I'm Growing a Garden

[blakeish]

It’s not so much a garden as a couple of pots, one with several short sprigs of tomato plants. I’ve never grown anything from a seed before, but I’m excited to see how it turns out. I have a pot for tomatoes and one for strawberries (which unfortunately haven’t made any notable progress). At some point I’m supposed to re-plant them, but I

Comments

[franklin_arthur]

This is really funny to me for some reason. I like that you have a hobby.

[blakeish]

I think you might have just made me feel either old, boring, or both. I hadn't quite thought of it as a hobby yet, but I suppose at least it doesn't require too much attention. Now I'm on a mission to prove that fun people can grow gardens too.

[_mcm_]

i need to plant. that seems like it would be therapeutic (sp?). and i like that your font is different! kinda jealous, to be honest.

-mc.

[blakeish]

I have to agree, wathcing something come alive is theraputic, and I definately like having a little more green in my life.

[_ean_]

ok. i've got to get better about not just skimming. i totally read your first sentence as:
'i've not so much a garden but some pot.'

i think words just start moving together and not making sense when you have to read so much for grad school.

daddy?

[anonymous]

Is this a way for you to say that you're wanting to become a father? Planting seeds? Tomatoes and strawberries are both red (which indicate vibrant life-giving blood) but you've thrown away the directions (are you questioning your competence?).

h & k,

Gary

Re: daddy?

[blakeish]

hmm, Gary. At first I thought it might just be that someone told me that these growing kits were on sale, but that would be too simple. Father a child? Surely not yet. I'll let you know if I get pregnant.