Wednesday, June 17, 2009
A Small Treat
Remember 5 years ago when I snapped my ankle in half and was laid up for six weeks with brand new screws and a plate? Yah, that was a load of fun. I received some get well gifts and a ton of emails but one of my very favorite gifts was a flower arrangement. It’s amazing how something so simple can make such a difference. Of course it was lovely to look upon and it really brightened up the room but the thing I remember the most is how absolutely wonderful it smelled. It completely filled the air with its scent and it had a calming effect on me. I had never received such a thing from anyone in my life before so had no idea just how beautiful they could be.
Ever since then, every so often, I try to gift myself something like that. I work hard, out in the boiling hot sun day after day. I put up with a lot of different personality types that can be draining. I deal with the horrible traffic, just like everyone else. However, since I’m not the type to sit in a hot bath, skin shriveling like a prune, giving myself heat stroke from the hot water, I choose, instead, to buy myself fabulous centerpieces as a way to reward myself. Having fresh flowers in the middle of the dining table can add warmth and a feeling of comfort; they are aesthetically pleasing and typically make people feel better. It’s also a GREAT conversation starter.
This gift to myself could be for a holiday, my birthday, a major milestone or just any old day simply because I deserve it. See, kids, we can’t wait around for others to buy these things for us. It’s okay to treat yourself to something nice, as well.
Like I said in the beginning, I received books to read, many get well wishes, a few other items here and there and while I appreciated and enjoyed them all, the flowers were the best. It’s a very inexpensive way to show appreciation for yourself, anyone else you think deserves a little pick me up, house warming gift or a token of appreciation to the host/hostess when you are invited in to their home for a meal.
Additionally, once the flowers are starting to wilt, you can press them and make some pretty art to decorate your home. Plus, many times these centerpieces come with candles, (my favorite kind), or some a pretty container, among other things. It’s a gift that keeps giving.
