So much for the confetti

Moi: Pa, Ma, I was thinking about a trip to Taiwan with a bunch of friends.

Dad: Oh, I don't think I have Taiwan currency at home.

Mum: I think you better not go. The weather's not that good there around this time, always raining. And you better save your money to go to Uni. And...

Yah, it went on, until we got off the car. So much for picking a good time. I'm 18, people, and I can't make my own decisions. Ma and Pa will always have to stamp my passport first. Pa stamped 'Yes, direct flight with no frills'; Mum stamped 'No access, GROUNDED'. Talk about opposite attraction.

But don't be too early to brand me a Mommy's girl; I only listen in win-win situations. Perhaps you can't win all the time, my Mum taught me. So yes, I'm currently fighting an ailing battle against time and the hands which control my fate. And those limbs, unfortunately, just happen to belong to my Mum.

"Yes Mommy!"