Slowing down, propagating bougainvillea and staying cool

It’s a scorcher today—It is not yet 11:00 in the morning but the temperature is already 41 degrees c. I was looking forward to a lazy Sunday all week, but soon realized I had some chores from the week left to do. So, Plan B – I will spend the day indoors mostly, trying to beat the heat with a mix of little productivity and rest.

Earlier this morning, before the sun got too intense, I added to my weekly composting bin, that I have started again over the past few months. This particular compost has gone cold. I will look that up maybe later in the day.

I propagated a few bougainvillea cuttings gifted by a kind gardener. I made 4 cuttings – 2 for the water propagation method and 2 for regular potting soil - just to see which method wins for me. There’s something incredibly satisfying about giving new life to plants, especially ones as hardy and vibrant as bougainvillea. They’ll add a lovely pop of color when they grow - I can hardly wait.

Back inside, it’s time to start prepping meals for the week. The menu, basic curries, prepping vegetables and have them in containers - future me will be grateful. And what I don’t use, I will freeze it for another time. With the workweek ahead, this small act of care feels like an act of kindness towards me.

It might take a couple of hours to get this done. And the rest of the day is going to be all rest.

Here’s to slow days, growing things, and staying cool.

Thanks for reading.