What happens when you choose not to worry about 'time performance'.

I live in an area where cars, bicycles, and public transportation are essential for daily life.

I think of the costs associated with the energy needed to operate cars, bicycles, and public transport as a form of purchasing time in my life.

However, I am the type of person who would prefer to go for a walk if possible.

In modern times, we tend to be chased by tasks. So, I decided to spend some time intentionally choosing not to be conscious of 'time performance'.

It is a distance that can be passed in an instant by car.

Even so, I feel that there is a world there that can only be seen when you use your own feet and take the time to walk.

I noticed that the leaves on the trees had changed color,

and the rowan berries had turned red.

Some had already shed their leaves, making the branches easier to see.

The appearance of the cherry trees in the park, which I saw against a blue sky in the spring, had also changed significantly.

The changing of the seasons, which had been obscured by the hot summer, is now clearly visible.

If the goal is just to reach a destination,
it is surely better to arrive faster and get things done.

Perhaps what I want in my daily life is the margin of time to organize things.

Precisely because there is so much information coming in, I find myself wanting moments of 'nothingness' or time spent 'alone,' free to do as I please.

Choosing to walk as my means of transportation is how I can achieve both of these at once.

I realized that I have an instinctual desire to go for walks.

This is a story about how I discovered my own sense of comfort when I intentionally chose not to be conscious of 'time performance'.

This is a slight digression, but
I actually have an opportunity to go to Tokyo soon.

▼I will be participating as a staff member in this event.▼

Since I, who tend to be a homebody and a bit of a recluse, am going to the city alone, I thought it would be nice to find a place to stop by to recharge my own energy.

When it comes to places RaM goes, it's Starbucks (or so I say myself).

When I searched for it, as expected of Tokyo,
there are so many locations.

Searching for Tokyo hits 424 results. A phenomenal number. (lol)

Among them, I want to visit a shop I haven't been to yet, and this is the place I'm aiming for.

・Shinjuku Gyoen Store

This store is one of the Regional Landmark Stores (stores designed to be symbolic of various regions in Japan, showcasing local culture to the world).

Since the store is located inside Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, there is an entrance fee just to get to the shop... but I thought, because I'm going alone, I really want to go!

・Starbucks Reserve® Cafe Shinjuku Marui Main Building 2F Store

This is a new style of store opened by Starbucks on Monday, September 1st, and it is a Starbucks Reserve® Cafe.

When I looked it up, it said that with a concept of experiencing a slightly high-quality adult reward in daily life, they propose a cafe bakery that expands the enjoyment of coffee to the fullest, along with a variety of espresso-based beverages and the Italian croissant 'Cornetti'.

The 'Starbucks feel' is a bit diluted, but it's the nature of an enthusiast to want to visit when a new style appears.

If I'm going to Tokyo.
To be honest, I also want to go to the Roastery...

The inside of the store was decorated with a full holiday feel, and it was very glittering.

This is a photo from when I went in mid-December 2023.

At that time, I remember there were entry restrictions and they were distributing numbered tickets.

However, since it's inevitably crowded during the holiday season and the cherry blossom season, I'll give up on those.

Now, having enjoyed some fun daydreams, it is time to return to reality.

I will do my best with my afternoon work!

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