Vendor Expressed Happiness in Valentine’s Day Despite Absence of Chocolates & Flowers “may pambili na ulit gatas aking anak.”
A female vendor finds joy on Valentine’s Day despite the absence of chocolates and flowers “may pambili na ulit gatas aking anak.”
Flordeliza Guevarra, a Facebook user, found happiness even without chocolates and flowers on Valentine’s Day because she earned it from selling corn. Her post quickly went viral and received various reactions online.
Guevarra expressed her contentment with her earnings from selling corn on Valentine’s Day. She mentioned that despite not receiving chocolates and flowers, she was happy because she earned money for her child’s milk from selling corn.
The woman earned P200 from selling corn but her feet hurt from walking. She will use her income to buy milk for her child. The vendor shared that she will invest in a bike with a basket for goods to make things easier.
For now, the vendor will endure walking because it will take a while before she can afford the bike.
Flordelize’s story shows the resilience of mothers who work hard to provide for their families. Her determination to find joy in small victories, like earning money for her child’s needs, serves as an inspiration to many.
Despite the absence of traditional Valentine’s Day gifts, she expressed her contentment with simple things.
Here is the full post:
“hello mga miie happy valentines po saating lahat..wala man ako flowers o chocolate na natanggap ay ok lang importante kumita ako saaking paglalako ng mais nakakapagod masakit mga paa kase malau narating e pero importante naubos flex ko lang po aking kita 200 pesos ang saya saya ko kc may pambili na ulit gatas aking anak
sarap talaga kumita ng pinaghihirapan salamat po pag pinalad pupundar ko talaga bike na may lagayan ng paninda para masaya hehe sa ngaun tyaga muna sa paglalakad kc malayo pa bago ko maabot ang bike goodvibes lang po happy valentines po ulit”
In another story, a woman sells balut, penoy to help her husband w/ their finances
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
