Fireworks with retrospect

as my mum and i were driving the good ol' route that resides along the National Archives of Singapore & Bible house, that is Fort Canning Road, we heard crackling that rumbled the dark blue skies of sunday night.

"oh look! fireworks!' my mum exclaimed, promptly bringing the car to a halt.

"oh yippee!" i replied with much sarcasm

"i've never seen fireworks in such a long time!" as the fireworks crackled and blasted into it's circular dispersed patterns, "oh it's purple! potassium! and there's green, orange red, iron! copper! do you know that potassium is the most expensive of all chemicals to produce for fireworks"

my mum threw a big big smile across her face, with justification to her age-old experience with the wrinkles on her forehead. nevertheless, the most amazing smile you'd never expect her to have.

as the fireworks continue to light up the sky, her spectacles showed the reflection of the dazzling colours as her pearly whites glistened.

Though i always knew her as the staunch matriach of the family council, the iron-fist mother with a protective wing, or the mummy with the pampering attribute towards her offspring, this is a rare sight to see her, with a heart brimming full of tender youthfulness and glee.

I always take a step back to reflect where my relationships are going with people, and at this moment in time, i believe it's really a appointed timing to take a breather and truly appreciate the wonderful people who stick by you no matter what happens.

I love the mother :)