they taught me, those values they planted in me and their habits reflected in me. I am so grateful.

I still remember those nags I received from my parents: personal cleanliness, to help out with houseworks, to study hard, to eat fruits (those they had cut and put in container), to water the plants, to be polite and so much more. I see those nags as blessings now.

These are the blessings that had past on to me now and that's why I know how to live independently and to be strong. I have been wishing time would slow down, so I can still live under their shadow just a little while longer.

But, the time to leave is coming soon..