Off-Topic: Stop... And Smell My Roses
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.
Here's another one:
I took this picture earlier today:
And, the last one:
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
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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