I feel almost giddy inside when I look at the flowers.

They adorn my old fashioned front porch.

I planted lots in pots and hanging baskets.

When I sit on the porch I am surrounded by them.

The joy and pleasure they bring is amazing.

What a shift. I remember when I would not buy them.

I only spent money on practical things. If I planted something it had to be edible.

The fear of not enough robbed me of my joy.

Boy am I glad that has changed. It's funny.

Spending money on things that make me happy seems to also bring me more money.