Everything's better in Yellow

I am sorry it has been so long since I last posted anything.  True confessions... I have neglected my garden somewhat as well; it's a mess.  Why?  Well, I have been a bit preoccupied by the start of a new job.  It's exciting, and of course, a little bit nerve-wracking at the same time to learn and adjust to a new system on the fly.

I started out with a post about feelings and all about my new job, but I have been advised by my personal lawyer against talking excessively about work haha.

I will say this though, the day before my new job was to start, I was at Whole Foods and saw these bright and happy sunflowers and I bought them.

That same day, Evan came home after grocery shopping (at Whole Foods, incidentally...) and he had bought me these orchids, also in yellow, bright and happy.  They also conveniently replace my other orchid which sadly, is very nearly dead, with just one leaf left.  

Interesting side-fact, Evan bought me a beautiful orchid the day before Match Day (where you find out which residency you will attend) to say that he would be happy for me and support me wherever I ended up.  Fortunately, I matched in LA and we did not have to embark on a long-distance relationship.  But that was our first Love Plant, as I called it.  I get very upset when our Love Plants die.  Fortunately, I have been practicing taking care of orchids...

What is it about yellow that makes us associate the color with happiness and optimism?  I wonder how much is cultural versus inherent?  Here is an infographic to ponder. (It does not have the answers, alas. here is the source)

Fascinating, isn't it?

The flowers made me feel better.  And the first day at the job went well.  I had a dream last night where one of my colleagues at the hospital wanted to pray for a patient that wasn't doing so well, and I thought it was really weird.  But in real life, that's exactly what I did (I prayed)...  and I was blessed with a couple slow shifts as well as some very computer savvy staff which all helped with learning the computer system.  God is good. 

I have a couple more shifts this weekend, and I have been somewhat preoccupied as a result still.  Evan seems to think that I have moved on from gardening, ever the doubter when it comes to my hobbies.  Admittedly, I have rapidly cycled through hobbies in the past.  But there's something about flowers that always seem so simple, always make me happy, always beautiful whether you're there to see it or not...  why would I ever stop gardening?

Finally, I would like to make a shout out to my dear friend Julian for reading my blog and even admitting to liking it.  Thanks Julian, you're great! 

Here's a song that seems to go with yellow sunflowers and orchids.  I hope that you all have good weekends full of bright sunshine and happiness!