Ever since I was little, I knew who my hero was, the person I look up to the most, some people would say a famous celebrity, while I say my mom. So thank you mom, for all of these things and more.

1. Long Car Rides

Every once in a while we will go on long car rides, just the two of us and just talk about anything, everything and nothing. Sometimes we become philosophers talking about the meaning of life and other times we could be talking about a cat video one of us saw on Facebook or Youtube. Also we sing our lungs out to the songs we always sing together, ranging from Katy Perry to The Eagles.

2. Supports me in whatever I believe in

Whether it be playing an instrument or wanting to go into competition for archery, she's always there by my side. Even if she doesn't necessarily agree with what I want, if I'm passionate, she'll be there standing next to me.

3. Knows something's wrong even when I don't say a word

For me, I tend to hold everything in and not say anything to anyone because I don't want to be a bother. Since my mom knows this, when she sees something's on my mind, she will talk to me about it. Sometimes when I don't want to tell her yet, she will make me laugh and try to cheer me up because she knows that I will eventually tell her when I'm ready.

4. Has shown me so many different qualities a person should have

My mom has shown me so many different and great qualities through previous situations in her life whether I've seen them myself or if I've heard about them in stories. She has shown me how to make the most out of any situation, she's found strength where some would never be able to find it, and has even influenced me to do some things that have changed my life.

5. Being my best friend and mother

Ever since I can remember she has told me that I can tell her anything, no matter what, even if I knew it was something bad. If I needed her, she wouldn't hesitate to help. She is brutally honest with me, even when I don't want her to be, between saying what clothes fit me best and how she feels about my friends, I can always count on her. In this instance, mother does know best. I'm glad we are as close as we are because I can't see it any other way.