She won’t say anything, but your mother is really disappointed with you right now. Two events of this past weekend have reminded her that her aspirations for you have not been fulfilled. That goes for boys as well as girls.
These recent events are the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, and the beatification of Pope John Paul II.
What do these occurrences in another hemisphere have to do with me, you ask. Listen and learn.
Daughters, your mom has always dreamed that you would marry the heir to the throne of England. Yes, when you were little and Mom said someday your prince would come, she was being literal. So the sight of a radiant Kate Middleton floating down the long aisle of Westminster Abbey towards her handsome prince caused your mother dismay — not because the aerial shot revealed advanced male pattern baldness, but because that bride in the Sarah Burton gown should’ve been you. Although your mom would’ve demanded a bit more ornamentation, borloloy (frills) and drama in the gown.
But that doesn’t make any sense, you may protest. Exactly! The relationship between mothers and daughters is emotional rather than logical. To most mothers, their daughters are princesses. They believe their daughters deserve only the best. It doesn’t matter that you have a perfectly charming boyfriend with a brilliant career and a full head of hair — he’s not going to be the King of England.
To compound Mom’s frustration you, her daughter, were supposed to achieve all the things she wanted for herself but could not get because she had to raise you. So it’s a double disappointment. Not to mention an insult to her child-raising skills: Are you suggesting she could not raise a future Queen?
We told you, mother-daughter relationships are complicated.
Which brings us to the sons. As your mother viewed the beatification of Pope John Paul II live from the Vatican, she contemplated her failure as a parent. How could she regard herself a failure when you have grown up into a sensible, well-liked man with a bright future? Because you’re not a saint.
Never mind that she keeps saying she wants you to meet the right girl, settle down and give her grandchildren—deep down she wishes you would renounce mortal pleasures and embrace sainthood. Yes, she actually believes that you are perfect, and that the only thing that stands between you and eternal glory is your attitude. It’s no secret that she thinks no woman is good enough for you, her darling boy. And your beatification, preferably fast-tracked, would be the ironclad testament to her parenting genius. Who else among her friends gave birth to a saint?
Of course we’re exaggerating, but you know what we mean.Your mother is probably your number one fan: she insists that you deserve only the best, and that you’re always selling yourself short. Isn’t the root of most mother-child arguments her refusal to accept that you’re doing all you can to succeed? You can always do more. Like we said, logic doesn’t factor into it.
But there is one occasion when you and your mom can achieve perfect agreement on all issues: A great meal in an excellent restaurant. On Mother’s Day, pay tribute to the first woman in your life with a fabulous dining experience. Then show her that not only have you inherited her fine taste, you also have her knack for finding the best deals.
For Mother’s Day weekend falling on May 6 to 8, expect the ultimate in dining rewards with your Citibank Credit Card. Whatever your palate desires — Italian, Filipino, Chinese, Japanese — Citibank Dining Privileges has got you covered to ensure a gastronomic Mother’s Day celebration when you dine-in at these restaurants.
Moms are in for a scrumptious Citi Special Menu on pastas and pizzas at L’Incontro which Citi cardholders may avail of an exclusive 50% discount. You can choose from authentic Italian pastas and pizzas that’s made with natural ingredients. You have a choice of old-time favorite Spaghetti Bolognese-ragu of beef in red wine, pomodoro cooked with Italian herbs, Spaghetti Aglio Olio or Penne Arrabiata. For the more adventurous diner, try the Orrechiete ala vodka- pasta shells in stewed creamy tomatoes and vodka sauce. Your choice of pizzas include the L’incontro pizza, where you can entice your senses with a generous serving of salami, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, smoked ham or Pizza verdure-with marinated and grilled eggplant, zucchini, red and green peppers and onion on a thin crust.
For a very Filipino Mother’s Day lunch or dinner, head over to Aristocrat, where a spread of native dishes will surely satisfy her cravings. Choose from an assortment of dishes like lechon kawali, hipon sa gata, kare-kare and complement it with the Aristocrat pancit canton. Then, cap off your Mother’s Day celebration with sweet selections from their bakery like Torta delos Reyes or brazo de mercedes. For a minimum bill of P3,000 using your Citibank Credit Card at Aristocrat, savor two free orders of boneless chicken barbecue with java rice.
Other complimentary treats also await moms in some of the metro’s popular restaurants. At Ninyo, get 2 free glasses of wine cocktails for an availment of the Her Royal Highness Six-Course Degustation. For a minimum purchase of any item with the same or higher value, Citi cardholders can get a free chicken piccata with garlic spaghetti at The Old Spaghetti House or three pieces of Barbecue at Grilla. At Don Henrico’s, get a Free Hawaiian Delight Pizza 14” (worth P450) for a minimum single-receipt purchase of P1,500.
Citi cardholders can also get generous discounts in select participating restaurants on Mother’s Day weekend: 10% discount plus free dessert for Citibank Gold or Platinum Cardholders at Sugi; plus a voucher worth P200 that can be used on the next visit and a free glass of lemonade for a minimum bill of P1,000 at North Park.
These are indeed great dining deals that you sure want to surprise your moms with. To ensure you have the most pleasurable dining experience, the Citibank Dining Privileges offer comes with a Best Deal Promise: Citibank will reimburse you the difference if another credit card offers a better deal at any dining establishment carrying the Citibank Dining Privileges logo.
To know more about Citi Dining Privileges, call the 24-Hour CitiPhone at 995-9999 or visit www.citiworldprivileges.com.