A Peace of Mind As I rigorously tap my fingers against my steering wheel to the rhythm of the song of my choice, a feeling of peace is already beginning to consume me. A long drive followed by the calming sounds of nature is just what I need after such an intense week I've endured before. Even though it's relaxing, the music playing in my car is no match for the repetitive thoughts running through my mind. I just lost my best friend, who was there for me through 3 years of trials and tribulations of my life. I don't know how to contain myself in a world where I am without my other half, someone who has consistently proven to me that he knows me better than I know myself. Someone I thought I knew just as well. The pain in my heart is unbearable, I feel like I no longer know who I am, like I have to create everything and rebuild myself again. Giving up all your guards to someone can be the most euphoric experience, in the sense that you have someone who understands you for who you really are. On the other hand, it's probably the riskiest thing you can afford to do. Letting my guard down is something I've always been terrible at, with my parents constantly trying to delve into my mind to find out what I'm feeling or thinking. I wind my way down the windy road that bears an uncanny resemblance to my crazy life, each turn bringing out a new set of emotions and memories that put another crack in my soul. As I finally arrive at the Dawes Arboretum, I begin to wonder why I thought I could completely open my heart to someone. The sun is a fiery shade of orange as it begins to set over my destination: the Japanese garden. . I slowly walk down the little hill to middle of paper......I just drown their high school stress with parties and pretend not to care about what's going on around them. I always try to look for someone my age who comes to Dawes for the same reason, although it still hasn't come through. I look around at the grass blowing gently from side to side as the wind takes it wherever it wants. I feel filled with joy at having the opportunity to appreciate the small movements that nature makes. Few people appreciate the little things in life. A cool breeze tickles my arms, reminding me that fall is coming. I decide it might be time to head to my car, with most of the week's worries now out in the open; leaving me worry-free and ready to continue living my life to the best of my ability. On the way to my car, I take my usual deep breath of relief, while simultaneously feeling a huge weight lift from my chest..