Desire to do Ikebana Rising!

 
I have this interesting habit of finding random pieces of nature...and then keeping them. I think that it may be due to some innate desire to try Ikebana, or something. *laughs* Or maybe it's just an appreciation of the beauty found in the word around us.

For example:

• Others see a stick.
• I see the rusty red of the bark and how each limb has tiny little knobs, before splitting off as though changing it's mind on which direction it wants to go. It would look great against anything green, the two being opposites on the color wheel, and its interesting shape would emphasize the elegance of the smooth curves found in leaves and petals. Contrast is the best form of compliment. :)

Of course, if you have no idea what I'm talking about, then... *drum roll*

Wikipedia Explains Ikebana!

Speaking of random flowering things, the other day I saw this cute little sprout growing up between these two floor lighting fixtures. I tugged on it a few times to see if someone had planted it there (get it! Planted! XD I amaze myself...), but it was deeply rooted. So I can only guess that somehow beneath all the wiring and flooring, this little one had managed to grow and sprout upward toward the sunlight.

A couple of days later I checked again to see if it was still there and it looked like someone had pulled it out, but it doesn't change the fact that despite the existence of technology and man-made devices, nature still finds a way to flourish even in the oddest places. It's kind of why I find movies, games, and books involving several generations after gritty post-apocalyptic warfare sometimes so interesting. Because by that point, after all the destruction, the plants have moved on and started to replace the death with new life.

(Nausica is Awesome, for those who don't know.)

On that note, I suddenly realized that today is Earth Day, so perhaps this is the perfect day for this conversation? XD

Check out what Google's got going for us today if you get the chance:

Google Gives Makes Some Points About Climate Change
Earth Day Tips

So smell the flowers. Get out and enjoy the sunshine. Appreciate the world surrounding us and the fact that Heavenly Father wants us to enjoy beauty and life. And maybe try to do something that will make the world a little better. :)

What are your lupine seeds? How are you going to make the world more beautiful?

P.S. Last image for the road:
Isn't this awesome? XD It definitely made me smile. -->