Hello, friends,

My name is Young Mee Jung, and I have been on this earth for 65 years. I am a nurse, still working full time in the community setting. I went back to school at age 50 and completed a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing to survive in a new country. I have now been caring for people for more than ten years.

I immigrated to Canada with my family 20 years ago. These days, I live on my own, and life has given me time to reflect. Many of my patients and colleagues smile and call me “a tiny little thing.” I am 4 feet 11 inches tall and weigh about 95 pounds—but I have learned that a small body can still carry a strong heart and steady hands.

As the years have passed, I notice how much I have changed. Sometimes I am surprised with myself. Looking back has helped me understand not only my own journey, but the journeys of the many people I have cared for along the way.

When I am not working, I spend my time practicing the piano, tending my indoor and outdoor gardens, and learning new things through YouTube—mostly practical skills that help me survive/live independently. I have made a promise to myself to practice piano three times a week for an hour and to finish Alfred’s Basic Piano Level 2, by this year, 2026 even during busy gardening seasons.

I would like to share my life stories and the lessons I have learned from myself and my patients, and simple gardening joys with you. I hope these stories will be helpful, comforting, and familiar—especially for seniors and the families who care for them.

You will get to know me more as time goes on. I am very glad you are here, and I look forward to meeting you.

This is an image 20-year younger version of me based on my photo on top

Updated on March 7/2026

Tending the Garden of Memory

Welcome. I am a gardener, a caregiver, and a lifelong learner currently navigating the beautiful, sometimes messy “spring thaw” of my 65th year.

Most mornings, you’ll find me in the quiet rhythm of my home—tending to indoor hydrangeas, starting sweet potato slips, or catching the “golden hour” light for a photo. But lately, my hands have been busy with something new: the digital world.

Why I Create

I’ll be honest—learning about AI felt daunting at first. But I soon realized that these modern tools are a gift. They allow a fallible, grateful individual like me to build a bridge where words might otherwise be missing.

This blog and my legacy journals are my “winter sowing.” They are the seeds of my story, my mistakes, and my deepest gratitudes, planted now so they may one day bloom for my daughter, Ji Won, and the grandchildren I hope to know.

My Philosophy

At 65, life has become wonderfully simple. I have learned to own my mistakes and let go of envy. I believe that:

• Every moment is a gift: Whether it’s a rainy 13-degree morning or a busy day at work.
• Legacy is a choice: We can choose what we leave behind—not just objects, but our heart’s true frequency.
• Resilience is natural: Just like my hydrangea branches that may break under the snow, we too can find a way to grow again when the weather turns warm.

Thank you for being here and sharing in this season of reflection with me.

Thank you very much.