The internet ruins.

This is the age of screens and devices
Internet addiction is one of our worst vices
Social media is ruling the minds
Of the young, of the old, of the whole humankind
Dinnertime occurs in total quiet
When everybody seems like they're on a diet
Of at least five hours of internet a day
When at the dinner table they've nothing to say
They're on Facebook or tweeting happily
"At a nice dinner with my lovely family!"
When they're just at dinner with their phones and screens
The parents, the children, and of course, the teens
Parents don't know that there is no education
When their kids are occupied with iPads and not conversation
On a profile photo we strive to achieve a hundred likes
When a moment of insecurity of our beauty strikes
When a 'like' can be a sign of approval
When not enough 'likes' results in the picture's removal
What has our worth become today
When self-portraits are all we have to display?
Really, is breakfast something so great?
Do people actually want to know what you ate?
Captions are overrun with hash-tagged words
That don't even make sense in the grammatical world
The most popular videos are challenges and games
Stuffing marshmallows into your mouth is the only aim
Or maybe just eating mysterious foods from tin cans
Or even how much cinnamon you can withstand
Where has all the content gone?
Of inspirational messages and brains, not brawn?
Where's the clean humour, music, poetry, dance?
Instead, pointless arguments between hateful fans
Gay marriage, the Bible, controversies and more
Suddenly everyone has an opinion; unnecessary uproar
The YouTube comment section is notoriously savage
A place where everyone is safe within their own cage
Of their bedrooms, behind screens, where no one can see
How cowardly you are, how ignorant you can be
Just posting opinions that change almost nothing
When hateful remarks do nothing but sting
The people who are attacked and bullied online
In real life they keep saying, "Yes, I'm fine."
But nobody knows how bullying can kill
A person's soul, a person's will
To live, to love, to do, to be
When death is the only option they can see
When likes don't reach the maximum
When self-esteem is at its minimum
When a life is sucked into the internet
When a youth lives with nothing but regret
When a parent and child have no bond
When blue ticks are seen but no one responds
That's when you realise
The internet ruins.

7 Quick Gift Ideas for Mothers' Day

Mothers' Day is today, and for those who still have no idea what to get for your amazing mom that you'll never be able to repay, here's some quick gifts you can whip up in no time! Some of these are only for less than $0.00, but you'll be able to make your mom smile ear to ear. Remember, sincerity is key. It's the thought that counts.

1. Concern

Give her a call. Ask if she's hungry and would like a snack. Ask if the creaky knee she has on her left leg is okay. Remind her about the TV show that she was meant to catch at 8pm. Ask how her day at work was. Be updated on her latest menopausal issues. Show interest in the little details in her life. Be concerned. 

2. Care

Bring her a blanket when she's cold. Make a cup of hot tea for her. Give her a nice massage (no, put down that spa brochure. YOU are gonna squeeze those tired shoulders, not some masseur you pay for). Charge her phone so that it's all up and ready for her to play Candy Crush Saga the next morning. Do little things to make her life easier. 

3. Affection

Give her a hug when you come back from college. Kiss her cheek before you go to bed. Hold her hand when you're walking in the mall with her, and bring her to the ol' memories of shopping when you were four and she was a bright young woman. Show her you love her. 

4. Appreciation

Write a card. Draw a poster. Write a blog post (my personal fave). Write a thoughtful, handwritten letter from overseas, filled with stories of your adventures and questions regarding her welfare, thanking her for all she has done; get it signed, inked and sealed. Speak to her. Pray for her, and thank God for what a wonderful mother He's given you. Bless her. Encourage. Tell her you love her. 

5. Celebration

Bring her out for a nice date at the local cafe. Pay for her meal. Take her to her favourite bookstore, or boutique, or park. Get a nice slice of cake, her favourite flavour. Make sure she knows that you are thankful. 

6. Obedience

Remember the time your mom told you to clean up those dishes, hang up those clothes and please clean your room? No better time to do it than now, because those will make her real happy that she's raised such a wonderful child like you. Honestly, I think moms are most pleased when their children do well, and yes, that includes the dishes as well.

8. Patience
When you were a wee little tot, she taught you to hold a spoon and shove food into your mouth. Those times usually ended with food being everywhere except your stomach. Fast forward a few years and she was kneeling right there next to you, teaching you how to knot your shoelaces. And before you know it, she's teaching you how to be a person, frustrating as it is. Misunderstandings happen, you don't see eye-to-eye, but she has been patient with you nonetheless. Now fast forward to the present, maybe yesterday, when you told her for the millionth time that photos can't be zoomed into on Instagram (she probably ended up accidentally liking the photo anyway). Were you patient? Did you huff and puff like an impatient old man? Well you better re-evaluate, because that woman once taught you to put food into your mouth. Without that skill, you wouldn't be who you are today. Be patient. She's getting older each day; be patient.

7. Love

And all these come in a box set of Love, which encompasses all. Free-of-charge all year round, it ensures your momma gets the Love that she needs in return, especially after she's given all the Love she had in the first place to you. Yes, you, you undeserving child, sucked up all her love, and she let you do it without complaint. So it's time to give back as much as you can, to give our heroines what they deserve the most: Love. 

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So I hope these 7 quick gift ideas gave you some inspiration to appreciate your mom this Mothers' Day, and I can guarantee that when you've done all these, Mom will be tearing with joy at the lovely child she's raised. 

With that, to the irreplaceable mothers and all the other amazing mom-figures out there, have a blessed Mothers' Day, and I wish you a wonderful time with your children. 

Now I hope I'm not all talk and no walk, time to go wash some dishes & talk to Mom!

Happy Mothers' Day, mum. I love you. I'm sure you know that, since I always say:

Mummy, you're my bae.

*NOT the Danish word for 'poop'.