Finally had the chance to plant new plants in the garden.  It's amazing how much work it takes to maintain a decent garden.  Factoring in all of the time and effort, it is definitely cheaper and easier to buy groceries at the store.  Somehow, the joy of getting the first fruits from a garden is soo much greater than store bought fruit. "No pain, no gain."  Try planting something of your own.  


If you don't have the outdoor space, buy a potted indoor plant.  I remember when I was in the "corporate" world, all of the sweet snacks in the world could not help me deal with the stress.   However, when I entered my office and saw my bamboo plant blooming (I know, I know, bamboo plants are low maintenance and grows like weeds), it made me feel infinitely better.  I had a co-worker with a pint size zen garden sitting on his desk, fully equipped with a rake/sand/stones.  It was like a mini-bonsai, very zen.  He was always a happy soul.