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Tag: inspiration
The Long Route Home
There’s not much to look at out the window today. The sky has decided to be gloomy. It looks like it’s going to rain but when? I have absolutely no idea.
There are also not much to look at beneath my feet either. Most times, it’s just concrete or asphalt. The prettiest ground I’ve seen around here is the Gateway Mall in Downtown Salt Lake but I haven’t been there for about two years and the last time, I didn’t bring my camera with me. Oh well.
Therefore I am going to just share some pictures from my walk yesterday.
Before I left, I went into the backyard to see how the garden is doing. The last time I checked was a few weeks ago. Anyway, I’ve been so busy taking pictures of the garden that I have completely forgotten the mint bushes in the corner. The smell was so pungent as I leaned in for a picture not to mention there are bees everywhere. Well, they don’t call it “The Beehive State” for nothing.
This is a watermelon flower. Mom’s been nagging me to take a picture and send it to my aunt in China.
It is hard to believe that this pretty little flower will very soon become a watermelon. I took this yesterday morning and last night, when mom went out to water the plants, she shrieked, “so many watermelon flowers! We’re going to have so many melon this year!” I was genuinely amazed since I only spotted this single flower just hours earlier.
Of course, my photo walk have to include a picture of the sky. I thought this cloud looked like a funnel.
I walked two laps (1 mile) and half of the third lap before I exited the park through the alley next to my aunt’s house and took another route home. It is the long route, about half mile out of the way but it was well worth it.
This picture has been altered just a tiny bit because the truck’s license plate was showing too clearly but not by much. I just picked the effect that blurred the background just a little.
Overall, I think I made the right choice to take the long route. I think I will take this route again and take more pictures next time.
The Spirit Rocks [Full Story]
There are two rocks in the field not far behind the cemetery. Everyone calls them the “Spirit Rocks” because they believe on every Summer Solstice, when the barrier between our and the spirit world is at its weakest, spirits would cross into our world to complete their businesses. Continue reading “The Spirit Rocks [Full Story]”
Tattoos and Scars
Tattoos are like scars. They are both permanent and require pain, although the pain of getting tattoo is intentional compare to scars which may and may not be intentional. Continue reading “Tattoos and Scars”
Let’s Go Somewhere
So mom’s been complaining. “I want to go somewhere,” she whined yesterday after dragging me from the basement, away from my work. Continue reading “Let’s Go Somewhere”
Clouds
I took pictures of clouds and as I was playing with them in the photo-editing app on my tablet, I was inspired to do something else with them. I hope you enjoy these pictures.
Before
After
Before
After
A pretty tree on my way to the park
Someone is taking great care of the park
Apples from the tree at one of the rental property (the house by the park)
Beautiful white rose poking out of someone’s yard
Morning Glory
A look into the neighborhood
Dandelion – close-up
Two Miles Walk
My mom has this horrible habit that really pick on my nerve. She picks the worst time to do anything, which it’s whenever I’m busy doing my stuff (studying, blogging, writing etc). I tell her “not right now.” She would reply, “Yes, right now.”
This past week, she had been picking my TV time to make me go for a walk with her. Hello, I’m in the middle of something! Besides, I hate going out right before nightfall. That’s when all the bugs come out and I always end up getting bit by something. I asked why we can’t go earlier, her answer was “because it’s too hot.”
There is nothing hot about this summer. The temperatures of most days have been in the 80’s which is cool for the summer.
Another thing I don’t like about these walks is that she walks fast. Her pace is always too fast for walking yet too slow for jogging. She also likes to talk while walking. I can barely catch my breath with that pace. If I walked just a tad slower, she’d immediately assume I can’t keep up. She wouldn’t slow down but instead she would begin blaring me with mean words.
- If you don’t start exercising, you’d be dead at 33. I don’t care. I’ll just get the insurance money and you can go join your dad and step-dad.
- If you don’t start exercising, how do you expect to face your relatives when you go back to China?
- If you don’t start exercising, your legs will be thick like an elephant leg.
- Look at your legs, they are paler than that of a pig.
Why would anyone say such terrible, offensive, and hurtful things?
Tonight, I really want to watch TV, my favorite show’s on and I’ve been waiting an entire week to watch it. So to satisfy her, I went for a two mile walk this morning and because my mom doesn’t really trust anyone these days, I took some pictures for proof but I know it won’t matter. She will just say, “I don’t care. Your death is your problem.” Ouch! 😦
Spend the Day Imagining
There are reasons I didn’t write for this prompt during the first time around. Continue reading “Spend the Day Imagining”
Fruits
This is a close up on the Asian Pears so far. Hopefully, it will survive until harvest because we had quite a few broken branches lately due to high wind. I watched the weather report a few days and the weatherman said it’s supposed to rain in the upcoming week. Hopefully, that’s true. The weatherman hasn’t been very accurate lately.
