February has been a month associated with some of the best and worst moments and memories, but not this year. I believe in the sanctity of this daily reminder, my calendar at work:
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| BELIEVE everything happens for a reason |
Early in the month was filled with festivities of the Lunar New Year.
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| towers of fruits of plenty, and Tray of Togetherness |
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| lucky money |
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| the offerings |
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| lions |
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| Chinatown |
Aside from the shower of gifts later in the month, most importantly I am reminded of the love and the wonderful people surrounding me. There was a running theme.
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even the cards more or less agreed
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Only a fraction of the loot, too numerous to chronicle.
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| this doesn't fit floral theme, but very "sweet" of a special 9 year old |
A steady stream of calla lilies from a friend awaited at my door for almost two weeks. On the fourth try, the order was finally fulfilled correctly.
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| calla haven, 35 total stems |
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| abundance of white callas |
March is the month that says:
This was a gift from my sister from her last trip to Hong Kong, it has since been hanging on my wall.
It is a scroll of the Chinese character for "blessed" in various calligraphic styles. Though I may not be religious, she is a Christian and the columns to the right are bible verses. I can't read it, but appreciate it as a piece of art.
All of this to convey, how truly BLESSED I am.
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| "blessed" in relief and recessed |
Despite the gentle reminder of our vulnerabilities, to have "health" is bliss and blessed.
It is a scroll of the Chinese character for "blessed" in various calligraphic styles. Though I may not be religious, she is a Christian and the columns to the right are bible verses. I can't read it, but appreciate it as a piece of art.
