I have started classes now, for the last time in fall, and I am getting back into my rhythm thankfully. It is always rather difficult for me to get back into school mode after summer and freedom, especially after this summer. Its interesting to go through something as intense as NOLS and then go back to your normal life. I feel like I have changed and know so much more about myself now but its hard to find a way to utilize that when everyone sees you the same as you've always been. I think it will take quite some time for me to fully understand the effects of that experience but that's how its supposed to be, I can only learn so much at one time.
My classes are quite interesting this quarter which is exciting. As it is my last year I really have no options in my classes but the good news is that they are all pretty small so I feel like I am learning a lot. I have Environmental Education, Ancient Greek Philosophy, Issues in Political Economies, and the Theory of Knowledge. Its a good mix this quarter which is nice plus none of them are before 10am, extra bonus. Along with this I am looking for an internship to gain a little more knowledge about what I could actually be doing after I graduate, employment wise. I don't like to think about that whole graduation thing too much right now cause my heart starts to race and I get a little panicky but I figure adding to the resume can't hurt.
On a different note I moved into my new house on the 1st of October which was actually pretty smooth as far as moving goes. Its a great location, very close to campus, and I have a great roomie. I had not slept in my bed since June and I almost forgot how much I love it. I am so excited to go to bed these days.
Little Lavida is doing well, although that clever horse did manage to scrape her leg up pretty good last week so she has been getting lots of TLC and cookies to aid in her recovery. As it starts to get colder she gets fuzzier and fuzzier looking more and more like a little pony. I will post some picture of her from this summer soon, she was a very good show pony this year. I have been mountain biking a fair amount lately which has been nice since Galbraith is in the best shape of the year currently. With all the activity this summer the trails are compact and since it hasn't rained too much they are not muddy yet. Although the rain is supposed to settle in this week so i guess the end is near. The only bad news about my riding is that I have managed to hit a tree two out of the last three times I've been riding. The first left my knee pretty bloody and my shoulder and hand out of whack but it was healing pretty well until yesterday when I did it all over again. Coming down the Mullet, one of my favorite trails, with just a little too much speed and the next thing I know I am flying through the air headed for a rather large maple tree. I hit with the same shoulder and banged the same knee, the only thing that was spared round two was my hand. It was quite the deja vu. Currently I am icing the knee with frozen butter cause its the only thing in our freezer. The next investment is leg guards and possibly a full face helmet.
Well that's all I can think of that is of any interest currently. I promise it won't be so long until the next post. Adios
ps here are some pictures from the end of the summer, enjoy!
The cutest goats you've ever seen in Door Co., WI.
Beautiful sunsets at the Bluff.
Willie sulking because he couldn't come to Bend, OR on the bike trip. It was too hot for him in the high desert but he cried nonetheless.
Dad and me on the trail in Bend right before Whoops, the best downhill trail of the trip. The perfect way to end the summer.
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