Every morning in the province starts with a calm routine that gives meaning to my day. Today, I woke up at 5:30 AM, when the air was still cool and the surrounding were peaceful. I stepped outside and went straight to my backyard garden, something I always do first in the morning. It may be a small garden, but it brings me joy every day.
I picked fresh cucumbers for our breakfast. Having even just a few plants feels good because I know they are healthy and chemical free. I also made cucumber juice fir my daughter and my mother-in-law so they could start the morning with something fresh and natural. Small harvests like these make me grateful for simple blessings.
Next, I checked our pig. Taking care of our animals is also part of my daily routine. But sometimes I feel nervous when I see that the feeds are almost gone. Having animals means making sure they never run out of food, so I always try to keep enough stock. It is a responsibility that teaches me preparedness.
Right now, the price of pig in our area is very low, only around 140 pesos per kilo. With a price that cheap, it is hard to recover the money spent on feeds. Because of that, we decided not to sell the pig yet. Maybe the price will increase soon and we ca finally ear back the cost.
These simple things, picking vegetables, preparing juice and feeding our animals, may look ordinary, but for me they are part of a peaceful life I am choosing to build. My dream is simple, I want to have my own time. I want mornings where I don’t have to rush to work, mornings where I can breathe, feel the fresh air, and enjoy the quiet.
For me, that is real peace. 💛
Province life may not be grand, but it is slow, calm and meaningful. Even if I only have a small garden, it already makes me feel happy knowing I can harvest something fresh for my family. This life reminds me that joy doesn’t always come from big things. Sometimes it comes from early mornings, green leaves, animal feeding and the gentle silence of nature.
Every morning in the province teaches me to appreciate the simple things that make life peaceful and full.