last evening while walking in my front yard i thought about my friends who used to go for walk outdoors but due to this virus thing are forced to stay inside for while.
Since this weird situation has come up i often think about all of my friends who are temporarily disconnected from usual routine of life regarding outdoor activities .I felt for all of you while walking in my yard yesterday either.
Then i thought how hard it can be for those who are not habitual . Here women go for walk in parks with family members or with female friends not alone because following their instincts freely specially outdoors is not acceptable until now and it can cause confrontation with oppression .
As part of my society i am used to this honestly .I don't mind staying as introvert though i know women spend quite of their day visiting relatives ,friends and market . I find bit difficult to socialize like this but when i have to i do it from the bottom of my heart .
I enjoy living inside my space called home . As young woman i never thought i will have separate home before marriage because i had no intention to get married .After marriage when i had my own space i don't know from where skills of management came as when i see older videos of my previous home i feel good that i was keeping it clean and organized . Deep inside my heart i know that somehow i was just trying to invest my time and energy in positive constructive way and yes to please my husband because he was ,is very conscious about cleanliness and keeping stuff arranged.
I had really little yard there so i could not walk their for sixteen years though i did regular tough physical exercise instead so i can face everyday physical responsibilities easily.
When we moved here we had four rooms ,one kitchen and four bathrooms with big front yard 30 by 30 .
In the beginning we would get tired when we had to take 15 steps to open main gate and 15 to come back ,but now these thirty steps are my happy walk every evening :)
In my few earlier posts i shared that hubby resembles with my mother in some of his habits. He share her strong sense of right and wrong , sense of responsibility and care for loved ones along with passion for cleanliness.He also has same fondness for gardening though he did not grow vegetables like her but he likes to do plantation. His love for garden have brought soul to my front yard . While walking i can see part of nature so close to me and i know how important it is to have it around!
In winters seasonal flowers fill front yard with delightful colored lanterns which deliver joy to heart through each sight !
We spread laundry in our front yard, sit on desk and have tea together. These moments are precious because life is not gonna stay forever and sometimes when i rerun imaginary tape i see how quickly time is flying by ,we have passed already almost 14 years in this home together. This is house of dream fro us as couple and we are grateful that we could live within it by the grace of Lord!
In future no matter what happen or where ever kids settle this will be place which built their father for them ,it will be completely their decision if they want to keep it or ...
blue flowers are fascinating to me ,they are special as blue is my favorite color and speaks to me more than others
the day we bought dinner set in Sukkur we went to park before market , my son captured this lone chimpanzee ,rides in this section are now small for him ,he misses to be on them so do i
consider these red roses my love and prayers for all of you dear friends ! though mine are far more than them !
captured while ago ,sunflowers have power to transform your mood ,don't they ,i wait for them whole year and Lord is merciful to answer my prayers !
this one is shy from darkness and shuts itself as sun goes down ,next morning he reopens himself delicately until 10 am almost i love the strength and neatness within leaves ,so pretty ! spring is happy face of nature and her smiles are AWAKENING and REFRESHING!
while ago , our neem tree is gaining her new outfit back slowly ,right now it looks like jewels more than dress ,here during wedding ceremony girls also participate while wearing flower jewelry ,do you have something like this there , personally i hate plucking flower ,i never did
one of the most precious sight ,it is hard to convey the soothness that i felt while capturing this ,i was tired after laundry but looking at finished job gave me some rewarding relief and peace :) few week older image,oh i did not tell you that hubby sold out the older washing machine and has bought this one with double prize,it is far better than previous one
daises were not many this year ,i missed their joyous presence ,these also did not look healthy i don't know why
this one took few days back while sitting on the desk where we have our morning tea until day gets hot ,in summer when temperature rises to 50 plus sitting out is impossible , it drops after midnight and we sleep in our front yard ,i am fortunate to have open sky while sleeping ,stars and moon are friendly here either and having look on them before going to sleep gives me sense of being connected with my days in native house with parents
almost two weeks back i captured when clouds were floating in the bright blue sky ,they seemed so near and so lovely ,it was windy day and clouds were coming and going swiftly ,it was intriguing sight to observe
i could not find much time to write a proper post since many days as you know family is home and i am trying to make our days together happier by being with them simply .
