Entry #8 A letter

  

          What is the hypothesis of the study in the video?  The hypothesis of the study in the video was an experiment in gratitude, to be able to express  how you feel about someone out loud to make you and someone else happy.  What is the independent variable in the study?  The variable that the researcher manipulates or changes (in an exam you should give both conditions). What is the dependent variable in the study? The dependent variable is the variable that is being measured or tested in an experiment.

Dear Mom,

I’m writing this letter to tell you how significant you are to me.You are one of the stroget Women I have ever met. I can’t imagine being you. I understand being a mom or six children can be really hard but I am so thankful for what you have done for all of us. You have always been with us even though sometimes we can be really challenging to you. You have never given up on us and I hope you never do in the future as well. I know sometimes I disagree with many things that you say, but I’m trying to be the first born proud baby girl that you and dad want me to be. I promise you I will do anything to keep my family happy. I know you get worried when I am not around you, and still think I am too young to be in this world alone. Thank you mom for always supporting me no matter where I am. I know you and dad worry about brothers growing up in this country because it’s not our own country but I promise you they will learn and they will grow to be the best kids. I am so glad every day when I go home I get to see your face no matter what it is. I love how you always call me to eat when you are mad at me, so that we can start talking again. I want to have a heart like you. You always forgive everyone around you no matter what they do or how bad the situation is. I am so glad that I grew up with you because I know how to be alone in this world without feeling any fear. You have taught me to be strong and independent. I wish I can take care of you how you take care of me since I was in your womb until now.  I am not perfect. I could be really stubborn but I promise I will be the best example for my other siblings. I am working hard at work and in school, so that I can help you and the whole family. I can’t see you cry, it makes me really sad. I wish to see you smiling all the time without having any fear or thinking about family problems. You are a strong independent woman that can do anything you always want to do. I wish one day I can take you back to your mom and dad back in Malaysia because that’s where you’ve been wanting to go for the past five years. Overall all I wanted to do is make you happy and be the girl you want me to be. I love you so much mom.

After writing this letter I feel so much relief. I have been wanting to tell my mom many things but I haven’t been in touch with my mom. Writing this letter made me feel so happy and I was in tears after reading my own letter knowing that one day I won’t be able to tell my mom how you feel anymore. I realize it is not too late to tell someone how you feel every day before it’s too late. Starting today I have made a decision to always tell the loved one how I feel about them. Nobody knows what will happen tomorrow so I hope everyone always tells your loved ones how they feel about them while they have a chance.