“A Joy of Appreciation! Handmade Surprises from Students and a Lovely Evening Spent Sharing Pizza at Home”

Hello to my dear fellow hivers! Hello to this wonderful @bayanihive community! How are you today? I hope you are all fine. It’s been a while since I’ve posted here and this is me again, “LJ”, to share another wonderful life story with y’all.

Last Thursday was such a memorable and heartwarming day, especially because it was in celebration of “World Teachers’ Day”. Before heading home, we were surprised by some of the students at school who handed us flowers and chocolates as their simple way of showing appreciation. I felt so touched by their gesture, because it was not only thoughtful but also creative.

The flowers were not ordinary ones, they were handmade, crafted beautifully out of colored papers. Each fold and design showed how much effort they had poured into it. Alongside the flowers, they also gave a piece of “Choco Mucho” chocolate. It might seem simple, but to us, it meant a lot. Knowing that the students took the time to prepare something special brought a warm feeling to my heart.

Carrying the little gifts with me as I went home, I was still smiling, thinking about the sweetness of the moment. When I reached home, I decided to make the evening extra special by inviting my mother and son Reygan to buy pizza together. We dropped by “Dad’z Pizza” to order takeout, and I choose two boxes, one bacon overload and the other ham and cheese. As soon as the pizzas were ready, we brought them home to enjoy.

The moment we opened the boxes at home, the aroma of freshly baked pizzas filled the dining area. The melted cheese and generous toppings looked so inviting, and we could hardly wait to dig in. Reygan quickly reached for his favorite, the bacon overload, savoring every bite with so much enthusiasm.

My mother, meanwhile enjoyed the ham and cheese, appreciating its lighter and classic taste. I trid both flavors and found it impossible to pick a favorite because they were equally delicious. Sitting together at our dining table, sharing stories while enjoying the pizza, made our simple dinner feel extra special.

After we had our fill, I prepared a warm drink to help us relax for the evening. I brewed a cup of paragis tea infused with moringa and guyabano. The tea had a mild, earthy flavor with just a hint of natural sweetness. Drinking it after a satisfying meal gave me comfort and relaxation, like a gentle pause to end the day.

Reflecting on that day, I felt grateful for all the little moments that made it meaningful. From the handmade flowers and chocolate to a cozy dinner at home with family. Everything felt like a reminder of how appreciation and togetherness make life brighter.

And that’s it for today’s blog! Thank you for reading my life story and I hope to see you on my next one. Have a nice day ahead to all of us.

These photos were taken with my iphone13pro and the lead image was edited through Canva.