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“The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.” ~ Oliver W. Holmes I hit the road and drove across the country to CO. What an adventure! I love seeing new places, new lands, and new cultures. I have found it opens my eyes to the world and gives me a better understanding of those around me and most importantly it gives me a better understanding of myself! I began in PA drove through West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and at last came to arrive in Colorado! Many little towns, places, experiences along the way for which I will never forget. Driving gives you time to reflect, observe, and truly see what is around you, in the present, what you are longing for back home, and the anticipation for what is next to come in the future. Often times I feel I get caught up in the fervor of life, and though very happy, can loose perspective. For me I needed closure after finishing school a time to take a breath, explore, and have time to reflect and connect with myself. Removing yourself from where one is comfortable and stepping outside that box can knock you off center, but I have found that with time and deep reflection one seems to discover a deeper center a place where you can sense where you belong and who you want to be. “We are not born with maps; we have to make them, and the making requires effort. The more effort we make to appreciate and perceive reality, the larger and more accurate our maps will be. But many do not want to make this effort. Their maps are small and sketchy, their views of the world narrow and misleading.” ~ M.S Peck So explore yourself, the world, whatever makes you happy, open your eyes to new cultures, new places, new lands, different people, in doing so not only does your map grow larger, but you learn more about yourself the more you explore what is important for you. As I am out here, I long for home, for the comforts of those who I love, for the life I love and miss, but I do know this… I will love it that much more upon my return because not only has my map of reality expanded but my understanding of myself has grown and found a higher sense of peace within myself. “Peace is to be found only within, and unless one finds it there, he or she will never find it at all. Peace lies not in the external world. It lies within one’s own soul.” ~ R.W. Trine Venture On ~ Alisa
So it has been a while since I have posted on my blog. Not because there has been a lack of adventure in my life quite the contrary, as many hours were put into finishing my research to graduate I have not had the time to write my many great ventures of 2010. Ski patrol season ended which is always a transition; however, it brings us that much closer to the start of a new winter season, with many wonderful moments and ventures to be enjoyed along the way. Spring quickly turned into summer and I spent a good majority of my time with my horse, and at the farm, fishing, galloping, and enjoying its rhythm. The summer brought great wonderful adventures that took me up into western PA where I have the privilege of being the Director of American Adventure Sports Junior Adventure Programs at University of Pittsburg at Johnstown, to Yellow Creek Trout Club, and Camp Harmony. The summer came to a close and I hit the ground running to finish my last semester at Towson University. I dove into my research and spent my spare time at the farm riding and trying to make it to some OEC classes at Liberty. In September, I drove down to North Carolina for the Black Beard Adventure Race. For my birthday weekend in October, a group of us got together for some adventure race training and the Warrior Dash which I highly recommend if you like getting muddy! AWESOME!!! Later in October I ventured back to western PA to be part of the first aid support for USARA 24hr Nationals. Fall was coming to a close, and winter was ramping up, we were back at Liberty Patrolling, I took my last exam at Towson and I was finally done! We are now coming into spring, Liberty is closed, and the warm weather is on its way. So like any ski nut I packed up my bags and decided to take a road trip to CO to extend my season! Something I had planned on doing for a long time after I graduated! So here I am in CO! I made it! Venture On ~ Alisa
“The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand as in what direction we are moving.” ~ Oliver W. Holmes I hit the road and drove across the country to CO. What an adventure! I love seeing new places, new lands, and new cultures. I have found it opens my eyes to the world and gives me a better understanding of those around me and most importantly it gives me a better understanding of myself! I began in PA drove through West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and at last came to arrive in Colorado! Many little towns, places, experiences along the way for which I will never forget. Driving gives you time to reflect, observe, and truly see what is around you, in the present, what you are longing for back home, and the anticipation for what is next to come in the future. Often times I feel I get caught up in the fervor of life, and though very happy, can loose perspective. For me I needed closure after finishing school a time to take a breath, explore, and have time to reflect and connect with myself. Removing yourself from where one is comfortable and stepping outside that box can knock you off center, but I have found that with time and deep reflection one seems to discover a deeper center a place where you can sense where you belong and who you want to be. “We are not born with maps; we have to make them, and the making requires effort. The more effort we make to appreciate and perceive reality, the larger and more accurate our maps will be. But many do not want to make this effort. Their maps are small and sketchy, their views of the world narrow and misleading.” ~ M.S Peck So explore yourself, the world, whatever makes you happy, open your eyes to new cultures, new places, new lands, different people, in doing so not only does your map grow larger, but you learn more about yourself the more you explore what is important for you. As I am out here, I long for home, for the comforts of those who I love, for the life I love and miss, but I do know this… I will love it that much more upon my return because not only has my map of reality expanded but my understanding of myself has grown and found a higher sense of peace within myself. “Peace is to be found only within, and unless one finds it there, he or she will never find it at all. Peace lies not in the external world. It lies within one’s own soul.” ~ R.W. Trine Venture On ~ Alisa
