I promised photos! Here they are. I'm sorry about the lack of humans in the photos, but it's hard to have a semi-anonymous blog with photos of yourself and your friends featured prominently.
I thought it quite appropriate to post this pineapple picture following one of my recent posts. Isn't it pretty? It's so tiny, and I love the pink! I know there are different types of pineapples, but I have no clue what sort this is.
Banyan trees are beautiful, and some of my favorites, along with cypress.
Stephanie took many more beautiful plant photos than I did, so that's all I have to contribute. Unfortunately, the birdies were too far away for my pitiful little camera. But we did see many thrushes (migrants) and cardinals, some adorable moorhen chicks, tons of American redstarts (a migrant) and a little tufted titmouse that flew right across the path. They are brave little souls for their tiny size. I heard lots more species, but didn't look very hard for the birds I have seen many times before.
I have to say though that one of my favorite moments finding a bunch of cute succulent and bromeliad (Stephanie, correct me if I'm wrong) epiphytes (air plants) at the gift shop. They were quite affordable, and I love them so I nabbed some. We can't seem to keep bugs out of the soil of indoor plants down here in our house for some reason. We already have 2 little ferns, but they aren't as pretty as these:
As for me personally; apparently the AF hormones have found me. I have been moody and depressed all morning. Part of the problem is that since my family life is not turning out as I had hoped, I've been focusing more on work again for fulfillment. The difficulty in that, is that some things are going on there which make it hard for me to find any fulfillment or growth. Then I'm reminded all over again about how I'm stuck and need to find a way up and out. It's just that I've had so much change, so often in my life, that I was happy to be stable for once. Now it looks like I'm going to have to seriously consider moving on before I was ready. Is it only so difficult for me, or am I just more vocal about it? I feel like I can't stabilize my emotions for long before I have problems again. And I struggle daily to conquer that. Am I really the only one?
6 comments:
I didn't know there were pink pineapples! That is so cool.
I am sorry the hormones have hit you. I don't think you are the only one that has difficulty finding fulfillment at work.
Those are great pictures!
Most people don't like where they work. I know I've certainly had a bunch of horrible jobs. But I'm sure you'll find your fulfillment.
Thanks girls. I just wish I wasn't such an emotional mess about so many different things. ugh.
Nope, you're not the only one who feels the way you do. You and I seem to be on the same page quite frequently (see tonight's post 5/6).
Your pictures are really cool though. I love the plants that you picked up at the shop. They are not only pretty to look at, but they also have personality.
I like the little plants you were abel to get. they look really nice. I didn't realize there were pink pineapples. It would be interesting to see what it looks like on the inside and what it tastes like. I had to spend more than I wanted to at the store the other day but after you were talking about fresh pineapple I just had to get some.
Hopefully the hormones will pass you by quickly. I think that all of us get frustrated at different points in the journey. When I was doing absolutley nothing it frustrated me the most. I felt like when I was atleast doing something about it, even when it failed that atleast I was doing everything I could. The fact that you are charting means you are doing something. I hope you don't feel like you are the only one out there that is finding this journey difficult. It takes a large emotional toll on people. Hang in there. Better days will come.
love the pictures and the new plants :)
Just wanted to give you some ((hugs)).
I feel the same way at work right now. I'm currently trying to start a new career, which will be my own business (photography) but its easier said than done LOL!!
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