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Something my mom would always tell me. If your paycheck allows, make it work! I’m a Capricorn so you know I love budgeting and have $30 set aside for my monthly floral needs. Unfortunately I don’t make boutique bouquet money as a teacher but assembling grocery store flowers is enough to satisfy me :) Sure they don’t last long but the flicker of joy you feel every time you look at them is priceless baby!
Fake flowers are spiritually bereft and exude an evil energy and should be avoided at all costs.
Mar 30, 2024
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In my older years (late 20s) I’ve come to appreciate the simplicity and vibrancy of flowers in the home. I used to not like flowers because of their short life span and thought it was a waste of money, but supporting local florists and making my home more aesthetically pleasing has been a form of self care and joy. Now I grab a random assortment have my friends and I make bouquets as an activity !
Jan 18, 2025
I used to be a bit of a “flowers are a waste of money, they’ll just die” person. But now Im shocked at how much joy they bring me. I’ve had an awful week and then living overseas from my family is made harder around holidays. So I marched myself to the flower market in my neighborhood and got some for myself. I smile to myself every time I see them and I think that’s well worth the money in a hard time
Apr 21, 2025
to be honest i’m not sure why this is considered a lower-effort gift or piece of decor for yourself. i buy fake flowers and plants often for my room bc i absolutely cannot be entrusted w taking care of real plants and having to deal w their decay is both sad and a technical mess. i fear i am in fact part of the “why buy real ones, they die” camp - but at least i don’t use that as an excuse to not get flowers at all. that to me is even stranger…arguably flowers (as a gift/not decor) last even longer when they’re artificial so that’s even MORE of a reason to get some…
May 6, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
Currently have three full pages in my notebook! I guess some might call this a gratitude journal LOL but it’s different when I do it.
My brother was telling me about this phenomenon called “target fixation”. It’s a panic reflex that happens when motorcyclists become fixated on a singular object, obstacle, hazard (e.g. a sharp curve on a winding road) and they will unconsciously steer in the direction of the thing they’re trying to avoid because their hands follow their gaze which leads to accidents.
You will follow your gaze so be aware of where you’re looking. Train yourself to seek out pleasure and appreciation! Understanding where + what you derive pleasure from increases your capacity to enjoy things which in turn makes you a more interesting person (imo). I think it’s just as important self-knowledge as understanding your triggers/trauma. It is a daily willingness to be transformed by small things.
Sorry for lecturing but I want good things for all of you.
Xoxo,
meg
Mar 29, 2024
everyone in the audience giggling and squealing!
if you’re looking for a gf I highly recommend going… the ladies are leaving the theater lustful and ready to be courted
Apr 24, 2025