Aside from mother's day, what else do you remember every time the month of May comes? Flores de Mayo or Flowers of May. This occasion is very special for me specially in my childhood memories. I dreamt of wearing a beautiful dress like my cousin. But were the opposite I was an ugly duckling and she was the beautiful swan. So my dream's are very impossible to happen. At the very young age she often participate in the flowers of May. And everytime I see her I asked my mom why I can't be one of them. She doesn't have any answers. We became teenagers, you know that I'm also a teenage mom. Before I had a child I thought I was able to wear one but I failed again for the last time. Valerie my cousins last walk was so memorable. I was with her together with her cousin that also dream to be a princess. At the end of the parade it suddenly rain. It was a strong rain she run like a princess so we could go home. That time their parents was separated. So Valerie did it for her grandparents.
And this year was a dream come true for me and my family. Because Ria was given a chance to participate in the flowers of May on our place.
Flores de Mayo (Spanish for "flowers of May") is a festival held in the Philippines in the month of May. It is one of the May devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary and lasts for the entire month.
But then we were worried with the expenses. Ria needs a gown, my husband told me to look for a gown for a rent. I asked her cousins because last year I saw their daughter took part of the sagala. They said that they just borrowed from their friends. Renting will also cost money.
Their cousin was about to rent a gown price starts at $17.34 and up. But a sudden change of mind when they knew that Ria will also take part of the said event. From Manila to Bulacan my daughter and sister in law travel to look for a gown in Manila. The woman wearing cap is my sister in law while the other is the wife of his brother. 
Twenty one year with my husband, I dreamt of wearing this. Walking in the aisle or even a public government wedding. But it never happened till now. Maybe I don't like it either because I got tired of waiting for the day to come.
Here's their first choice, but it seems they are not contented
Till they finally found what they'll looking for
The sale's lady put the glamorous gown on Dang-Dang and looks like they all made a choice. Except for the price it's originally $112. They asked if they can get it for $95 but that's a too much discount. So they closed the deal with $104. It's comes with a free crown, necklace and earrings.
Before going home they eat in a fast food restaurant. Dang-Dang looks very happy and contended. Sometimes I envy her because she easily gets what she wants. We Filipinos also have belief that's our family will be lucky if our children will represent the sagala for the Flores de Mayo. And besides its a wonderful experience for all kids. That's also the dress that Ria will wear on the day if our flowers of May.
