Declutter

I'm actually a 'home girl' kind of person-- if I don't need to meet people or do things, I would really prefer to stay in front of my computer and be face-to-face with it the whole time. But today I decided to go out by myself.

See the world out there.

Know what I'm missing.

And know if it would kill me if I missed it.

(Okay I should stop writing like Zusak.)

I decided to head to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. I've read about the place once or twice and found nothing really special about it in the pictures. I just thought well, it might be a beautifully-landscaped garden where I can sit and have a picnic, read a book, forget everything, and just get bathed by the warm autumn sun. For all I know I was wrong.

In an instant it became my favorite place on planet earth. That was how beautiful it was.

I've never really thought about the fact that gardens can change lives. Now I know why Martha Stewart was so passionate about advocating horticulture and gardening. I'm not really a fan of gardens, I have never actually seen much in my life. I may have seen less gardens or parks than an average person. But this one's kinda different and special. I won't try to describe it or explain why, because you might not get thrilled as I am right now. There are just places where you feel safe and warm and free to think whatever. I bet you have yours too.

Lately, I found myself detached, wanting something and nothing at the same time. I needed to clear my head and not think of the unnecessary.