Tuesdays I have a 14 hour day, starting at 8am, and ending at 10pm, no breaks in between.
I am not complaining. Just stating facts. I feel like I have associated Bastyr with a place that has all work, and no play. But really, surrounding the school is a beautiful state park ( St. Edwards State Park ), with lush green ferns, mossy trees, and, most importantly, fresh air.
I’ve lived in the suburbs all my life, even the first 2 years of living in Washington and going to Bastyr. The benefit to the ‘burbs (if you will) is all the greenery that you are surrounded by, the greenery which I had taken advantage of. I recently moved to a highly populated area of Seattle, and am now realizing that although I am in love with city life and all of its conveniences, I do need to take a breath of fresh air once in a while.
Today was that day. I loaded up my iPod with some Pickwick songs that my friend Kara introduced me to, and that I will be seeing on February 9th, and rocked the trails around my school. It reminded me of all the times I had walked/ran those before: when I had adjustments to living in Washington, to people I clashed with, during a breakup with an ex, through the intensity of the ND 4 year program, etc. Those woods are really memorable for me.
So walking in the woods around school holds a dear place in my heart. I was rejuvinated and happy. I was smiling like a fool, by myself, walking in the muddy woods, and enjoying my life. This past weekend Dr. Edwards came to talk to my class about Naturopathic philosophy and she mentioned that she has a concern for so many people living in the cities and getting away from the suburbs. Her overall message was right: we should get back to nature. Nice tie in to Naturopathic philosophies? #doublewin
Tuesdays I have a 14 hour day, starting at 8am, and ending at 10pm, no breaks in between.
I am not complaining. Just stating facts. I feel like I have associated Bastyr with a place that has all work, and no play. But really, surrounding the school is a beautiful state park ( St. Edwards State Park ), with lush green ferns, mossy trees, and, most importantly, fresh air.
I’ve lived in the suburbs all my life, even the first 2 years of living in Washington and going to Bastyr. The benefit to the ‘burbs (if you will) is all the greenery that you are surrounded by, the greenery which I had taken advantage of. I recently moved to a highly populated area of Seattle, and am now realizing that although I am in love with city life and all of its conveniences, I do need to take a breath of fresh air once in a while.
Today was that day. I loaded up my iPod with some Pickwick songs that my friend Kara introduced me to, and that I will be seeing on February 9th, and rocked the trails around my school. It reminded me of all the times I had walked/ran those before: when I had adjustments to living in Washington, to people I clashed with, during a breakup with an ex, through the intensity of the ND 4 year program, etc. Those woods are really memorable for me.
So walking in the woods around school holds a dear place in my heart. I was rejuvinated and happy. I was smiling like a fool, by myself, walking in the muddy woods, and enjoying my life. This past weekend Dr. Edwards came to talk to my class about Naturopathic philosophy and she mentioned that she has a concern for so many people living in the cities and getting away from the suburbs. Her overall message was right: we should get back to nature. Nice tie in to Naturopathic philosophies? #doublewin