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All of these happening at the same time added to all-time low of depression.
Despite everything that’s happening I found joy in my little girl.
I enjoyed every bit of time I spent with her. Most especially when I dress her up.
Dressing her up is not as easy as it seems, financially. Everything was so expensive. I can’t bring myself to buy an expensive dress or leggings that she will only use a few times and grow out of.
I started looking for cute outfits from sale items, street stalls to Divisoria and everywhere in between. I started noticing people would always compliment my baby’s outfit and would not believe I bought it for $1-2.
I felt elated!
What if I turn my joy into something that can I earn money?
I opened my online store – Big Box.
It does seem easy as I first envision it. But nobody was buying in my store. Even if items were sold cheap already! Can you imagine that?
Until the day I got fired
(Yes, I got fired!). My boss sent an email informing me that I am already out of job (Wow! Talk about ‘when it rains, it pours!’).
But while I was going through emails and messages I received that day, I noticed someone messaged to order. For the first time! Yes, my very first order!
As much as I was heartbroken by the news of losing my job, I was also excited to process my first order. You can imagine the roller coaster of emotion that I was going through. Heartbroken and devastated on the email, yet ecstatic to answer the Instagram message. Yes! reality bits and silver linings indeed!
I took that as a sign to push through with the business. I told myself that if I really believed in myself I will give my 100% to it. Time to muster up all courage and focus!
I continued to buy the clothes from the small stalls and quickly become a regular customer (suki). Since the first order a few more people ordered. Despite not having my usual income I was very happy and found new excitement in my life.
When I visited my brother in the rehabilitation center to share the news, the cab that I rode going there gave me some tips on where I will be able to find more products for my store. So, I arrived at the rehab feeling more excited as I tell the story to my brother.
More blessings at its best!
My brother was so happy to hear my news. He told me, another rehab resident has a clothing business. We were introduced and the introduction led to more supplier doors opening.
All these suppliers have become my friends to this day.
I remember going home and thinking, “this is how it feels to walk on a lighted path”. What a blissful feeling!
Using my separation and maternity pay I rented a small stall (tiangge) and spent every penny on inventory.
I was fully head on! 101 % committed!
Everyone good-naturedly suggested that either I should go back to work; Or manage my expectation on return of investment.
But my heart was burning with so much passion! I just know I will make it!
Through God’s grace I was able to have my return of investment (ROI) in just few weeks. All income I used to repurchase more inventory. I even started joining mall events and bazaars and even having my own Divisoria stall.
Today, almost 6 years later, Bigbox.ph has a packing and sorting compound alongside multiple production facilities. Our products are sold nationwide.
As I look back on my story, it may seem like a fairytale with all the unbelievable coincidences. It is definitely not!
God has planted a dream for each one of us. My story is a proof that this is God’s dream and plan for me. I gave my best each and every step of the way. With all the heartaches, curveballs, hurdles and so on. God indeed blesses each of my step and plans as I always acknowledge and give Him the glory. Everything is grace!
Today I am simply grateful!
I see my beautiful healthy 6 year girl growing up kind, generous and smart.
My brother is drug-free and is graduating from college.
My family is happy together no matter what we go through.
I can hope and wish for more things but my story is a testament that always, God’s plans are the best.
There is a lot more mountains to climb.
I invite you to follow me in my lighted path as I share more stories, new programs, uplifting projects plus of course fresh trendsetting styles for your children.
Blessings!
