Family > Handbags

So I just texted Mummy that I'm going to bed, and gave her virtual kisses.

Then I realised the last time I did this was basically when I was still studying abroad and basically that's how my parents (well mostly Mummy) and I communicate. My parents only Skyped me if there was something urgent - like I needed Daddy's help with my Accounting work or Mummy needed help with her electronics.. Really guys, I think the only think I did less than Skyping with my parents was drinking coffee. They are however big fan of viber - especially when I'm in London and doing Mummy's bidding... I remember going "Helloooo, helloooooooo" in the middle of New Bond Street because Mummy's connection kept dropping -.-

Anyways, yes. Nowadays I hardly text my parents, unless to tell them what time I'm coming home or if I'm eating at home.. I hardly even see them too! By see I mean have like long conversations other than the Hi/Bye/Have you eaten/Can you help me sort the TV out please kind of conversation.. 

I also realised I'm only this close to my parents now because I was away for that 3 years of my life. It's bittersweet really leaving home. Bitter because well your mummy's hug is not gonna be there when you're sick/sad, you don't get to go on family trips and keep missing out on family events. But it is at the same time sweet because you know with every "See you, take care! Jangan lupa sembahyang, study hard.." that they say when they're dropping you off, a "What time are you arriving and what would you like for dinner?" is coming your way :)

The other day Mummy & I were discussing Chanel prices.. 

Me: At £3,000, if I worked in UK, that'll only take me like 3-4 months to save up enough for a Medium 

Mummy: You lah, dulu sibuk nak balik

Me: Welll... At least now you know I cherish my family more than any handbags.

I mean, I may have just said that as a cover for my dumb decision, but it's true though! If I had continue living & working in UK, God know's what else will I miss out with my family and this time it's not like I can come home every 3 months.. </3

So guys, go! Study/travel abroad, broaden your mind, see the world. But quoting one of my favourite lines from a movie: *No matter how hard you try, there'll always be something you'll miss out on.. And family time is not something I'm willing to miss for any materialistic things.

Note: *The full line is "No matter how hard you try, there'll always be something you'll miss out on.. So, enjoy this time, this moment". Nothing to do about family time in the original line okay!