Orchids

[fimbrethil]

Part of being depressed is that I don't care too much about things that generally bring me joy. I had at one time close to 50 orchids and until just recently I was down to about 20 or so. I just couldn't be bothered with the upkeep and then I would get down on myself when they died and a viscous cycle would be born. Bleh. Over the summer I rescued

Comments

[woobiewoobster]

Isn't ironic that we're often attracted to that which is most like us? Such as dogs--you see owners w/their dogs and they resemble each other or the temperament is the same or similar. Maybe the orchid is meant to be tough (like you) and the struggle to keep it alive is also you....

[fimbrethil]

Certainly one way to look at it.