orchids and memories

I had recently dropped into my local Trader Joe's for groceries. I take my time and gaze around the store for new and interesting items to add to my cupboard. I was thrilled to find a fresh bunch of orchids calling to me. Of course I could not resist to bring them home and display them in my quiet room. My mother grew orchids and several varieties that I do not see common anywhere. It's almost mother's day and this brings back nice memories of my mother. Though she is not here I enjoy the orchids that called to me in memory of my mother. Happy Mother's Day mom, with deep devotion I love you.

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sunflower memories

Sometime ago, I was on a tour of 10 countries within a time of 3 months. I can say I enjoyed it immensely even on the days I was so... so... tired. I had met so many interesting people. Some professors in philosophy and some in culture, emerging artists, knowledgeable tour guides, a aerospace engineer, and the people who were on my tour were fascinating. I have vivid picturesque colors of south of France and sunflowers in Tuscany's low hills to emerald green blue waters around Greece and the island of Corfu. It's a once in a life time trip I took and gladly paid for... to me the memories and mostly the people that intrigued me along the way. Some day I will go again, I hope.

CR: After getting approval yesterday from my doctor. I am cutting my calories down to 1200. My exercise routine doc says I need to ramp up more slowly and not run every day but walk a few miles instead. Then replace the balance from walking then to running more often. Okay, we'll do so. Couldn't run today nor walk due to wet pavement and the weather not so great. I don't like to breath in deeply cold air into my lungs, so I'll wait till the weather gets warmer again. Hate to be sick when the weather does turn warm again.

morning flowers and birds singing

This morning I woke up to birds singing and feeding. The drizzle of rain showers wet the birds feathers as they flew in to feed. They were in the lilac bushes grabbing on to the sticky branches that are not yet budding. They would occasionally give themselves a good shake to roll the rain off their backs. If they could smile, I'm sure they would be grinning from cheek to cheek.

This morning I selected snapdragons and wax flowers for my quiet room. They are fragrant with soft mellow scents. A good start for a rainy day.

cheers to roses

Some days are good days but today Sunday was a grand day. Busy busy busy but I like to be busy... and there is nothing like having a bunch of roses to cheer up my quiet room. My sanctuary where I can pass the time in contemplation and meditation. So here's Cheers! to my cheery room.

CR: I was able to work in a treat... so I can have a small scoop each of mango and passion fruit ice cream. Yes, it was good!

Oscar prediction: Movie=> King's Speech