A way of relaxing

Aroma!
Originally uploaded by koji.

Since I moved to another college in the university, I've been trying aromatherapy.

I took the idea from one of my Japanese friends in York. Her room was really nicely scented and I was quite impressed. So I asked where she got all necessary things. Accordingly, I got the essential oil from the shop called Culpeper, which she said one of the biggest harbal shops in the UK. I bought Lavendar oil. I mix a few drops with water and heat it with a tea-candle as you see in the photo. I can also have a few drops when I have a bath. (Yes, this time, my flat have a bath!!!) I think the scent allows me to breathe a little more deeply than usual.

So this oil now gives me one good solution to my personal concern: how to relax effectively during
& after often stressful research and writing. I would recommend this aroma thing if you like a scent of a harb on your favourite pasta or if you feel a bit happier when you happended to walk nearby a florist with a good scent of flowers.

But how do you usually have a rest after a hectic day of work or study?