I walk in my backyard everyday. Whether it be to walk my dog, or simply just get fresh air. I find my little row of trees in my backyard to be like a barrier to the things further out in the world. As long as I have not yet crossed that barrier, I am still safe in my home space. But have I ever taken the time to look at the true beauty of the small area of trees, bushes, and flowers that settle in my backyard? No. And especially with everything going on in the world, that should not be the case. This assignment allowed me to open up my eyes and take a deeper look at the world around me. With a little searching and researching on the internet, I learned that I have a whole bunch of Phlox flowers growing in my backyard. They are pretty, dainty little flowers. Small, white, with a ring of baby pink. I am surprised such a beautiful, natural part of the world could slip my attention even when it was right in front of me. I guess that happens more than we would like realistically. I aim to better myself by taking those extra moments to really notice the beauty of nature, because it is truly a gift.