Aw, come on, don't be so hard on yourself! It's not for everybody, but if you really wanna try it out there are some low-maintenance plants out there you can start on.

Yeah, it took me an explanation or two at first too. [Although closer to one since she has a bit more experience than most on effecting her environment.] It's kinda like smiling or blushing, but more magical. Basically this place takes your emotions and make them more visible, and it varies a lot from person to person.