When it comes to Albanian mothers, we all agree that they have sacrificed a lot to raise us. But, the whole process of our growth is accompanied by these expressions:
"When I'm not there you will remember me."
Do you mind when you have not washed the dishes, or taken the meat out of the fridge? For you they are details, for mom a new drama.
"It's a house, not a hotel."
You will celebrate, but Mom, as the voice of conscience, reminds you that pleasure replaces home with hotel.
"Do not eat them because we have them for friends."
Yes, those candies on the table are just a showcase product.
"Buy a bigger mass, to have it for next year."
Yes mom, this sweatshirt will live with me forever.
"I told my brother / sister he was happy."
A new blouse? I gave it to my brother. A delicious dessert? Giving to the sister. What about me ?!
"With these nerves you have, a man can not hold you."
Hmm, maybe I'm not holding my husband; I probably never get married; perhaps my nerves are a response to family and tribal trauma. Anyway, leave it at that, you are not ready for this conversation.
"You're probably from Daddy."
Doesn't it seem strange to you that when you do something good you are like your mom and when you do something "bad" you "cut off your father / aunt / uncle's head"?
"Well, I did not say it badly!"
After all, where's the bad thing about "when will you find one?" and "qyyyqja, how fat are you!"?
"Why, what are you missing?" You have all the good things. "
By good means: cheese, tomatoes and cucumber in the fridge.
"I do not gossip."
After the whole neighborhood goes through mom's filter, she suddenly comes to the conclusion that everyone has their own life, she is no one to judge them and that she does not deal with chatter.
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