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I haven't had much time to reflect on my college graduation. But thus far even in my everyday life i realize the value in an education... carrying on conversations, looking at the world, interaction in my everyday life. (finding a job is a whole other story). But more than anything my college experience has shaped me as a person in ways that I never imagined. Knowledge is irreplaceable. Habits of reading the news, thinking critically, investing in passion, serving communities and people are a few things that I am coming to know from my experience. College is what you make of it. You can take from it or leave from it what you choose. My best years were the past 2. Interning for the Obama campaign, Presenting at UC Berkley Conference, Working on community Service projects with Native American Youth, Mentoring Iraqi Refugees, coaching softball and learning in the classroom everything I could to take with me in community outreach. There are those that just go to class to get a piece of paper and those that let passion drive their lives and LIVE and LEARN together... and the degree falls into place. I have been lucky to have had the opportunities that I do and am excited where my life takes me next.
As for the Summer. I had visitors from all over. New Mexico is a VERY magical place. I don't mean it like disney I mean it is so rich in culture, history and pure natural beauity that I am falling in love.
White Sands and Carlsbad were breathtaking spring break.
More recently I have hiked the Jemez Mountains and to the natural hot springs tucked away in the moutntians, went treking in the river in a dress and river shoes, climbed the the petraglyfs and scaled rocks.
I have gone to the wine festival discovering the tons of local wines harvested and manufactured in the northen valley towns of New Mexico. (even red chili wine)
I vistited Chaco Canyon/Cultral Center. I walked through reuins from 800 a.d. Towns citites and villages remain and I got to sit the spiritual Kivas they once used.
I coached a softball team. and learned what res ball is. (Reservation softball) which is pretty much on a pick up field on the reservation imagine dust storms and grassy patches. I also met res dogs which means everyones dog on the reservation roams without a leash.
I road the Longnest Tramway in the world to the Top of the Sandia Mountains. It's a car on a cable that takes you up 3,000 feet up in 15 Min where you can see the city. 10,000 feet above sea level. We hiked the trails for hours.
I went on a date to hidden park. It was once a public park that homes got build around on all 4 sides. You have to cut through peoples side yards to get there. It's literally hidden then a Vast open green space still owned my the city. We got Marbel (local beer) watched the stars and munched on Oatmeal Raisin cookies.
life has been simply amazing.
All pretty much in my backyard.. hence why New Mexico it MAGICAL
As for the Summer. I had visitors from all over. New Mexico is a VERY magical place. I don't mean it like disney I mean it is so rich in culture, history and pure natural beauity that I am falling in love.
White Sands and Carlsbad were breathtaking spring break.
More recently I have hiked the Jemez Mountains and to the natural hot springs tucked away in the moutntians, went treking in the river in a dress and river shoes, climbed the the petraglyfs and scaled rocks.
I have gone to the wine festival discovering the tons of local wines harvested and manufactured in the northen valley towns of New Mexico. (even red chili wine)
I vistited Chaco Canyon/Cultral Center. I walked through reuins from 800 a.d. Towns citites and villages remain and I got to sit the spiritual Kivas they once used.
I coached a softball team. and learned what res ball is. (Reservation softball) which is pretty much on a pick up field on the reservation imagine dust storms and grassy patches. I also met res dogs which means everyones dog on the reservation roams without a leash.
I road the Longnest Tramway in the world to the Top of the Sandia Mountains. It's a car on a cable that takes you up 3,000 feet up in 15 Min where you can see the city. 10,000 feet above sea level. We hiked the trails for hours.
I went on a date to hidden park. It was once a public park that homes got build around on all 4 sides. You have to cut through peoples side yards to get there. It's literally hidden then a Vast open green space still owned my the city. We got Marbel (local beer) watched the stars and munched on Oatmeal Raisin cookies.
life has been simply amazing.
All pretty much in my backyard.. hence why New Mexico it MAGICAL
