The sad truth: there are many affected people, businesses, events, dreams, and the like since the start of the community quarantine for COVID-19 -- be it in the Philippines, Asia, or the rest of the world. And to be honest, I and my family has actually been part of those. Reading tweets and posts online, I know as I empathize, that every person on this planet (not just us) has their own personal problems and life baggages. With that, I said to myself, I still should be grateful. Me and my loved ones, despite the no-work-no-pay situation, we have our home, we are complete together, we do not run out of food, we have the basic needs, and most importantly, we did not acquire the virus. It may still here, so I am continuously praying that no one in my fam would! Not to any of my loves! And that it would be gone already!!!!! That is why I asked myself... What should I, we, would ask for more, right? Due to that introspection, I decided voluntarily not to add more noise in this world. That does not mean I would stop voicing out, okay? I would continue speaking up! I am for truth and transparency. It's just that, I wanna help my co-Earthers by being the love. I told myself that I should reach the hearts of my fellow humans even in the littlest thing I can. I know I can never help everyone, but I really have those sincere thoughts running in my head. I consider myself helpless, too. Plus, I did not know how to act my part by then. But, since I got hired as a Web Content Writer this June, a lightbulb moment followed! Maybe now is the time, I said. Now is my time to do the thing I have been wanting to do: to support local, start-up businesses. As part of my advocacy and giving back after being blessed by the good heavens, I told myself that I would help the small businesses around me whenever I can. This is also my way of adding Food posts since it has been a while since I added something in this category. At least, win-win for all aspects, right? |
THE BLOG-GIRLE L A M A N I L A Ela Mones, a Filipina girl,
is a passionate lifestyle blogger who loves to express her unforgettable life experiences and best moments through words, photos, and videos 💖
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