Canoeing Trip at the Fort Worth Nature Center

Today we went on our class canoe trip at the Fort Worth Nature Center. It was a bit chilly outside, but that didn't stop us from taking advantage of this unique opportunity. It still amazes me that just with a twenty minute drive West of TCU, you can be immersed in nature. I believe these short getaways to the nature center through out the semester have had a positive effect on my stress from other classes. It feels great to get out of the TCU bubble and enjoy nature, even if it is just for a few hours. Giving this time to myself is invaluable to my overall mood and well-being. After the drive out to the nature center, I found myself canoeing down the creek with Dalton, completely surrounded by the sights and sounds that Fort Worth has to offer.

Although I had to rush back and study for an exam I have tomorrow, I enjoyed our time spent canoeing as a class this afternoon. I really do love this class because it is a constant reminder to breathe and relax. So often in my day to day life I don't take five minutes for myself to relax and get outside. Nature has such a unique way of recharging the soul. I want to make a daily habit of getting outside, whether on a short study break or a fishing trip. After returning from the trip I felt motivated to begin studying. I am at a point where I now realize how decompressing just for a few hours can make me a more effective student. Now it is getting late and I am about to call it a night, but couldn't help but pull up my blog and put these thoughts down.