Isn't She Pretty?

by - Sunday, June 26, 2011

Unfortunately, my thumbs lack the extraordinary power to make plants grow well.  *sigh*  I rarely buy pots of plants because I am aware that they usually don’t last for awhile and that really puts an ugly frown on my face.

A month ago, I thought that it would be a nice idea to bring my indoor plants out in the balcony so they could catch some sun and breathe in fresh air.  It was sunny during the day but without really realizing, my plants were not that strong to stand the chilly spring nights.   I did go out every morning to water them.  I noticed that the leaves were starting to discolor but did not mind it at all.  I thought that the leaves were just old and that it was time for them to hit the ground.  I was wrong.  I let another week pass before I finally decided to bring them back in --- the ones that were still alive, or well… almost half dead.  Three did not make it.  I was able to save eight though – five which I bought myself and three which were gifts from Ate Mina sometime in fall of 2010.  Still lucky, ‘eh?  *tsk tsk*

So anyway, a few weeks back, Mercy, a Pinay friend and neighbor dropped by the apartment and handed me a pot filled with flowers.  It made my day.  It was really lovely!

A pot of happiness
She told me that the plants she handed me would probably only last for a month or so but she would gladly replace them with new ones.  She was right.  After weeks under my care, the plants were starting to wither.  Oh my. 

I will be meeting my Pinay friends again tomorrow sometime after four in the afternoon.  I’ll be bringing the pot back to Mercy --- empty --- so she can fill it up again with gorgeous flowers.  Thank you Ate Mercy!

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30 comments

  1. Monica26 June 2011 at 15:40

    :* :* :*

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  2. Monica26 June 2011 at 15:46

    hi Maxi! wow what a lovely plant..and the flowers are so lovely, i love it! :)

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  3. Monica26 June 2011 at 15:51

    unfortunately i don't have a green thumb hahaaha but i love plants and flowers.. :-P :-P

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  4. sexy legs and body27 June 2011 at 04:25

    Hi Maxi, sure is a beautiful plant, thanks for sharing.
    I mentioned you in my last post, you were obviously correct on my mystery lady.

    Take care and have a fantastic week my friend.

    Colin.

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  5. sexy legs and body27 June 2011 at 04:28

    Hi Maxi, sure is a beautiful plant, thanks for sharing.
    I mentioned you in my last post, you were obviously correct on my mystery lady.

    Take care and have a fantastic week my friend.

    Colin.

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  6. anney27 June 2011 at 07:54

    Naku ako di green thumb! Pero gusto ko magka garden na maraming flowers at herb garden din. Ganda namn ng plant na yan kaya lang maikli ang buhay. Buti na lang may nagbibigay sayo ng kapalit. hehehe!

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  7. shy28 June 2011 at 03:23

    Absolutely lovely, good to know you are starting to hang out with pinay hehe..

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  8. sexy legs and body28 June 2011 at 03:54

    Hi Maxi, you will think I lied to you, but I did mention you, but seeing that it is a paid post, the lady asked me to remove the link until the post is approved by her client. Then I can add the link again. However, this lady asked if you will please contact her. I include her mail address for your atterention. 
    reanact@gmail.com
    Take care.
    Colin.

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  9. Jean28 June 2011 at 10:00

    hi maxi!!  :* :* :*

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  10. Jean28 June 2011 at 10:01

    what a lovely pot of flowers! :)  
    glad you managed to save the other 8 pots! 

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  11. Jean28 June 2011 at 10:02

    Have a great week ahead, maxi! 

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  12. sharda28 June 2011 at 13:28

    The flowers look lovely. :)  It brightened my day just by looking at them. ;)

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  13. Bingkee28 June 2011 at 17:22

    Those indeed are pretty! 8-)

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  14. Nova29 June 2011 at 03:48

    that is one pretty flower....

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  15. Mar30 June 2011 at 09:41

    Hi Maxi!  I had a short laugh while reading this post.  I guess some plants don't weather quite well.  I don't really think it was about you :) - Mar
    http://notyourordinarybeautyqueen.blogspot.com/

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  16. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:35

    Thanks for the beautiful eyes and kisses, Mon!

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  17. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:36

    Yes, they're truly lovely and pretty. Sad that they've died though.

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  18. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:36

    Me, neither.  Green thumb is what my hands are missing :)   I love plants and flowers just like you!

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  19. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:37

    Oh, thank you for mentioning me on your post. I know that it is Michelle Rodriguez!  Yipee! Got it right!

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  20. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:37

    Hope you've had a great week, too Colin! Hugs!

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  21. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:38

    Hello Anney. Marami na tayong walan green thumb sa mundo.  Oo nga, maikli lang ang buhay. Actually, napalitan na iyan eh. Will take photos and post them here next time :)

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  22. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:39

    Hello Shy! Yup. We meet up once in awhile which is really good.  Sarap pa ng food and company. :)

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  23. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:41

    No worries, Colin. Do not feel bad about it. I understand that advertisers do not want external links linking from their paid posts so no worries.  I received e-mails from her and have already replied to them.  Thank you very much Colin. You're an angel!

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  24. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:41

    Hello pretty Jean!

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  25. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:41

    Yes, I am so happy that I have been able to save at least 8 of them. Whew!

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  26. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:42

    You have a great week, too Jean :)

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  27. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:42

    Thank you Sharda. They're really pretty :)

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  28. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:42

    Thank you pretty Bingkee.  Lovely, aren't they?  I mean, weren't they?  tsk tsk.

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  29. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:43

    Thank you very much Nova. Very pretty, indeed :)

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  30. MaxiVelasco30 June 2011 at 12:44

    I am glad that the post somehow has made you laugh a bit :)

    By the way, Mar, I've been to your blog and I find it lovely. Left you a comment there, too. Hugs!

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