Field Journal

Field Journal

Date/Time: 5/8/17 @ 13:25

Location: Morgan Hill Condominium Complex, Top of Hill. Specifically, right outside my front door sitting on the front step.

Weather: 53 degrees Fahrenheit, sunny with some overcasting clouds.

Observers: Only me

Habitat: High altitude mountain with small forestry on high, but sprawling trees down low. Far seeing view of immediate town of Easton as well as towns further out in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. Mountain ranges of the Cat Scales and Poconos visible before obscuring one another. Lush grass and greenery, well maintained and tended living space stationed beside and within natural forestry.

Remarks: It's really nice out. I really don't want to have to do all of this stuff I have to do, I'd much rather sit here and read. Wow it's already 1:30, I gotta get going soon. But somehow I don't feel rushed like I would if I were at work or inside. This is actually really, really nice.

Comments: I feel not just inspired but capable of handling the stress and weight of the things I have to do in my life that I don't want to, like work and the day-to-day taxing endeavors so that I can achieve my hopes and dreams to struggle and fight for the position I want to find myself in. I want to be able to enjoy days like this to their fullest instead of having to leave them so soon.

Personal Account:

"It's brisk, but not quite cold or even very cool at all. The sun shines brightly, hurting my eyes and I can hear the loud whisper of the wind moving the trees and flowers around me. The air is crisp and clear on the top of a mountain where I can gaze off across sprawling cities and towns before watching them melt into the natural wildlands and forests of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. I hear the sweet, simple, and slightly mysterious song of my neighbor's windchimes. I really like windchimes, they're one of the few instruments that aren't played by a person, but by nature itself. I also hear a few songbirds speaking to one another, I imagine they're commenting on how nice it is today. I feel at peace.

Despite needing to finish what is left of my classwork, this is enjoyable and nice. It makes me feel content and comfortable to know that no matter how busy my life gets, I can always take a moment to enjoy the simple pleasures of the world and nature.