DAY2: an herb pot

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This pot of green things made my day today, it broke the predictable monotony of my work day and it has long been a dream (from watching too much cooking shows etc) to have something like this. Even though it was a peculiar payment for an editing stint that I did for my father, this pot made daddy's girl really happy...  I shall name these plants as soon as I get to know them better...


Actually the herb pot is just an icing on the cake, I am more thankful for my dad being so agreeable with me lately. I feel spoiled and pampered whenever I go home. This definitely is a perk of being an only child.

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