I've grown to adore her from the day I was born. My mother was the first person who taught me to sketch and walk, and she was present when I took my first steps! She has taught me to trust people and not keep grudges against them. When I was ready to give up, she constantly pushed me to keep going. She has made countless sacrifices for me, and I will always be grateful for that. In addition to being my mother, she is my best friend. We have the same sense of humor and we enjoy taking pictures together. Sometimes we spend hours looking through old photos because she believes they are priceless memories. I also admire my mother for keeping her own style throughout her life; she hasn't let herself be influenced by popular culture. Even though she has had some success, she doesn't care about money; instead, she invests all her time and energy into helping others. Finally, I love my mother because she loves me without condition. No matter what kind of day I'm having, if I need to talk, or just hang out with her, she's always there for me. We will never stop learning from each other, and I hope one day to be as good a mother as she is a daughter.