Jane and I are constantly coming and going from class, work, and events so we usually don't see many of our neighbors, but when we do they are all very sweet to us. One particular lady who lives right next to us lives alone and she isn't home very often either, but when we cross paths she always makes sure to say hi.
The other night I came home from class and Jane came downstairs and said our neighbor brought us a poinsettia. We were both very shocked because she is friendly but she is very shy at the same time. Because we don't know her very well at all was reason we were so surprised. I think this opened my eyes to do something special for someone even if I don't know them very well because you never know how it will make their day. I know she definitely made our day!
Challenge yourself to do the same as our neighbor did, stepping out of your comfort zone to make someone's Christmas season very special!
By the way, I told Jane that I officially feel like an adult now for receiving a plant as a gift...now the REAL challenge is going to be to keep it alive! Wish us luck....
This might help :) (cut and paste)
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I like to randomly pay toll for the car behind me! They usually catch up and wave! Good times..LOL
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Poinsettia Care
ReplyDeletePoinsettias like lots of bright, indirect sunlight and prefer humid conditions (so you may want to mist your plant if your home is very dry due to heating or climate). As for watering, let the soil dry out between watering. The soil should be dry to the touch. Also, be sure not to let the plants pot stand in water at the plants base or saucer(A layer of pebbles in the bottom of the tray keeps the plant out of the water and increases the humidity around the plant). Poinsettias are sensitive to extreme temperature, so don’t place your plant next to a heater or near a drafty window or doorway. A daytime temp of around 65 degrees and nights around 60 degrees will provide perfect conditions for your poinsettia. Whitefly can sometimes be a pest for this plant; check your purchase closely. If you pick it up, and things fly, and they're white, well, there it is. Pretty easily taken care of with insecticidial soap or my favorite indoor pesticide, pyrethrine (made of daisies; it's organic and safe if you don't drink it).
Thanks for the tips! Hopefully we can make it work! :)
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