REFLECTIONS pt.2

Did I mention that we're in a drought? There's outdoor water bans everywhere & people are getting fined left & right for taking care of their lawns or washing their car. Yeah, it's getting really bad; even our governor is fighting with Alabama's governor over the water supply.

I've been hoping for rain for a while now. It's been drizzling the last couple of days but nowhere enough to even compensate for our lack of so much water. I've been cautious of my water use, i.e. turning the faucet off when I brush my teeth & only using the dishwasher when it's full.

I keep thinking about my parent's garden in the backyard. Their beautiful plethora of Vietnamese herbs, spices, persimmon trees, not to mention the flowers, are going to wilter for the lack of water. My mommy love flowers & I hate that they'll all die. Well, I guess it's not as bad now that it's going to be winter soon anyway. blah.

I'm also thinking about the wildfires in Malibu, California. I hate that it happens so often in that state but it's never old or overrated news to me. I'm always hoping that everyone is ok. I heard on the radio that Mel Gibson's & Suzanne Somers' places have gone down under it too. I feel bad because Mel is one of our favorite actors & I feel connected to him (no I'm not a stalker. lol. Just a movie fan.) Not that they won't be fine cuz they're, well, rich, but just the fact that you lost your house is devastating. There's just some things you can't replace you know?

I also hope everybody else is fine & that they have insurance. And I hope that they can get back to their normal lives as much as possible. It's going to be a difficult challenge but may God bless & watch over them. Keep them in your prayers everyone!

Love,
Akanke