Nature walk

Today was another BEAUTIFUL day in Tokyo. It was about middle 60's with a slight breeze and blue skies. Yet despite that, I was feeling really depressed all day....and for the past couple days for that matter. Can't seem to shake this funk. So today i decided that instead of sitting inside all day like I was wanting to, I was going to get out and enjoy the nice weather. Not that I've been couping myself up indoors all this time, it's just that every time I go out it's for some reason/matter or other. I haven't been able to just have me time outside of the house (plenty of me time in doors but it's not the same).

So I got dressed, looked up how to get to that fabulous park my host mom took me to a couple weeks ago and set off! I bought Onigiri (rice balls) and this green apple that was grown locally and tasted AMAZING and ate in the park. I actually pass the stop for this park on my way to and from school everyday but haven't had the time/energy to actually go there by myself. It's called 石神井公園　(Shyakujikoen) for those of you who live in Tokyo and want a nice park to meander in. It really is huge and they have a little lake in the middle where you can rent these paddle boats and go paddle around for a while (a popular thing to do among couples it seems; people holding hands everywhere I went!). I spent about 2 1/2 hours there just walking around and taking the occasional picture, It was really relaxing and brightened my mood considerably!

Look! They have swan paddle boats too! 

Truly one of the best apples I have eaten. 

lots of old people where fishing as well
Don't know if they can keep the fish or not though

HUGE ASS SPIDER AND IT'S EQUALLY HUGE WEB!
as well as the pretty shrine in the background

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Now to prepare for tomorrow's live performance in front of all my peers! Yikes!

Jamie