CNY is coming again! And for a Singaporean, I'm glad to be at home. At home meaning to be in Singapore. As you guys know, Singapore has a lot of foreigners. But during this period of time, its time to go back and celebrate with their loved ones.

Which makes me ponder, how is homesickness like?

Im not exactly patriotic or am i someone who truly treasures kinship. But through my boyfriend, (who is a Indonesian) i learned about loving and honoring parents.

I saw how faraway he felt from his aging parents, the missing pieces of growing up without parents by his side, the lack of control from his family, the moments of joy and sadness to whom his family weren't there, the kind of homesickness i'll never have in my entire life. I began treasuring and spending time with mine.

Today, i spent quality time with my mum. Woke up slightly earlier to have breakfast and a short time of shopping. I added a little joy to her life. It may not be significantly huge, but it does make a difference. I want to continue to do so and treasure her before its too late.

People in Singapore complain that time is too short to spend on people, career comes first, money etc etc. But I believe that making time is a choice. Make the right choice.

Once lost, no turning back.