STELLAR
"in the right place?"
I overheard this young woman who appeared both troubled and intrigued by the painting's title or the artwork as a whole
"What are your impressions about this painting?"
As soon as she noticed me standing beside her, she gasped in surprise. Without hesitation, she extended her right hand for a handshake, and I gladly accepted it
"Hello Ma'am, I'm Yana! I am a huge fan"
I am still not used to this level of attention...and while it is overwhelming, it is also deeply fulfilling to know that people appreciate you, especially your works
"Thank you, Yana. May I ask how this painting makes you feel?"
I asked casually and move closer to her, I want her to feel that I am just like her
"Ma'am, I must say all your artworks in this exhibit are exquisitely beautiful!! However, this particular piece, despite its simplicity, it truly captivated my attention. I can't quite put my finger on the exact reason, but it feels like a puzzle with a profound meaning."
Actually, I was once—exactly—like her
Memories are flashing back right now in the back of my head
"Want to know the story behind this?"
I was once asked by the same question seven years ago
Time really flies faster than we can ever imagine
She smiled and gave me a nod before focusing her gaze intently on the painting
"This plant live its life for many years in that pot"
Itinuro ko ang basag na paso na nasa painting
"The previous owner of that plant properly watered and exposed the plant with right amount of sunlight"
"And yet it did not grow"
I am extremely happy to see her genuine fascination with the painting
"The previous owner was incredibly frustrated despite all efforts to grow the plant, so eventually, he made the decision to sell it."
"Then a wise man bought the plant and discovered that it should not be confined to a pot dahil kahit anong alaga sa ganitong uri ng halaman ay hindi pa rin ito lalago dahil sa kakaibang uri ito. This type of plant thrives best when planted in open ground, allowing its roots to freely spread beneath the surface."
"At ganun na nga ang ginawa ng wise man, he planted it in the open ground.. And it flourished, even without him.."
"That shoes over there was the wiseman shoes?"
pagtatanong niya na agad kong sinang-ayunan
"I'm right, this painting is so much more..in fact, I have few realizations"
she said
"Care to share?"
I asked while looking at her eyes..eyes full of aspirations
"I used to tell myself that I should bloom wherever I am planted, but now, I've come to realize that each of us is uniquely created. To fully blossom and grow, we must find the right place where we can become the best version of ourselves."
BINABASA MO ANG
Hey, Look Up!
Ficțiune generală"They say, 'bloom wherever you are planted,' but what if I need to go somewhere else in order to bloom into the kind of flower I am meant to be all along?" she mumbles under the dark sky. This is not just a love story, but A Love Story.
