Honors Nature Experience Journal

1-25-26      I planned on going for a morning run, but the weather had other plans, so I went for a nice slow walk instead. I spent some extra time exploring the neighborhoods near my house while observing the snow and ice beneath my feet. I love snow, so it was really nice to slow down and enjoy it. There is even more snow than yesterday; I believe it snowed all night. Unlike yesterday, the sun is shining bright and reflecting off the ground, giving the outdoors an even brighter appearance. Simply observing this and being outside was a great start to my day. I'm not sure when the next time I will see snow, so I made sure to appreciate every moment of today.      My time outside this morning reminded me of the Edward Abbey reading assigned for this upcoming week. While reading the beginning of  Desert Solitude , I thoroughly enjoyed Abbey's vivid description of his situation and surroundings. While it may seem lonely, I found it peaceful to read his ac...

  Now that the week is nearing an end, I have had time to sit back and reflect on all that I have learned. Our readings this week in class caught my attention, and really made me think. Learning about how Native Americans were viewed by others as well as seeing their own first person point of view made me reflect on the fact that there are two sides to every story. History is often taught from one perspective, and I appreciated being able to view opposing perspectives on the same situations this week in class. This experience opened my mind, and reminded me to think critically about everything I read while not simply taking things at face value.       The class presentation this week was insightful, and was integral to me coming to the positive realizations that I did regarding the material. Additionally, I thoroughly enjoyed the unconventional way that we spent a brief period of class outdoors. It was nice to take a break and feel the Earth on my feet before re...

 Anish Doshi // 1-13-26     Today I completed my first Treks & Texts honors colloquia class at TCU. I have heard many good things, and now reflecting on the first day, I can confidently say I am excited to learn more throughout this semester. As I left class today, I felt a light breeze hit my face as I walked down the steps. As I walked, I did my best to stay fully present and immersed in the moment. My phone was put up, my eyes were scanning my surroundings, and I listened to each and every sound. An honors class I took previously called Mind, Body, Ecology with Dr. Blake Hestir taught me how to engage actively in each and every present moment, and I implemented this practice on my walk home.      I was thoroughly pleased in how the weather turned out this afternoon. I have had class since eight in the morning, and at that time it was rather chilly. It warmed up around thirty degrees or so from that point in the day, which made my walk even more pleas...