random pictures

I decided to show some random pictures, instead of using random thoughts.

Not only does the Grinch steal christmas, he also steals kisses from bike riders!!
A group of us met up at Little Blakely to get the trail back into shape, this is just some of the stuff we used. The big dummy helps haul it all in.

Stairs at the trail, I think I am going to ride down them next time I am there. (maybe)

If you look at this map you can see all the trails, we got a lot completed last week, will go back tomorrow to get it just right.

The view from the parking lot at LB, the trails go around the whole lake. I am going to paddle it next spring, and camp on the sides just as a short term goal for the year.

semester reflections

today is the last regular day of classes. Wednesday is the start of finals. And so I thought I would reflect on the last few months and what I have learned this semester.
First, I did learn a tiny bit from the books. But I have learned more from teaching andinteracting with others. I taught a Wellness Science class, and learned a lot about teaching and other students. I learned from listening to young people how they act when older adults (parents) are not around.
I have learned that not everyone cares about their weight, or what they put into their bodies, and that if they have to put effort into exercise, and it makes them uncomfortable, then they would rather sit on the couch until the thought of exercise passes over.
I have found that young people still do stupid things, (and so do I)
and it is our duty as teachers to try and guide them into the right direction, and hope they will understand later in life, how fortunate they were to have someone there to guide them along the way.
I have learned many valuable lessons from a variety of people, and appreciate what I have been given in life and that I want to give back to others, this is what makes the world a better place to live.
Final thought-- Sometimes, it is not how well of a grade you get in a class, but rather what life lessons you take from that class and use through the rest of your life that is what matters.