My dad had gotten book vouchers for Borders bookstore earlier this month. We finally made the trip there for some book shopping.
My initial plan was to buy a journal, which I was to use as a planner. However, after looking around, I decided against it. The journals were way too pricey and I could have gotten cheaper ones elsewhere. As a result, I was sauntering down the book aisles aimlessly.
Towards the end of the ‘shopping’ experience, I was stuck between getting Investing for Dummies and a mini Bonsai kit. My motivations behind the book are clear. I have an interest in investments. What about the Bonsai? What benefit could it possibly bring? One word, peace.
I was feeling inner turmoil and wanted to calm my mind. Though I’m aware that peace can only be found within oneself, I wanted a physical reminder. I want to look at the bonsai during crazy episodes, and be reminded to seek the calm within. It’s just too easy to be sucked into a whirlpool of paranoia when one is stressed.
I explained the wherefores of having a bonsai. So, what was to be chosen? My dad saved me from making a choice. I got both the book and the kit. I could have said no and insisted on choosing one over the other. I might then regret not choosing the other item. Whereas now, I have a tiny bit of guilt for going over the voucher’s budget.
That said, the bonsai growing process is a killer. I should have gotten a cactus at the supermarket instead. Then again, I managed to kill my previous cactus the last time. Better not let my bonsai hear that…
Logen
Unrelated: I accept it and resent it all the same.
Growing bonsai is a painstaking task, that requires a lot of patience. That is why old people love growing the tree and are very good at it.
LOGEN!! i just lost my phone so ill be uncontactable for awhile. And anyways, we should really meet up soon. I miosss you a whole damn lot. I bumped into harris and the rest that day but you weren’t there.. AND WHY YOU LAZY BUM?? Trying to grow bonsai(s) at home. Lol.
Anyway, yes we should meet up soon yes. Lotsa catching up to do lah bro. =) C YOU!!!
Neoauteur, I realised that after reading the instruction booklet. Perhaps I could cultivate some patience, of which, I sorely lack as a virtue.
Do you have any tips for Bonsai-growing? I intend to work on it after my exams. Thanks 🙂
Mandy, Mandy, so irresponsible. Haha. Bonsai-growing isn’t laziness, it’s a skill, combined with a whole lot of patience. I know I have no patience, but you’ve got to start somewhere.
I just feel sorry for the Bonsais. I’ll deinitely feel guilty if I kill them. Lol.
Anyway, I was thinking of taking my sis to Ikea when Christmas nears. Have to ask my mum first but you wanna go? You can take Bryan along. Haha. The Christmas season brings out the kid in me. Hehe.
question: how on earth did u kill a CACTUS? i thought they were indestructable!
LOL. I forgot to water it for too long. The poor thing was shriveling. By the time I watered it, it was just too late.
And I think I bumped into it and knocked its flowers off.
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