The Little Things Outdoors

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Magandang buhay!

We had a windy but bright and beautiful Sunday. Yongi and I stepped outdoors around 4 in the afternoon for a wee break from snoozing and lazy-ing. The hubby wished we could join him to attend the wake of his distant relative some 30-minute drive away from here but I wasn't in my best self to be in the midst of people.


I needed more 'me' time, I said and was glad he did not insist.😊

The thing is that my parents had guests 3 days in a row while I was with them. It's nice that their friends and relatives show they care by checking on them, but the chitchats and such (3-4 hours each day, mostly around lunchtime until evening) sucked my energy and also Mom's. One time she got so tired of the chatters she discreetly placed a pillow over her head. I felt so sorry for her and silently wished I could shoo away their guests that instant.

Unfortunately, I can't. It's rude.

Anyway, Yongi and I headed to the back of the house. I carried him so he wouldn't run around and get dirty, lol!😅 Well, I just bathed him the other day.


While there, we basked in the sunshine for a while. The cool breeze was nice, it felt like a gentle caress on the face. It was almost sundown and the sun's rays glared I only managed to take this snap of the banana trees, grass, the temporary bird feeder, and the mountain in the background.


One of the trees is fruiting generously and is almost ready to harvest. We will have plenty of potassium soon! I don't know what variety it is but it's different from what we have in the Lil Kingdom.


The Canna was standing tall amongst the bushes near the banana trees. They are one of those resilient plants that live on even without care. We trim them often yet they quickly grow back. It's good though as they shield us from prying eyes.

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We have yet to create a garden here in DD but we started growing some food like beans. Unfortunately, insects got to some of them first before we did.


The young cherry tomato survived the recent typhoon and started flowering so we may enjoy its fruits 2-3 months from now.🤞


The yard and the driveway are still a mess, so most things are on hold. The truth is we don't even have flowers! Perhaps one of these days, we will go home to the other place and pick a few.

Now I wonder how things are over there since we have not visited for over a month. I do miss the roses!


But yeah, we had a lovely time checking out the little things outside. It's crazy how it feels like we have been here for a long time when we only moved in the middle of July and we had been coming and going.

The new week is upon us and with only 36 days left in the year, I intend to enjoy our stay because who knows one day soon, we will decide to pack our bags and go elsewhere.

Until then, we continue to create memories while we are here.

All pictures are my own. 25112024/02:30am ph

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Taking a walk with your Lil guy is great and you get to capture some very cute pictures.
The banana is huge and I really love the first photo. It's like moonlight is shining over some pebbles, casting a blue glow.

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Yes, it was a lovely time outside. The first pic was an accidental shot but it turned out okay so I included it 😁

Thank you

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I get you, expecially since guests will most likely talk about problems as if you don't overthink already

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Until then, we continue to create memories while we are here.

That's what it's all about. I made some beautiful memories with Dad when I was living with him before he died. I was lucky as I got to see him a lot, even if others were turned away because he didn't feel great. In the end he couldn't talk much at all. It's really nice people drop in to show they care but yeah sometimes it's hard to see people too.

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That is heartwarming to hear and I hope to do the same with my Mom. We have mostly comedic moments together which I hope will help me get through when the inevitable comes.🙏

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Oh man, I'm so glad to hear that. A sense of humour lightens everything. Remember this happens to us all, and you are both not alone. Lean into the beauty of everything happening just as it is meant to.

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I'm holding on to those beautiful moments. Thank you and yes, keeping that in mind. Life goes on and we appreciate each day that we have.❤️

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Before I say anything else, I must first say that Yongi is looking cuter day by day, you really care for it.
I love how you concluded, "to make memories".
Life is all about living to tell and show, that's why living a good life is always worth it.
I'm happy everything about your family is getting better and you have your relatives coming by.
Thanks for sharing friend, enjoy your weekend.

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Thank you. Things are getting worse for Mom but we are not losing hope.

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The roses are so beautiful ❤️, and it sure looked like a really nice day to take a walk with cute little Yongi. Glad your mum is getting all better now. You're doing amazing

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Thank you. It was a nice afternoon and we took advantage of it. It's gloomy today.

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I hope that now you feel good and well and so I think it was right decision not to go with your hubby.
Do you know a coincidence happened. I was taking banana and exactly in that time I see the bananas in you picture.
By the wall most of the pictures were taken well.
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Thank you, it's been a hell of a week but I am well. And what a funny coincidence indeed that you were on to a banana when you saw the pic here.😃

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Outdoor is a beautiful sight to behold. I'm.glad you had fun while at it.

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Yongi looks good. I could understand how your mom felt exhausted with the chitchat. It happens to me sometimes.

The view was really nice. Having your me-time was worth it I must say because the view really looks great.

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Yes, it can be tiring to be amongst people, especially when one is ill. Thank you and it was a nice day spent outside, even just for a while.

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'After the storm comes shine' kind of weather and I'm glad you are enjoying it.

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I wonder what "Ourdoors" on the title of your post means. 🤔🤯🤣😂

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Oops, that was a typo. Thanks for the correction😜

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I wonder if anyone else would have noticed the corrected had I not pointed it out. 🤔🤯😅

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