The apple never falls far from the apple tree

Most always kids are a spitting reflection of their mothers. Whether they like it or not. Accepting this or not is a whole other question. It explains all sorts of relationships. Especially the ones you take on later in life (the in-laws).

What with women's day and all, everyone seems to be celebrating their womanhood [no pun intended]. This is by far my favourite open letter yet.

Parts that totally rocked the boat:

1. Be nice to people as much as you can. It's better to be gullible and nice than selfish and shrewd.

2. So make sure you spend your years (while you're still young) looking for this thing (aka passion). And make sure you find it before the prince comes along. Otherwise, you will invest all your energy in the prince and he will most surely let you down. Or you and your prince will both end up like those boring, unhappy, co-dependent couples that no one wants to make friends with.

3. Honesty makes you endearing, authentic and touchable. Not stupid. So don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Marry a man who loves animals. He is most likely to be a strong, emotionally-evolved man who is capable of caring for someone other than himself. Don't settle for love. Marry someone who celebrates you. Everyday. If you find him easily, don't take him for granted.

4. 'Don't be reckless with anyone's heart. Don't put up with anyone who's reckless with yours.'

and lastly hearing from someone that you'll make a great mom is by far the best compliment any young woman can fetch :)

Here's to how awesome moms make us and our lives!