tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post6117555389611643003..comments2024-01-14T18:17:33.634+08:00Comments on Stevenson: A Therapy for my AnxietyStevenson Qhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-13123317714575082572020-05-03T02:29:18.610+08:002020-05-03T02:29:18.610+08:00Hello Margy, thank you so much for your kind words...Hello Margy, thank you so much for your kind words on my garden. Oh I can only imagine what is a float cabin but it sounds super peaceful and relaxing to be in there! I just hope that the situation would get better soon and would love you to spend time on that beautiful cabin in these sunny seasons.<br /><br />Please take care and stay safe too Margy!Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-34125145418324210892020-05-03T02:06:31.085+08:002020-05-03T02:06:31.085+08:00These are difficult times for everyone. I like wha...These are difficult times for everyone. I like what you did with your garden area. It looks like a nice place to get outdoors and enjoy fresh air. I have a chairs and tables just like yours at my float cabin. They make enjoying my outside deck even more. I can't be there right now because we are sheltering in place in our city condo. Getting home in the not too distant future keeps me happy, and I have lots of old photos to help me remember the good times. Stay safe and take care of yourself. - MargyPowell River Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580698518291129041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-59963021843704802042020-05-03T00:47:30.125+08:002020-05-03T00:47:30.125+08:00Jeanna that is so very nice of you. You make mo so...Jeanna that is so very nice of you. You make mo so much more grateful for surrounding myself with amazing people through blogging. Luckily, the symptoms that I feel are lesser for a week now, I really think it's the gardening plus kind words like yours from my blogging friends which are like my daily 'workmates' since I don't really get to talk to my workmates lately. So nice of you Jeanna, this means a lot and yes, this won;t last forever and hopefully it will end soon so we can all be safe and free again but with lessons learned.Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-60167874293616725312020-05-02T23:32:55.108+08:002020-05-02T23:32:55.108+08:00You did that in just five days, incredible. I thin...You did that in just five days, incredible. I think many people are finding comfort in gardening and if you have your own private space, why not? It's very hard to be cooped up at home and I think you've found a fantastic solution. Please know that many other people are feeling the same things as you, and for you to not have meds to help you makes this extremely hard. Maybe you can talk to your Dr. again and please keep up communication with other bloggers, I've found that surprisingly helpful. You can email me any time. Keep up the gardening and communication, this won't last forever.Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13823269912693006949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-1392425317555165932020-05-01T00:15:10.704+08:002020-05-01T00:15:10.704+08:00Thank you very much betty and I feel so happy that...Thank you very much betty and I feel so happy that I found this Garden love in this past week which gave me this energy and peace and a connection to our earth. Stay safe and happy that New Zealand's alert is down a level now. Hope it will be the same for all of us too here in the Philippines.Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-27832438836479441182020-05-01T00:11:17.608+08:002020-05-01T00:11:17.608+08:00Oh I agree Erika, at first it was hard for me to t...Oh I agree Erika, at first it was hard for me to touch the soil with bare hands because I haven't done it for a long time but when I put my hands to it, it felt really good like I am part of the earth :) Very true Erika, inner peace can really be a product by the garden to our souls :)Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-8049185516237815422020-05-01T00:10:00.724+08:002020-05-01T00:10:00.724+08:00Than kyou very much Veronica, I feel so happy that...Than kyou very much Veronica, I feel so happy that you like my garden :)Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-75013483975928555362020-04-30T15:23:41.071+08:002020-04-30T15:23:41.071+08:00You did a fantastic job on the garden! I find work...You did a fantastic job on the garden! I find working in the garden, no matter how trivial the work, it always makes me feel better and I'm so glad it worked for you, too!<br /><br />Thanks for taking part at 'My Corner of the World' this week! It's good to see you. betty-NZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950300478215339641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-21731621550967264892020-04-30T08:17:45.277+08:002020-04-30T08:17:45.277+08:00Your garden looks amazing. Working with soil and p...Your garden looks amazing. Working with soil and plants makes me feel fantastic too. I think we all need a connection to nature to help find inner peace-as well as other things too.My name is Erika.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04834435573574156495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-85768410547629074392020-04-29T16:08:30.718+08:002020-04-29T16:08:30.718+08:00So glad you have found your sanctum and a very bea...So glad you have found your sanctum and a very beautiful one too. Your garden is amazing!