Hi Kenny, topical is a solid image for the theme - works and gets you onto the next week which is half the battle for us all.
I really like your choice of image for Living World. I think your POV is spot on and the composition/lighting of the background is totally spot on - the mix of bokeh, highlights on leaves on floor all just come together to create a very balanced and interesting image. I do however feel the subject itself is lacking a bit of punch - perhaps it's slight soft but for me it's more about the lighting. Some strong backlighting (coming through the petals etc.) would really make it sing, or a bit of directional fill to give the yellow flower a bit more shape.
Still, it's a very good shot!