From out of the blues, BA suggested that we go to Manila Seedling Bank (along EDSA corner Quezon Avenue) one hot summer day the other day. A few days before that, Monica, Vince and I brought the 2 little ‘uns there–and I asked, “Now do you believe there is a Secret Garden near our home?” “Yes! Yes!” was all they could say in awe of the plants and the flowers. Even the narra tree was crowned with its yellow blooms. The little ‘uns enjoyed the short visit and we brought home some flowers for them, and a few ones for us.
BA was reminded of Plants vs Zombies (he was the Zombie he said) while the plants and flowers attacked and picked his brains, and by the time we have finished our stroll, smelling the flowers and appreciating them along the way, he was refreshed (perhaps forgot about MATLAB and all his other applied physics-related work).
It is flower therapy for me–now BA understands why Monica and I would just go the the Seedling Bank and come home de-stressed, feeling good, even if we have brought only a few flowers and plants. Oh! If only I could be like them people tending the flowers and the plants, if only life were that easy, if only life were that relaxed…but then we have to get back to the real world. Well, it’s a matter of choice–or luck? Maybe, just maybe, one day when I am free of my family obligations (that should be about 10 years from now as the little boy will start high school in June), I could just be like them. I could live on my pension, have my own secret garden and just let time fly me by. Maybe I could even be offline forever. What can online benefit me, if I have my family who loves me truly near at hand.
These wonderful creations of God remind me that indeed life is beautiful. They remind me that indeed the Almighty is just there–in control of everything.
Amidst the plants and the flowers is like being in a different world. I just wish that we continue to take care of our environment and make up for the past abuses, so that our children and the generations to come can still experience the beauty of God’s creations.
And now I am back to reality, though this leaves a twist on the lips and a smile on the face–I have my own garden and a balcony filled with sampaguita blooms, roses, petunias, santans, forget-me-nots, and many more. And the bougainvilleas? Goody–they will require a full post (BA–remember your promise?)
Ahhhh!!! LIFE IS WONDERFUL. HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE!
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BA // Mar 21, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Ako kaya yung nagdrive sa inyo ni Mox at Pia at Cate. Hehe
Sexy Mom: ikaw pala yun, si Vince pala ang nag drive dun sa isang trip namin ni Mox
Rach (Heart of Rachel) // Mar 22, 2010 at 9:58 am
Those are beautiful flowers. True, I think flowers can really help relieve stress. When my orchids are in bloom, I like sitting at the lanai area to look at them. I feel a sense of calm whenever I do.
Sexy Mom: am not yet ready for orchids, my feeling is that they are high maintenance. maybe in future…
Jayme // Mar 22, 2010 at 6:49 pm
Thanks for sharing this Tita Dine!
My mom loves flowers, I may take her there sometime when she comes for a visit. Those flowers do look beautiful. I was like “wowing” the whole time I was looking at those photos.
I can imagine the life you described. Living in a country home, waking up to the singing of the birds and the smell of fragrant flowers. Drinking tea while reading a book in the middle of the garden. Wow, that would indeed be the life.
Sexy Mom: So, true, Jayme. now my mind is wondering again…thanks!
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