PERSPECTIVE: Harvesting strawberries?

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Perspective

What comes to your mind when you hear that someone is harvesting strawberries?

Do you love strawberries too? Or maybe you even grow them at home? Some people are big fans of strawberries, I personally enjoy strawberry-based products like jam, smoothies, and juice. My all-time favorite is a strawberry smoothie. Honestly, it's one of the best things I’ve ever tasted! But when it comes to eating fresh strawberries, I’m not that into them. The taste is often too sour for me, and I’m not a fan of sour foods in general.

I usually prefer fruits that are fresh and not overly sweet, like guava and pineapple. I absolutely love those! So, even though I’m not a huge strawberry fan, something interesting happened recently that made me appreciate them in a whole new way.

Just yesterday, I harvested strawberries for the first time in my life! It all started when my mom bought a small strawberry plant and decided to grow it in pots at home. At first, I laughed a little because I didn’t think it was possible to grow strawberries in pots. But as time went by, I started to really enjoy taking care of the plant whenever I was home. I realized there’s a difference between planting and taking care of a plant. I may not love gardening, but I do enjoy looking after plants, especially when they’re fruit-bearing.

While many women love keeping flowers, I think I’m the type who enjoys having fruit plants instead. It’s more exciting because you can actually harvest and eat the fruits later! There’s something rewarding about growing something that gives back, don’t you think? I feel like it’s both relaxing and useful at the same time.

When I saw my first ripe strawberry in the pot, I felt so happy, it was like a personal achievement. Since I had been the one caring for the plant, it felt like the reward was mine. I was honestly surprised that we had successfully grown strawberries at home. I immediately took a photo of the bright red fruit, washed it carefully, and ate it right there. It was fresh, a little sour, but so delicious. And that moment reminded me how satisfying it is to enjoy the fruits of your own efforts, literally!

I never expected to experience strawberry harvesting, especially at home. It wasn’t something I planned, but it became something I genuinely enjoyed. Sometimes life surprises us in small, sweet ways. I didn’t realize how happy it would make me just to care for a little plant and see it grow.

So, that’s my perspective. Have you ever tried growing your own fruit at home? If not, maybe strawberries could be a fun place to start!

Warm regards :b