The Ordinary Journal

Have you ever walked under a canopy of purple blooms, feeling like you've stepped into a dream? That was how Asha felt the first time she saw jacaranda trees in full bloom. It was her first spring in Sydney and she hadn’t known what to expect. She was still adjusting to the rhythm of the city when, almost out of nowhere, the streets began to turn purple. One moment, she was lost in her thoughts while she was surrounded by bursts of violet blossoms. It was as if nature had decided to throw a lavender party, inviting everyone to join in. The delicate petals fell softly, creating a soft carpet under her feet. She couldn’t help but stop, tilt her head up and captured it with her phone. Jacaranda, a South American tree that had found a home in Sydney. Asha had heard about them, but nothing prepared her for how it felt to see them. It wasn’t just the way they looked. But it was something deeper, something calming. She had spent the past few weeks feeling out of place, like she hadn’t qui...