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Hello everyone! Welcome to another episode of my blog. Today, this may be a short post, but I wanted to share what I received on Valentine’s Day, a day when I honestly didn’t expect anything. Thank you to the people who made me feel appreciated. Keep reading!
February 14, 2025 - It's Valentine's Day! Before heading to work, I knew this day would just be a normal one for me. Aside from seeing beautiful flowers and cute teddy bears outside the workplace, I didn't expect much, it was just another day to get through. However, as I entered the office, one of my coworkers, Miss Crislyn, handed me a strawberry-flavored chocolate and mentioned that it was from Miss Leah, one of the admin staff.
I was really surprised. At first, I thought she was joking, but when I messaged Miss Leah to thank her, she immediately responded, which confirmed it wasn't a bluff. I’m truly grateful to have received both the chocolate and a heartfelt letter from her.
In the afternoon, Miss Chatlyn and I attended a Bible study in our pantry area. After about 30 minutes, we decided to head back to the clinic. As we were returning, Miss Jenna, one of our Bible readers and a teacher at the workplace, handed us a KitKat and wished us a Happy Valentine’s Day. She said it was her way of saying thank you to us. My heart was filled with joy as I received it. There was also a cute note attached to the chocolate.
Another chocolate was given to me by the admin. Miss Cyril, one of the admin staff, handed me a simple token of appreciation, a pack of Nips, with my favorite color on the packaging. She also greeted me with a Happy Valentine’s Day and extended her thanks for always offering her health advice. I truly appreciate these thoughtful tokens, especially since they were completely unexpected.
I am very grateful to have received a bunch of sweets that day. I thought it was over, but then one of the teachers here at my workplace, Miss Helen, came into the clinic and handed me a chocolate. She mentioned that it was her way of saying thank you for always attending to her health concerns. These small tokens truly mean a lot to us. I believe we are in a position to help others, especially when it comes to their health-related concerns.
I thought Valentine’s Day was over, but then one of my coworkers, Miss Mae, handed me a cute fuzzy wire flower keychain, a letter, and some chocolates. I never expected her to give me something so thoughtful. I felt a bit guilty because I didn’t have anything for her. I’m really lucky to have her, not just as a coworker, but as a friend. Maybe next time, I’ll give her something to make her smile.
As I arrived home, someone knocked on the door. When I opened it, my boyfriend was standing there, surprising me with all of my favorites! I thought we’d have a post-Valentine’s date since we both had work, but he came through with a bucket of Jollibee fried chicken, a family-sized double Dutch ice cream, and a beautiful bouquet of flowers. I was truly surprised this time because, while I had been looking forward to our post-Valentine’s date, nothing beats the thoughtfulness of someone in love, there’s always a way to make it special.
February 16, 2025 - Our post-Valentine’s date was scheduled for today. We decided to go to McDonald's, and upon entering, we were excited to try their new menu item, the cheeseburger dunk. As we tasted it, I really liked the flavor of the cheese, it wasn’t too overpowering. Since we were still full, we only grabbed a light snack. I’m especially happy because I decided to try a Happy Meal for the first time. Nothing beats the feeling of being loved by someone and appreciated by others. I will always treasure these moments in my life.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and connect with my thoughts today. I’m excited to continue sharing my journey with you, and I hope you found something here that resonated or sparked an idea. This blog is a space for growth, inspiration, and conversation, and I’d love to hear your thoughts, feedback, or experiences in the comments. Feel free to share if something stood out to you. Here’s to many more stories, lessons, and moments of connection ahead! See you in the next post!