Parents’ Day (어버이날) was May 8th. My mom and I celebrated the weekend before with a walk around Busan, including a trip to Costco. We had a great time. I consider my mom my best friend, and I feel confident that I could tell her and talk to her about anything. Not just this day, but every day, I want to tell her I love her. Our relationship has not been and is not perfect, but with its imperfections, it is perfect for us.

We have talked a lot about going on a trip this year, so my gift to her was a trip this July to Hong Kong! I’m spending quite a bit of money, but I really do want to treat her to something special. Also, I feel like this will be trip that I’ll look back on for the rest of my life. If I’m going to spend a lot of money on someone, shouldn’t it be my family?

It weighs heavy on my heart that someday my mom may not be around to make me laugh as hard as she does. That probably scares me more than anything. My friends tell me not to think of stuff like that, but I can’t help it. Anyway… Here’s to making memories with the people we love!