Off-Topic: Stop... And Smell My Roses

By Adam Pick on April 15, 2009

Following heart valve surgery, I learned to slowwwwwww down.

However, given my career and my goals, this wasn't easy. In fact, at times, it was downright miserable.

One hobby I picked up to help me "slow down" was gardening... More specifically, roses.

Although I'm still learning lots about how to properly grow roses, I'm having the time of my life now that the Spring season is here. Here you can see some of my early bloomers.

Yellow rose

Here's another one:

Peach rose

I took this picture earlier today:

Orange rose

And, the last one:

Pink rose

Remember... Slow down... Take it easy... And, of course, "Stop to smell the roses!"

Keep on tickin!
Adam

Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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