July 15, 2009
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Just pictures today...
I did nothing today on my day off. I would have made a sloth looked energetic. Well - I did do some laundry but that's about it. I didn't sleep well last night. It was 3 AM and I was still going strong. I got out of bed by 9 as the construction / renovation started at that time in the unit above. It's going to be like this for another month and a half.
Nothing but pictures today.
Here are some flowers to brighten up your day.
My orchids are doing remarkably well. I water them every week and feed them about once a month.
They get the morning sun and that's about it. This plant just continues to bloom and bloom.
I got these from the local market. The lady said the weather hasn't been cooperating. I guess it needs
a few sunny and hot days to sweeten them. But it was still good.
I found this unusually shaped strawberry at the pint I got from the farmers market too. It's almost 3
strawberries in one. Despite the odd shape, it was pretty sweet.
Apple pie (also from the farmers market) and ice cream. I got this for my dad. It's his favorite dessert.
Comments (20)
A day off can usually mean an extra day of rest. So maybe you were doing the right thing. I hope you're still able to catch up on some sleep though. Thanks for posting those pics. They are always beautiful and can brighten any day.
You must have a real green thumb to keep orchids alive! I can't even keep silk plants alive!
Nice orchids! I'd be unable to keep them alive for more than a week!
BTW I agree that renovations in nearby apartments are a pain. It's not just the noise but also the dust (I've gone through three of those in my building and it's a never ending battle against the dust).
Finally, the cherries here in fruit carts in NYC have been a bit too ripe to buy more than a handful of them.
The pictures really made my day. Colors really make for a wonderful world. Thanks for sharing.
The orchids are so pretty! Also, I love the cherry shot.
That strawberry is a MUTANT!
Keep on a lookout to see if you gained any super power! =P
Those orchids are lovely! Mine died soon after the flowers are gone.
Hope you will sleep better soon! ^^
The colours are dazzling.
@zionlover - you're so generous with your comments (keep 'em coming.)
But thank you - appreciate it. I did catch up with my sleep last night too.
@CareyGLY - Oh Carey, you're exaggerating. You look after so many hotel guest, kids, dogs... I'm sure flowers aren't a challenge for you.
@TheLatinObserver - thankfully there's no dust from the renovation (except from the streets). I guess that's the price for living in the heart of the city. But I'm looking for an air purifier to help reduce the dust inside my unit.
@Norcani - thank you - I'm glad it helped brighten up the day.
@ZenPaper - super powers? Hmm... my procrastination skills seem to have reached new heights! (or depths depending on your perspective).
@Soul_U_Shuns - thanks!
Great photos!! Berries are in season here - blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. I make a mean fresh fruit salad!!
Oh, the daisies have such wonderful color... I so enjoy your photos.
And I'd take a piece of that pie and some ice cream myself.
Be well ,,
*~matthew~*
I like apple pie!
@Fatcat723 - fruit salads are so healthy and great in this heat too.
@bleuzeus - thank you - the pie was pretty good although I wanted a slightly thicker crust.
@mmmagination - it was yummy! Mmmm....
I wish my dormant orchids would wake up. If they don't in another week or so, I am taking them to the orchid doctor. I love the colors Matt. Very vibrant and pleasing. I know dad will love the apple pie and the ice cream. My favorite too.
Your orchids are staying well! What an odd shaped strawberry...makes me think of the 'Siamese twins' scenario!
wow, what a strange-looking strawberry. did it taste three times as good as normal? hehehe
your orchids are quite beautiful. i orchid-sat for my friend a few months ago, and it was kind of fun. i'm thinking of getting some plants to put around the house (if the cat won't attack them)... maybe an orchid?
umm...THAT'S a genetically-modified strawberry if i ever saw one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@ZSA_MD - I had to read up on my orchids. The one I rescued from my dad's place had to be repotted. I had to use a sterile knife to trim the dead roots out. I fertlized it about once a month and kept it in a bright (but not direct) sunshine. My flowers get some sunshine but not a lot. They also flower if they have a steady diet of cool evenings. It took almost a year to get that orchid to flower again.
@curry69curry - I think it is one of those Siamese twins strawberries. It would have been 3 but it never split.
@kunhuo42 - oh yeah... you have to check which plants are cat friendly. Some plants are poisonous to pets. The strawberry tasted normal.
@ABSOLUTmichael - well - it's been a few weeks since I ate it. No side effects yet. Hmm....
Oh man, that apple pie + ice cream looks really good. I'm getting hungry just by looking at it.
great shots. the red cherries look very appetizingly fresh.
@kachino - I wish the crust on the pie was a bit thicker but other than that, it was pretty good.
@rudyhou - the cherries weren't as sweet as I had hoped. I think we haven't had enough hot days yet. But they were very juicy.
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