<br /><br />Happy Wednesday!Veronica Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411581380408080378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-57721075717169334102020-04-29T12:55:39.283+08:002020-04-29T12:55:39.283+08:00Oh my friend! Mine doesn't flower too :( I wis...Oh my friend! Mine doesn't flower too :( I wish it would this time that I will promise to frequently visit them :)Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-59190143349351863492020-04-29T12:54:28.137+08:002020-04-29T12:54:28.137+08:00Jeanie, you words are always comforting and uplift...Jeanie, you words are always comforting and uplifting and very caring, which really means a lot to me, thank you so much! I am glad you like the garden and was so happy to hear that you saw its progress through these photos.<br /> <br />We are very much the same that I have no desire in continuing the life that was before, and its scary because our president will resume everything to almost normal on May 15th no matter if the cases improve or not. I just hope my company would stil allow us to work at home.Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-7686099221782244992020-04-29T12:51:13.439+08:002020-04-29T12:51:13.439+08:00It's always nice to see your visits here my fr...It's always nice to see your visits here my friend the Padre. Love those positive vibes, thank you so much and I'll remember that, Love & Light :)Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-72756625158870924362020-04-29T11:40:22.530+08:002020-04-29T11:40:22.530+08:00Your welcome, Stevenson.
At home I also have brume...Your welcome, Stevenson.<br />At home I also have brumelia, only unfortunately not diligent in flowering. Maybe Hary Sayq diligently gives fertilizer :)Himawan Santhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369258471264775162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-25529447580191679822020-04-29T10:22:21.782+08:002020-04-29T10:22:21.782+08:00I am so very grateful that you have found this pla...I am so very grateful that you have found this place of solace. It is truly beautiful and I can see with each comparative photo how the work you have done has truly upgraded and improved the garden space. It's just lovely and I suspect rather a haven in these uncomfortable days.<br /><br />I think so many of us are terribly concerned and doing our best to stay healthy, no matter what it takes. We are certainly trying here. I have no big desire to resume my normal life until we learn more about how we can avoid this terrible disease. I wish you great peace in your garden. Thanks for sharing it and your story, which I find brave and courageous.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-5308275483328244192020-04-29T07:39:59.314+08:002020-04-29T07:39:59.314+08:00Beautiful Photos - I Am Currently Sending Vibes Yo...Beautiful Photos - I Am Currently Sending Vibes Your Way - Love & Light Brother - Love & Light<br /><br />Cheers The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-34348217546131002102020-04-29T04:29:57.558+08:002020-04-29T04:29:57.558+08:00Truly it is Tom, and yes, especially now. Hope we ...Truly it is Tom, and yes, especially now. Hope we can all get through this soon. Please take care Tom!Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-32850689954867338652020-04-29T04:29:23.859+08:002020-04-29T04:29:23.859+08:00Thank you so much for your kind and comforting wor...Thank you so much for your kind and comforting words Bill. I agree with you and plan to stay everyday afternoons on that garden while I do some blogging or reading. Patience really is key these days.<br /><br />Thank you so much my friend Bill and Good Evening to you!Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-27700911534596260102020-04-29T03:22:12.617+08:002020-04-29T03:22:12.617+08:00...anxiety has always been a part of life, now it&......anxiety has always been a part of life, now it's a huge part of life. Take care.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082494067802628837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-3288965474759157852020-04-29T01:50:54.821+08:002020-04-29T01:50:54.821+08:00Looks like a cool, quiet and peaceful place to han...Looks like a cool, quiet and peaceful place to hangout and relax. Leave all the stress behind and enjoy some quiet time. I could see myself sitting there listening to classical music and loving it. Try not to worry, all you can do is keep social distancing and stay safe. People are getting restless everywhere but patience will get us all where we want to be.<br />Cheers, my friend and have yourself a good day/evening.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12250609752743750337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-83906992951676083982020-04-28T23:20:45.920+08:002020-04-28T23:20:45.920+08:00Hahahaha Iris you are so funny! Now I wish if only...Hahahaha Iris you are so funny! Now I wish if only I live near you guys I'll super laughing everytime! Super love your humor! And yes to that! We do choose our sources even if they are from the internet right?<br /><br />OMG! Recording the screams!!! hahahaha That is sooooo funny! I can imagine the parents covering their ears and can;t do anything because the blasters don't care HAHA And yes, it really is the parent's fault. Especially nowadays, in my opinion, well speaking from her ein the Philippines, the parents are just suuuuper lenient and not talking to the kids when they are getting wild already i mean too wild! haha<br /><br />Oh thank you very much Iris and I am very blesse dto have online friends like you, especially you that can make me laugh so much! Sending you hugs from the Philippines and hoping your day is all good and on to a nice evening!