Tulip Festival 2, originally uploaded by vijayal.

Dear Readers,

Today is “Open Letter’ Thursday, which is an idea that I got from my Cali girl Katie. Definitely check out her blog. It’s very well written and straight from the heart.

I miss gardening. This is the only part that I miss from living with my ex.  Before then, I never even wanted to step foot in my parents’ garden. When I had my own, I was constantly adding flowers, shrubs, and even trees.  The smell of the lavender; knowing that spring has arrived by the tulips and daffodils; and knowing it was summer by the sprouting of purple flowers coming from the hostas.

Now, I live in a condo, and I don’t have the luxury of planting and growing my own plans.  All I can do is admire the ones around me.  Sometimes I remember the life I used to have before the one I have now, and I have to say that I feel like a seed that is slowly blooming into a beautiful flower that can withstand anything.  My life has been full of changes, and like plants I have found a way to grow and push through the weeds.

Thinking about it, I guess I am gardening my life.  I guess that is good enough until I can have a backyard full of flowers.

Write an Open Letter on your blog, and include a link to Jiggety Jigg.