Friday's Quote: John F. Kennedy

"We must use time as a tool, not as a couch."---John F. Kennedy

 

I actually just had a conversation with a friend yesterday and told her that she had been sitting on the sidelines of life (using it as a couch) and that she needed to get off and start living her life.  I knew exactly what she's going through because I too had followed that same path.

Life is meant to be lived.  Once I fully came to that realization, that I was thinking too much and not living with my heart, I made the intention to live my life again.  I saw that I had let opportunities pass me by because I was too afraid of moving forward.  Rather than continue to wait and watch time go by, I began to live and participate in my life.  I developed faith, believing that if I took any detours, there's always a way home because I will always have my family and close friends to guide me to where I needed to be.  

Rather than only focus on all the missed opportunities I passed on, I looked at the lessons I had to learn.  I learned I had to stretch my heart bigger, so I could love unconditionally and from a distance (I wanted what was best for all, no matter how much I hurt).  I learned to really be thankful and grateful for all the blessings and bounty I already had in my life but overlooked on a daily basis (my family, my health, my life, my home, etc.).  I learned a lot about self-love and acceptance.

I also took stock of who and what I had in my life.  I realized that the only person who continued to stay was the one that mattered the most.  Despite all the bumps in the road, he was loyal and continued to love me.  Maybe he was meant for me.

So, I'm finally embarking on my adventure.  I hope it will be a good one.  At the very least, I can say that I've lived my life.  I didn't wait around, watching it pass me by.

Tuesday's Tune: Watch Me

If you know my family, we are a bunch of dancers and we all love to just move to music.  Some are more inhibited than others, but some are not.  So, most recently, some family members decided to"dedicate" this song, "Watch Me" by Silento, to my Mr. Man and me.  If you want to hear the song, you can go here.  If you want to see the dance moves, you can go here.

I've decided to share a little bit of a video of the their dedication dance to us to the song.  It wasn't coordinated or preplanned, it just happened and they were all just doing the dance moves.  It's such a hilarious video of my siblings and nephews doing the Whip/NaeNae.  I wish the video was a bit long, but I still get such a kick out of watching it.  It makes me smile and I hope that it brings a smile to your face too.

Friday's Quote: B.J. Gallagher

"When a friendship is ending, if we could simply feel our feelings and move on, we would hurt less."---B.J. Gallagher

There have been some disruptions going on in my own personal life in the last two days that's led to me feeling blue and brokenhearted.  The general gist of my situation:  I felt that a friend had betrayed me and now I don't think I can be friends with her anymore.  Even though today I'm doing a lot better than last night (when I mourned the loss of our friendship), I also recognize that there may be lasting ramifications that I have yet to feel with the end of our friendship.

It hurts to have to let go, but the incident made me realize that I've ignored or made excuses for her bad behavior in the past.  It's about time that I realize my own worth and that she's wasn't all that great of a friend in the first place.  Yes, I shared a lot with her and she shared a lot with me.  Yet, I don't think our friendship was strong enough to survive her transgression against me (or at least what I perceive to be a transgression against me).

Yes, it hurts.  I'd like to hurt less.  But, this too shall pass and I will move on.

How are you doing?

Moongold Apricot Tree

I've mentioned on this blog that I have a Sungold apricot tree (or at least what I think is a Sungold). I don't know why it's taken me so long to purchase a pollinator apricot tree (so that I could've had fruit), despite my desire of wanting one for so long.  So yesterday, I made my Mr. Man buy a Moongold apricot tree.  Now, all I have to do is find a sunny place to plant it.  I don't think I'm going to get any fruit this year, which is okay.  All I really want for next year is for the Moongold tree to put forth blossoms so that it will pollinate the Sungold (which is mature enough to bear fruit). Seriously, why did I wait so long and why didn't I purchase a Moongold right before the Sungold started blooming this year?  I blame it all on my Mr. Man for telling me to quit buying so many fruit trees (even though I told him the Sungold came with the house and it just makes sense to buy a pollinator tree).  It's always his fault.We'll see about an update and if I get any fruit this year.  What fruit trees do you have in your yard?

Werkin' It

Plum Tree Update

I planted my Mount Royal plum tree when I first moved to my home.  Every year, I waited for it to flower and last year was the first time it actually flowered, putting forth only a handful of blossoms. Of course, the few blossoms meant there was no fruit.

This year, the tree's covered in flower blossoms; hence, I'm really really hoping that I might actually get a plum or two this year.  The picture doesn't do the tree justice and I know it's hard to see all of the white blossoms on the branches (especially against that bright sky with white clouds).  I thought it was interesting that the blossoms bloomed before the leaves even got a chance to unfurl.  I never knew this because all the previous years, I only got to see the leaves unfurl.

I'm crossing my fingers and am looking forward to fruit this year.  I'll post another update if I actually get some fruit.  So excited.

Top Dressing Blueberry Plants

Over the years I've had several blueberry plants.  The last several years was quite hectic and due to my negligence, I only have four blueberry plants that are still thriving in my garden.  I have an unknown variety that's planted by the house.  Then I have three planted in a row by my garage, as pictured above.  The one farthest back (with the tag) is a Bluecrop, the middle one is a Patriot, and the one in the front probably a Northblue or unknown variety.

This year, I've finally got around to top dressing up my blueberry plants, although it may not look dressed up.  What does that mean?  Well, I dug out all the weeds around each plant, then added composted pine needles with fertilizer around each plant, and then put pine needles on top the compost.  Just make sure the compost and pine needles do not come too close to the base of the plant.

I'm sad that I didn't take better care of my blueberry bushes.  Oh well, rather than regret, I'll try and learn from my mistake.  Here's looking forward to bigger blueberry bushes and some fruit.

Do you have any fruit growing in your yard?  Have you been taking care of it?