Valentine is here again and as usual, Nigerians are loaded with ideas on how to make the day a memorable one. However, the economic downturn which has affected almost every strata of social life poses itself as a ready bane to the realization of these ‘dream day.’
Below are few ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget as low as N1, 000.
1. Engage in SMS challenge
You are in Lagos and your girlfriend is in Abuja. Though you are free to travel to spend the day with her but you don’t have the fund. Worry less, just recharge your phone and engage her in an SMS challenge. Send the first message early in the morning and follow it up with two or 3 messages every 30 minutes or an hour. By the end of the day, she will appreciate this more than a million roses.
2. Pay surprise visit
Valentine is not only for lovers but also for the people around us. Just appear at the door of a friend or relative living close by, whom you have seen a long time ago. Just be sure your transport fare will not exceed your ‘N1, 000.’
3. Give yourself a treat
Have you been longing for that Amala dish, Tuwo with Kuka and cray product, or fresh Apu with bitter leaf Egusi and catfish, February 14 is a day to bring to reality you wish? Enter a decent restaurant and order for a good dish you haven’t taken a long time ago. Again, be sure not to order for food more than N1, 000.
4. Call old friends
The love can be extended to friends you’ve seen for a long time. Recharge N1, 000 on your phone call some of them and relish old times. The memories of good times spent together could give your heart a soothing company the whole day.
5. Gift a stranger
Turn the N1, 000 to a gift and give it to a stranger.
Below are few ways you can celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget as low as N1, 000.
1. Engage in SMS challenge
You are in Lagos and your girlfriend is in Abuja. Though you are free to travel to spend the day with her but you don’t have the fund. Worry less, just recharge your phone and engage her in an SMS challenge. Send the first message early in the morning and follow it up with two or 3 messages every 30 minutes or an hour. By the end of the day, she will appreciate this more than a million roses.
2. Pay surprise visit
Valentine is not only for lovers but also for the people around us. Just appear at the door of a friend or relative living close by, whom you have seen a long time ago. Just be sure your transport fare will not exceed your ‘N1, 000.’
3. Give yourself a treat
Have you been longing for that Amala dish, Tuwo with Kuka and cray product, or fresh Apu with bitter leaf Egusi and catfish, February 14 is a day to bring to reality you wish? Enter a decent restaurant and order for a good dish you haven’t taken a long time ago. Again, be sure not to order for food more than N1, 000.
4. Call old friends
The love can be extended to friends you’ve seen for a long time. Recharge N1, 000 on your phone call some of them and relish old times. The memories of good times spent together could give your heart a soothing company the whole day.
5. Gift a stranger
Turn the N1, 000 to a gift and give it to a stranger.