It’s not even harvest yet and we’ve already had a loss of apples, branches snapping off due to wind and the weight. These are fairly recent but they grow fast, don’t they. I realize I’ve mostly just showing pictures of the berry bushes and not much of the apples or Asian Pear trees, so here it is.
Finally, here is a plate of blackberries from a few days ago. There have been two other batches since then. If the berry harvest continues, I think I will be super tired of berries by the end of the summer.
Share Your World – 2015 Week #29
As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #29”
My Week So Far…
I realize that yesterday, for the first time since February 19, I did not post. Nope, not a single thing. In fact, I didn’t even spend the day writing. Continue reading “My Week So Far…”
3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge – Day 3
So this is day 3 and final day of the three days challenge. It’s been fun. I’d again like to thank Christina Rose at The Wordy Rose and several others for nominating me for the challenge. Continue reading “3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge – Day 3”
3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge – Day 2
So this is day 2 of the three days challenge. Once again, I’d like to thank Christina Rose at The Wordy Rose and several others for nominating me for the challenge. Continue reading “3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge – Day 2”
One Liner Challenge
I have been nominated by Charles French – Words Reading and Writing for this interesting challenge. Continue reading “One Liner Challenge”
3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge – Day 1
After being nominated by Christina Rose at The Wordy Rose and several others, I decided to give the challenge another go. Last time, my theme was random, this time, I will focus on Positive, Optimistic quotes. Continue reading “3 Days 3 Quotes Challenge – Day 1”
Summer Harvest
So here are some pictures from the recent harvest of blackberries. I have a suspicion there is a lot to come.
My mom picked these. I told her to only pick the ones that are black as coal but she didn’t believe me. After all, what do I know? I’ve only been the sole harvester of blackberries for last three years or so.
“Whatever,” she said and popped a red one into her mouth.
“I told you,” I sighed as I watched her squeeze her eyes shut like she had just drunk a spoonful of apple cider vinegar. “The red ones are extremely sour.” I told her afterwards.
That’s why it’s called blackberries and not red berries because they are only sweet when it’s black. I think she had learned her lesson though, just like I learned mine back in 2012. I guess there’s always a first time for everything.
Here is a close-up on the blackberries bushes. It’s just a matter of time before these ripen and are ready to be picked.
There is! One ripened blackberry. They are sweet as sugar.
Just to give you a perspective of the amount of berries in the backyard. This is just a fraction. I thought after my aunt botched the pruning last fall, we would have less berries or none at all this year but instead, we have more. It is incredible.
Here are the watermelons my mom planted about two weeks back. Look at how much they’ve grown. Apparently, watermelons like heat and water. That’s probably why people love it so much in the summer. I am so looking forward to this harvest.
Finally, while the roses are taking a break, the dahlias are blooming in the front yard. Not a lot though, after all, we have just planted them last Summer. It’ll take a little time to grow. This flower has been around for about a week or two and that is already longer than the roses.
Share Your World – 2015 Week #28
What is your favorite comfort snack food? Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #28”
Bullying
When it comes to bullying, I am no stranger. I have been in plenty of situations. It is a very relatable topic for me. I was often the victim and only on a few rare occasion when I was bully and I certainly did not enjoy being on the other side. Continue reading “Bullying”
Symbol of Friendship
…black and white spots
Summer 2008
Symbol of Nature
A Mix Reflection and Symbols
So I have been busy all day and didn’t get to write at all. What about the story I posted this morning? That was just a little something I put together yesterday. Continue reading “A Mix Reflection and Symbols”
Memories: Last Two Days
Today’s prompt: Which good memories are better — the recent and vivid ones, or those that time has covered in a sweet haze? Continue reading “Memories: Last Two Days”
Spotlight Fantasy
Today’s prompt asks: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? How close or far are you from that vision? Continue reading “Spotlight Fantasy”
The Painting
“Smile at the camera, guys!” Julio stared into the camera with a wide smile while Aisha and Clarity were curiously looking down at something else. I could say that after a round of face-painting and painting, the children had fun. “What are you girls looking at?” I asked. Aisha held up her work proudly.
“Wow!” I complimented. It was a picture made entirely of glitter, from the sparkly silver moon to the dark blue water, beautifully depicted. “Hold it up, Aisha.” She did and I snapped a picture. “It is wonderful, Aisha.” I took the picture and pinned it on the classroom wall, “and I think it belongs here where everyone can see.”
Share Your World – 2015 Week #27
What is your favorite month of the year? Continue reading “Share Your World – 2015 Week #27”
This is Another Story 