Tokyo can be very relaxing
I’m considering some international travel for next year with my family which reminded me of when I was in Tokyo for 2 weeks for work a couple of years back. For anyone who has seen pictures of Tokyo, I am sure bright neon signs come to mind in a dizzying display of light and color. I was expecting it all to be a bit overwhelming, but for me, Tokyo was oddly relaxing. As long as you feel safe and know where you are going, when you can’t read a word, then the display is more artistic and decorative and not overwhelming in the least. I distinctly remember thinking this as I walked downtown in the shopping district. This is probably the same phenomena that happens when I try to read a scientific paper and don’t understand any of the words though they are in English. My mind wanders very quickly as cognition just isn’t there. Actually, I would probably do better with a scientific picture book, perhaps in neon, as it would most likely hold my attention longer than black and white text. Pictures and diagrams can be important.
Today’s Print Reading List
- Seattle Times, entire March 29th edition (PRINT) with breakfast
- Flower Confidential by Amy Stewart
Approximate print reading time: 1 hour
Today’s Online Reading List
- Amazon.com- Kindle discussion forum to see when my Kindle might arrive. No updates.
- ESPN.com to see how my brackets are doing
- LeafNotes.whatMsg.com - work on my gardening blog
Approximate online reading time: 2 hours
