Monday, March 5, 2007

make-up class

My 30 minute walk around my neighborhood was one of the most insightful experiences I never thought I would experience. I decided not to take any notes during my walk, but wait until after to reflect on my thoughts. One of the biggest things I noticed was that the thoughts in my head seemed to be like I was putting words through my mouth...except not. Nothing came out. Just thoughts flowing through my mind. Things like, "What's for dinner? I'm hungry." "Why is that dog barking? It's driving me nuts." "Why are my legs hurting? I haven't even been walking for that long." I liked how being solitary within my own thoughts got me to a deeper level of thought; somewhere where I haven't been recently because I've been caught up with homework, school, and sports. It was one of the most relaxing and chill moments this week. I live on a hill, and I so happened decided to walk down the hill. However, I forgot that I would have to walk back up to get home. Next thing I knew, I was out of breath and put on some sweat. It was indeed a humid day for a walk, rather, to be outside. As my journey through my neighborhood was almost at its end, I could hear at the house at the corner of my street, a conversation; quite faint, but I could somewhat hear and understand what was said. This made me think about what other people who randomly walk by my familys house hear when conversations between myself and my parents or my sister arise. I guess some of it may be embarassing because of certain things I bring up within my family which I normally wouldn't in front of other people. I guess you could say that from this experience, I've tried lowering my voice when sharing secrets, and understanding the new, and unfound things I never thought I'd discover from a walk in my neighborhood.

No comments: