Late Night Supper that cost more than it should

I came across this article in the e-newspaper this morning and felt it should be spoken about.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/6/6/nation/11422568&sec=nation.

My mom is pretty conservative when it comes to late night outings. She was never in favor of it at any point of time in my life. (Even tough I’m all so grown up). I still have to be back home the latest by 12am (even that is late for her) and as a good daughter I try to honor her request almost all the time (which means I tend to ignore her at times).

This will then create a silent cold war between her and me, probably that will last till the next morning/afternoon. I can’t stand a day without talking to her.

While I sulk over the fact that she is still so backward on her mindset with no inclination of the trend and lifestyle, I do not show her my feelings or say anything to upset her on it. As I have too much of a respect with her way of life and believes.

But I must say I do have my share of gallivanting at late night while she is out of town (which lately she's been doing on a very favorable number of times for herself-I’m more than happy she is able to do it). I’ll go clubbing, watch movies or probably late night coffee or tea (is a very common thing for us in Malaysia) and for late night supper too at the hawker stalls or the most commonly known "Mama stalls" which mostly owned by the Indian Muslims minority with their famous Briyani's, Roti Canai, Teh Tarik, Nasi Lemak and etc.

Then again I always thought my mom do have a point on her believe and she is right because sleeping late and waking up late does leave you tired and lethargic at times.

And please note at her age she is phenomenally early in the mornings and please note exceptionally very early at some point.

*Which I just lack the practice.

For me staying up late and sleeping in past the regular hours is like an indulgence for my hard work throughout the week and she will never deprive me on it unless yes there is a special need for it.

Most importantly her reason for not accepting the late night outings is due to security concerns. She will be too worried that she will be awake and waiting till I’m back home.

Well now that I read the article in the attached news link, I think that what she worries is a rightful maternal feeling for her as a mother and has more meaning rather than an outdated and unfashionable mom of the era.

She always has a point in it and I could not agree the least of her believes.

Some might say it was just an unlucky day for the guys who got robbed based on what happened to them (from the article) but I think (and my mom would say this) that it was their own doing for creating an opportunity for an undesired invitation to an unwanted company at the late night.

“Well hell who asked you to stay up so late outside your house, when you know there are things happening all around. Don’t you read newspapers to learn from the lesson of others”. Probably that’s how my mother would have sounded to me if I had related the news to her. So I knew better NOT to open my mouth..