Jordan, ‘10

Well, a couple of very eventful weeks have passed here at the institution. I’m knee deep in my classes, loving this arrangement of courses more than either of my previous semesters. My teachers are amazing and the academic opportunities open up SO MUCH once you’re past the introductory courses. Yesterday, September 24, 2007, my Integrative Biology 1 lab traveled to the James River and we were able to take water samples from the flowing water. I was even able to kayak out into the middle of the river and take a sample from there. I love kayaking…I love nature…I love experiencing.

This weekend (September 22-23rd), I participated in an event set up by the Outdoor House—the living and learning program of which I am a member. Yours truly had the honor of making the arrangements and on Saturday morning, my English teacher Mr. Carleton, a number of other people from the Richmond campus community, and I went camping in First Landing State Park in Virginia Beach. We set up a tent, swam on the beach, cooked some grub, and sat around the fire talking until the wee hours of the morning. Then, just as the light of the sun hit the tent at dawn, I struggled out of my sleeping bag (it was surprisingly chilly that night) and walked down to the beach. I pulled up the pant legs of my pajamas and stood thigh-deep in the brisk water. I knew I was supposed to be there. I looked up and there, about thirty yards from shore, were at least forty dolphins swimming and rushing through the water parallel to the shore. It was wonderful and refreshing. I had a great time—I loved the thoughtful and thought-provoking 8-hour conversation. I hope we can do it again in the future.

I realize that this entry seems short and incredibly simple, but all major events have been recounted and I am left speechless.

Just the gang at camp.

People, just hanging.

Enjoying the beach.

Good week,

Jordan

Quote of the week:

“Love is a metaphysical gravity.” - Buckminster Fuller