Fort Worth Water Gardens

          I was initially really disappointed when I found out I would not be able to go on the Trinity River canoe trip because I had class on Tuesday and Thursday.  However, I was still able to take time to interact with water by visiting the Fort Worth Water Gardens.  I had never been to the Water Gardens before, and I had no idea how beautiful this location would be.  For those who have not been to the Water Gardens yet, it is basically a large funnel-shaped area of concrete where there are many mini waterfalls and all the water comes surging together at the center of it.  There are also many steps within the Water Gardens where you can climb around and find a good place to sit.  I love the sound of rushing water, so spending a couple hours at the Water Gardens was such a calming and soothing experience. I had just finished a busy week of school filled with many tests, meetings, and networking events, so it was great to be able to clear my mind and just take in the gorgeous sights and sounds in front of me.  This experience taught me that I need to take better advantage of all the beautiful local water sources surrounding me, as it is a great way to relieve stress and become one with nature.