![A Day of Hard Work at the Café 🌿](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXLyQiC31mrwmAqaUM5CVszWWL3zB2kaBpkYKQx7SFq6B/2ee20c39ecb7ba4542ef22ecf422de3e5adac53a.png) # *Hello everyone* *This morning, my sister and I woke up early to continue working on a café that is slowly taking shape.* *We spent the morning planting flowers and ornamental trees around the space, hoping that one day, when they grow tall and bloom, they will provide shade and beauty to the café.* *However, since we chose large perennial trees, it may take several years before we see the first blossoms—but we’re patient and excited for the transformation ahead!* 🌿✨ ![IMG_20250218_162617.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdmskevRswQjY2mhLgfhYh8QvtvwbqJUrVdxNNCyfUExW/7c989f551980a3d08aad1c64d15b85e6e0c8e331.jpg) ![IMG_20250206_181746.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQ1fjm7d93r1KktQgUQNsEYy7aZHevyNL8JTFa3PzLTki/9abf48b31cc26ccbb4653d8823fff0a243f57cd4.jpg) *We spent the entire morning digging holes for the trees, which turned out to be quite a challenge!* *Some areas around the café had incredibly hard soil, making it difficult and time-consuming to dig each hole.* *To make things even trickier, the planting area was on a steep slope, meaning every step required balance and effort as we climbed up and down, trying to get the trees in place.* *It was exhausting, but we kept pushing through, knowing it would all be worth it in the end!* 💪🌱 ![IMG_20250210_152612.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQC6k79emCUfDvvqVxRUiZ6dDrRiDQRTUCD9gHEV7HNmK/66915d4f5e259962ac352f095ee7bf3f5b1acb81.jpg) ![IMG_20250210_152604.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmf5qkEwLri9sDEq6ximkrE8WvAGk1AfkoMuUsoULxM2zs/0c8c022f65fb2b3c9c9b415cca1180294c618c1e.jpg) ![IMG_20250210_155209.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTgzicvfeUjQSfJyShPY4BhRVX5hexZkv2g9MnTXRtzVi/7ffc52305a6365a11ba8179f758c1aa576342653.jpg) *After finishing the tree planting around the café, we moved on to the next task in the afternoon—digging holes for ornamental plants in front of the café.* *Our goal was to add a touch of beauty and charm to the space, making it feel more inviting as the plants grow and flourish.* *Though we were already tired from the morning’s hard work, the thought of seeing the café surrounded by vibrant greenery kept us motivated!* 🌿✨ ![IMG_20250210_153054.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTCnF5dw99p8virgiob8UKvRsRPtnH4R6bb38XbiFjt2R/093a24139731077e9375939ff054441311cf120f.jpg) ![IMG_20250210_153126.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNWwgYVmfNxHggCjHX6aUguB9rFZeNtVV3xaoFL3JhoGw/6663eb6fb169d6a7575787fa8317b431461631d9.jpg) *The soil in this area wasn’t as hard as the previous spot, but digging was still quite a challenge.* *Once we measured and marked the spots for planting, we got to work, steadily digging hole after hole.* *It took time and effort, but eventually, we managed to complete all 10 holes—one step closer to making the café’s entrance more beautiful!* 🌱💪 ![IMG_20250210_163310.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXGmMgfRRNhaJqJ2nUfCPhPEFfZCU3uJYCB6Rd3jpn3qs/a7b008e9701f2b412ed6680be9aef5ce58155164.jpg) *After that, we worked together to carefully plant the ornamental trees in their new spots.* *Seeing them finally in place made all the hard work feel worthwhile—we could already picture how beautiful the café would look once they started to grow!* 🌿✨ ![IMG_20250211_172646.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmdZJCnC7ofW9Uv4gF9uc6dS4c1cnVNaeZtJoeyFERhCeo/0c038a161c4d2cfd4f63d32af916bb0e121c869a.jpg) ![IMG_20250214_095238.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVJYa7BzyCY92MQf4eXtsNeg2LAPJNFSNs1q5t2YBfq5u/3f480eeb0010b204161454bbbbaac8dc472cc8ba.jpg) *Looking out from the café’s window, we could see a small section of the Moei River, which serves as a natural border between Thailand and Myanmar.* *During the dry season, the view extends beyond the river to the rolling hills of Myanmar, creating a stunning landscape.* *However, at the moment, both countries are shrouded in a thick layer of PM 2.5 pollution—a hazardous smog that has become a serious issue for the region.* *Despite the beauty of the scenery, the air quality remains a pressing concern for everyone on both sides of the border.* 🌫️😷 ![IMG_20250212_094229.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmTk2mrAC6QqTV7Mn3NYutBj3YQsJwrM5HLcMHzTAAyiYC/0ccb7774d6a58dcbfb0cb10694a41580e622aaf5.jpg) ![IMG_20250212_123649.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmS6fuFF4nmsXS5zmg9bBeAf7KjQJgFz8Jb7nNHaa45Q5V/32a1373771cac6d75ed24477da7d23987719ca0f.jpg) *After finishing the planting in front of the café, we moved on to the next task—cleaning the windows.* *With all the dust and dirt from the construction and planting, the glass needed a good wipe to bring back its shine.* *It was tiring but satisfying to see everything looking fresh and neat by the end!* ✨🪟 ![IMG_20250212_094236.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmetgBaw9qzCK7zXyLv8zvusHX99gqUiQenHFhomekaHpm/e3f29a3d3666b16903faf09538c7188cc408bbca.jpg) ![IMG_20250212_094243.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmf1wnutt7A7vBEABiaupgtFQRMVrJqzTDwFGZ2YovL1uN/6fb7f541bfe4e8045a492c95e679f43fc9b4e97e.jpg) ![IMG_20250213_095331.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUvHnpDnvYHVwLqUk9omPV5Jvs5YaFEs9BUfA1p4HRnWB/01bb94dd2c407c8b98145d471e453f5acab2d672.jpg) *Outside, the Burmese workers began spreading gravel over the ground to help control dust and mud.* *Not only would this keep the area cleaner, but it also added a polished look to the surroundings.* *It had been a long, labor-intensive day for all of us, but seeing the café slowly come together made every effort feel worthwhile!* 💪🌿✨ ![IMG_20250213_095338.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmUdRnT1q4cpxAeuZkzTnJT6wSGQ2uTnCwgY56yVv1ZMQu/4c01babcece13ec07b574ce6d7b662d95881f627.jpg) *Outside, the Burmese workers began spreading gravel over the ground to help control dust and mud.* *Not only would this keep the area cleaner, but it also added a polished look to the surroundings.* *By the end of the day, we were all exhausted, but looking around at what we had accomplished filled us with pride.* *The café was slowly transforming, step by step, into the cozy, inviting space we had envisioned.* *There’s still a long way to go, but every small effort brings us closer to making this dream a reality.* *As the sun set behind the hills, painting the sky in warm hues, I took a deep breath and smiled.* *Tomorrow would be another day of hard work, but for now, it was time to rest and appreciate how far we had come.* ☕🌿✨ https://www.tiktok.com/@beautifulday5335/video/7471897669082893586 _{[🌸 My Achievement 1 post: Greetings from Phuket 🏝️ Thailand 🇹🇭](/@baiboua/achievement-1-greetings-from-phuket-thailand)} *If you enjoyed joining me on this journey, please don’t forget to:* - ***ReSteem** this post if you think your friends would 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