I am constantly thinking about all of you and praying that may these days pass soon and you guys go out to cherish spring to it's fullest!
May life be normal for all of us soon, thought about people who were on daily wages concerns me most!!!
i wish governments can think about their families in such times and support them .
Keep taking good care dear friends!
stay well and safe!
God bless you all!!!
Such a beautifully calming positive post. I truly enjoyed every word. You share your thoughts and feelings so openly and so descriptively, it’s a pleasure to read. Your garden sounds amazing, a true place of solitude and reflection.Thank you for sharing this,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post I enjoyed reading about your life and seeing your beautiful flowers. That photo of the rice is very interesting as we get our rice in bags here ready to use.
ReplyDeleteThe photos of your beautiful flowers have given me joy this morning -- thank you!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing your beautiful flowers and garden, Baili! Their bright colors made me happy to see them.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. I often say, that if there was not God, the world would be black and white.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the sight of all your beautiful flowers! Thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteI smiled at the end of this post, Baili, when you sasid you did not have time to write a proper post because family were home. But, my friend, you did do that! Thank you for showing the lovely blooms and sunflowers are one of my favorites as well. We too have been getting out for walks whenever possible, most days this past week but took today (Sunday as a day of rest). Like most people we are keeping distance from others and self isoklating, but we are not bored and not because we are interacting with one another all day. Instead we each have our own interests and from childhood have been used to being alone. It may be that many who are feeling distressed are not used to alone time. I do hope there will be a resolution and less people sick or dying from this virus, but it will take more time and we must learn to have patience. Be well and enjoy the time with your family and your home.
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures. Here, the only activities that the authorities are encouraging is to go outside and enjoy nature. All the parks are open.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoy being home.
I hope that you and your family stay safe.
Take care!
How utterly beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe live in a small city so there is lots of room for people to walk and keep an appropriate distance from one another.
ReplyDeleteI love all the beautiful blooms in this post which brightened my day, Baili. Thank you!
Spring, spring is here.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
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Beautiful flowers. It's good you can walk those 15 steps there and back and have a front yard to walk in also, so many people don't have that. We are lucky here too as we have a front and back yard to walk around though we are not isolated from walking in the street as yet.
ReplyDeleteYou, your husband and family keep safe and be well.
Hello, lovely views of your beautiful flowers and gardens. Spring has sprung! Things are closing down here, all large gatherings are canceled. We do all need to go outside for fresh air and sunshine. I hope this ends soon. Stay safe and be well. Wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteAs flores a darem alegria a este seu post. É preciso que nos protejamos por nós e pelos outros que nos cercam. O melhor é ficar em casa.
ReplyDeleteUma boa semana e muita saúde.
Um beijo.
So lovely to see the beautiful blooms in your post, so colourful and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteStay well and stay safe.
My good wishes to you and your family.
All the best Jan
Wow.... drying the grain in the sun..... that was an activity I enjoyed as a kid.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your blessings. You have a wonderful home and family.
ReplyDeleteHi Baili :)) Oh your neem tree is so artistic looking! The flowers are beautiful. Look at all of those grains!!! You know, we are lucky, those of us who love to live in our homes and are able to go for walks in nature...I can't wait to be able to put some laundry out on the line to dry! :) Hugs! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers. Fortunately, I have my little garden to enjoy the outdoor. We are now confined but patiently waiting to be out again after the situation improves.
ReplyDeleteDearest Baili...oh how your post has cheered me!😊😊
ReplyDeleteWe are in lockdown here, and I am recovering from the virus...and seeing these wonderful photos of your beautiful home and garden has truly brightened my day!
Oh thank you so, so much!!😊😊
I do hope you and your loved ones are well.
Stay safe, my precious friend!
Lots of love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Your writing never seems to amaze me - how I feel better for reading it and looking at your photos. You have a way of joining people through writing and connecting so well. I really like you and would be glad to meet you some day.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful plants and flowers you have in your yard, baili - they are a welcome sight! Many of us who love our solitude will, I feel, manage isolation more easily than folks who love company. But all of us have to cope with the same worries about our health and the health of our loved ones. Stay well!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely and thoughtful :-)
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