Photosynthesis

            I was prepared to go to class—my teeth were brushed, I managed to put on clothes, and my college essentials were in my backpack—but at the last minute, I decided I was in no mood to be surrounded by college students nor would I be mentally attentive in class. I had been feeling off all weekend, and well, I have been feeling off for the last several months in general, but I needed to get away from all of the noise and clear my overwhelmed mind.

Naturally, I ventured off to my favorite nearby park to gather my thoughts. It was only convenient that the day was lovely and full of energizing sunshine. I used to be a hermit and found most of my entertainment from the Internet, video games, and television shows. But now, however, I hate opening my laptop and staring at screens. I want to experience what the world has to offer just from itself.

There were too many pesky children running around the park, but within the trails of the forest I found my much needed solace. The sounds of the wind rustling through leaves and the gentle streaming of creeks always seems to ease me. Sometimes I think it would be neat to be a tree instead of a human, but I wouldn’t appreciate dumb boys drawing dicks on my bark.