By Noor Ibrahim

This week’s adventure was a “secret” visit to the greenhouse and ambling in the garden. I have been curious to visit this place ever since I came to the South Portland campus around two years ago. The shrubs, flowers, herbs and the little saplings have been a great attraction to me. Therefore, I finally decided to pay the greenhouse a visit.

I must admit, I somewhat snuck into the greenhouse that was closer to the classroom , and this made the experience even better! When I first stepped into the structure, my eyes teared up with joy and I could not help but gasp. I was overwhelmed. It was as if I had stepped into the most mystical place I had seen in my life. The air was so soft and warm, and the lighting was plushy. Particles danced in the sun rays like glitter floating in space. The tables were filled with all kinds of plants sitting in different-sized pots. And the smell…when I took a deep breath, my eyes widened as the smell of honey permeated the air.

Another thing I enjoyed about this experience was the vibrancy of colors. There was a good amount of saturation that filtered the small field.

The place was very relaxing and dreamy inside and out. It felt otherworldly and peaceful. It also kept me focused on the path I was walking along. I found the most beautiful and colorful insects flying and feeding the plants.

Being in such an atmosphere will make you question many things about how things work and the enormity of the universe. Therefore, I concluded from this experience that surrounding yourself with the most organic elements of life will remind you of your origin.

Although this may sound cliche, our visit here is short; we should make the best of it and enjoy what we’ve been given!