<br /><br />StevensonStevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-45737749145222278372020-04-28T16:07:40.767+08:002020-04-28T16:07:40.767+08:00Sadly Ingo´s Brother lives more than 300km away, b...Sadly Ingo´s Brother lives more than 300km away, but wee, with the technology these days, no problem, right?<br />And... we´re not dumb, are we. We choose serious info on the net.<br /><br />LOL, I´ll dream of lots of hankerchiefs, believe me! <br />I´m seriously thinking of recording the screams, buy a boom blaster and give it back until the parents realize how much they go on other people´s nerves!<br />We have houses all around, but the parents have no idea of physics, of acoustic noise multiplying.<br />It´s not the kid´s fault, dumb parents.<br /><br />The worst I got was Citalopram, never ever take that! If your brain is smart enough it won´t work and you just suffer, they made me for 2 months. "Try, it will get better", no. Opipram, the same.<br />I really thought I die when the dumb doctor said, OK, go to zero, you did not take it for years and online I found... the truth and called her, when I was able to.<br /><br />Please ask your pharmacist before taking anything! Check with other stuff you might take... well you certainly know, right ;-)<br /><br />I am sorry you have to suffer this, also.<br />When Ingo got severly sick and nearly died I had to rely on online friends.<br />One real hug and I´d broken down, but I needed to be strong to talk to the doctors etc. Online friends helped me through, so: The best wishes to you Stevenson, take care, enjoy your garden and the sun!Iris Flaviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147576380055530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-21345094858780201532020-04-28T15:45:11.639+08:002020-04-28T15:45:11.639+08:00Oh Iris it is very cool that your hubby's brot...Oh Iris it is very cool that your hubby's brother is a doctor and he can be reached close when you need an emergency or something. And I very much agree with you because my Cardiologist is good but at times he seems to be very occupied because I get to be 16th or 20th in line of consultation so he can be in a rush at times and forget to give necessary precautions or ask further questions during my check-up.<br />That is very true Iris, I am very guilty of always reading on google and then it's like it emits the diseases because after reading them I suddenly feel the symptoms, like really!<br /><br />I will very much take your advise of getting more sun especially now that I have my garden. Before I thought of gardening, I am just literally locked on my room or kitchen for more than a month and maybe that is a factor on my anxiety. But now the garden is doing wonders to me and makes me happy and calmer. Haha we share the short temper for screaming kids OMG! Sometimes I just close my eyes and imagine that I'm tying a hankerchief in their mouths and then I feel relieved even if their screams are still on-going as ever.<br /><br />I searched for Baldrian and saw it on the internet and I think I would have to look for this here, I hope we have this in the Philippines. right now I am taking maintenance medication for my hypertension so just like you, I stay away from any extra chemical medication.<br /><br />Thank you so much my dear friend Iris, your comments really brighten my day! And thank you so much, we are all in this together and thanks for being a good friend in these times.<br /><br />StevensonStevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-2025684946102328102020-04-28T15:37:42.580+08:002020-04-28T15:37:42.580+08:00Oh Photo Cache I am so happy to hear you guys star...Oh Photo Cache I am so happy to hear you guys started a vegetable garden! That is the best garden one can make because you also get produce from it that you can enjoy and get nutrition freshly from! Oh I hope and pray that those tomatoes will grow strong and give you plump and tasty fruits!Stevenson Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137070659644887162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188477609790466104.post-1754901325230250802020-04-28T15:09:52.338+08:002020-04-28T15:09:52.338+08:00Hubby´s Brother is a doctor and he told us to NEVE...Hubby´s Brother is a doctor and he told us to NEVER read the medical package insert - but I have to, since doctors often don´t tell you the neccessary things, like a prescription that causes damage to the skin when being outside. I have a sun allergy and even mentioned it.<br />Don´t google, HA, I was so close to fine a doctor once. But was told it´s no use.<br />I´m coughing since weeks, but I do not qualify for a test. I´m "too young". I had 38.9C, but I do not qualify. I feel better and what helps is going out in the cold, but sunny weather. Away from the ever screaming kids here.<br />Well, like your garden, right, quiet.<br />That, yes, and beautiful memories.<br /><br />Right, the wind chime hangs here in the living room with no use! But then it´s so loud, I´d be going on neighbour´s nerves like the kids do.<br />And maybe I should, too. No... I don´t go down on their level.<br /><br />Have you tried some ... oh, I don´t remember the name and it might be different in your country as well, it´s with saffron, no chemical medication, maybe that might help a bit? Didn´t work for me, though, but it´s not expensive and maybe worth a try? Or valerian, we call it "Baldrian", maybe just ask at your pharmacy?<br />Just avoid chemical medication, I at least, went through "hell" and it did not help a bit. Got that from a doctor.<br />The pharmacist knew better!<br /><br />Enjoy your garden, and I hope we all can get back to a normal very soon, dear friend. You are not alone...Iris Flaviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11147576380055530230noreply@blogger.com