January 17 - The Best 5 Songs about Mothers

Day 17 - Create a playlist of songs that make you happy and motivate you.

Nowadays, when I live far from my family, songs about mothers always make me emotional and homesick as I only get to see my family once per year.

I often remember my childhood years when I hated to see my mom go to work and dreamed of her staying at home and taking care of us. 

My teenage years were a little rough as I used to feel a little jealous of my older siblings thinking that Mom focused more on them and ignored me (I was used to be the spoiled child). 

The adolescence years were even harder as we could hardly make both ends meet and Mom had to work long hours to pay for my University Tuition. Instead of appreciating that, I would sometimes rebel for the reason of being given very little pocket money. 

It is only after marriage and motherhood that I realized what it feels to be a mother. It is only now I appreciate all the devotions and sacrifices my mom made for our education and upbringing. 

And now I keep telling myself that I wish I could be like her, more patient, more understanding and more tolerant with my kids.

There are 5 Sentimental Songs about Mothers that I keep listening whenever I feel mentally and physically exhausted. Some of them are sad and may give you a good cry but all of them are very heartwarming and soul-lifting.

1. Lara Fabian - Mama Moya



2. Aretha Franklin - A Mother's Love



3- Celine Dion - Because You Loved Me



4- Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody



5- Charles Aznavour - La Mamma 




What is the best song about mothers that you run to once you miss your mother? Would love to add more songs to my list.


This post was inspired by the January Mind, Body and Writing Challenge hosted by Lana Jean from Witte's World Blog.

December 9 - My dreams for my kids

Day 9 - Write a letter to your children telling them something that you want them to know about your dreams for them

The hardest job one may have is to be a parent.

 It's a 24-hour work where you will be put in any possible situations where you need to keep your cool and be consistent and be fair.

Many times you will want to grab your coffee and run away from the noise and the mess and the fights pretending that you don't see anything.

But one minute...

Wasn't I supposed to write about my dreams for my children?

Maybe the biggest dream that I can have for my kids is to be a better parent than I was.

My dear children

1 - Don't be afraid to be different. It's ok to stand out from the crowd. 

Wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it. Right is right even if no one is doing it. Don't be afraid to say no if you don't want or don't like anything.

2. Be kind. 

It costs you nothing to show kindness to someone through your words or your actions.

3. Be responsible

Always think twice before doing something. Remember that you are free to do what you want but you are not free from the consequences of your actions.

4. Love and care for yourself. 

Read books, travel more, make your lifestyle to eat healthily and exercise. Nurture your body and your mind.

5. And finally. Always support and backup each other. 

Brotherhood is sacred, never lose the bond and always be there for each other.

Though I was left behind I am still keeping up with the 31- Day Blog Challenge hosted by Linda Jean from Witte's World Blog. Go to her blog to find out more about the daily challenges.