Tina Ann
I just got back from getting my “2nd-chance-at-life 1st birthday present – a mani/pedi –
I chose dark purple with sparkles in it. I hope you can see the sparkles in this photo. I’m not sure yet if I LIKE it – but I’m delighted to feel “festive” today.
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This is the sketch I painted yesterday. Today I’m working on painting the last sketch in my book. I started it yesterday, but need to put some finishing touches on it. Then I’ll need to get my pencil hot and do more sketches!
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This orchid is experiencing a rebirth of sorts, too! It was given to me as a Mother’s Day/condo-warming present last year by my adoptive family here. I have never received an orchid before, much less a PLANT. I was thrilled.
True to form though, my plant started losing its blooms, one after the other. I was following the directions for placement of the plant in the indirect sun, spritzing the leaves every other day, but I was really worried it would die. All the blooms left and I kept spritzing the two leaves that were left in the pot. A couple more leaves arrived after quite a while, so I kept up my regimen. About two weeks ago, a small shoot appeared! I got out the wire I had saved and re-inserted it into the pot carefully using the wire ties I had saved to attach the shoot to the wire as it grew. About a week ago, buds started to appear. Yesterday, the largest bud opened!!!!!! As you can see, there are 5 more buds that will hopefully open. HOOORRAAAAAAAY!
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I’m going to use the rest of the day to catch up on some things, finish my blog posts, and enjoy playing in my art alcove. I also might have time to work on my puzzle.
Make this a happy day!
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Beautiful! Both nails and orchid!
I had an orchid in Florida and I babied it all the way to NH! I had never had one before either. But the directions had said to put 3 ice cubes on it once a week (not spritz it). I did that diligently. But it never bloomed again and eventually died. I even watched YouTube videos on how to revive it, but no.
so be happy with yours, Linda!
I won’t try another one.
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I feel the same way. Life is too short to have ulcers about a plant. Here’s hoping I can keep this one happy.
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I love the color of your nails! That color just seems perfect for you! It sure did make me smile to see it, and I was thinking, good for you!
Your orchid is so pretty! It is flourishing under your care, the way you are doing under your son’s care.😀(Donna)
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Oh, I’m glad you like the sparkly purple! It’s still a bit startling to ME when I catch a glimpse of it, but my heart lit up when I saw the choice at the salon, so I jumped on it. My orchid has TWO open blooms this morning! I hope YOU are blooming, as well, Donna.
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I like your nails!
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I’m glad you like them, Linda. They still startle me a bit when I catch a glimpse of them, but I really love the color and sparkle. It’s so much FUN to try a new color each time – particularly since I had never had a professional manicure, much less pedicure, before I came to Thailand.
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I don’t think I’ve ever tried to grow an orchid. Years ago I lived in an apartment across from a guy who raised orchids but that’s as close as I ever got.
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I’ve never been given specific instructions on how to grow a plant before. It really scared me when I did as I was instructed and all the blooms fell off, and the plant was just two leaves for so long. I was encouraged when I saw the beginning of the next leaves. I got the second bloom this morning! HOORAY!
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