Day 2 Refelction Time

So again we have been sent away for personal reflection time. i have shared my thoughts via two video's which i have uploaded to this post. i feel this is a fanatstic way for students to reflect their true inner feelings. I personally felt limitless in my reflection as i had no one around me to make me feel intimidated or nervous. The "any video converter" is also a great resource and i would highly recommend it to educators in all KLA's

Night 1 Reflection Around The Fire

The aim in presenting my reflection around the campfire to the group has a genuine aspect that is very meaningful to me. I wanted all of my group members to become aware of my deep thoughts and feelings about the river crossing. I spoke about the concept of persistance and determination. I feel these two words are an amazing tool for success and achievement. I quoted 'persistence and determination will lead you far in life' and i truely believe this, if i hadn't thought about these words as i was crossing the river i would never had made it across. It was great disclosing something so meaningful to me.

This picture is like a maetaphor to never give up, be confident, determined and persist no matter your strength or ability.

Day 1 River Crossing

The river crossing has finally arrived! To describe my emotions it would definitely highlight anxious, nervous but rather keen to encounter the experience.We had reached the point where we had to make an instant decsion about crossing the river as there was only about an hour left of sunlight. I was feeling a bit worried as my pack is extremely heavy and i wasnt sure if i had the strength to carry it myself and my pack across the river. When it was all said and done i decided to carry my own pack and persist across the river. I was successful and made it across safely, thanks to the help of my group :)

A big thanks to Eathan, Charlotte and Nicole for being such an amazing group! and thank you to Ian for the support from the other side, i love the saying 'the grass is alway greener on the other side', and it sure was.

Day 1 steep decent

I am really looking forward to this part of the journey. I have strong navigational skills and i feel fairly confident in walking down a steep decent.

My group is ready to move onto our next challenge where we have to find a very small sand patch in the middle of dense bush. I have great faith, our group is cooperative and i am confident in my compass navigation. Many challenges where foreseeable however my group worked together and encouraged one another to progress through the obsticles. We where successful and found the area in which we had been advised to find. i was feeling great and i was so happy and amazed how well my group worked together. i have found that friendships have flourished and strengthend within the members of our group. I couldnt be happier right now.

This picture is significant to my motivation for persistance

The group

Day 1 Reflection Time

The twenty five minutes that we had time to reflect and think about our own self was absolutely great. Finally i was able to take some time to de-stress and release my worries. It has been sometime since i have been able to do this and i truely enjoyed it. I wanted it to last for so much longer. The stress of university and work can take its toll on my social and emotional well-being and i found that the reflection time enhanced my ability to take a step back and relax. I dont think there is a better word to use than 'relax'. (ian, thank you for allowing this time it was so significant to me and it really helped me process and admire the beauty of nature)

the view from my refelction place. truely stunning!!!

Day 1 Kangaroo Valley Hike to Apple Tree Flat

So we have been up since 5am ready to venture from our home town to Kangaroo Valley. I am feeling excited but a little bit anxious but over all i am really looking forward to the opportunity. I wanted to take on board everything that Ian had taught me during class to prepare me for the trip. I feel that the tight bond i share with everyone in the class will get me through times where i am feeling vulnerable.
A particular moment that has really enatiled me to think is the first lesson about 'neuroplasicity' based on the brain trainning revolution. I am determined to allow my brain to let this occur over the field trip. I feel that i will take and learn more from the experinces and possess a more fruitful mind after the trip if i expose my brain to change and alteration. I am looking at it as a type of therapy to expose my mind to change and positive development.
So we have arrived at the Valley and are ready to begin our trip.

 Starting point :)

We were sent off into our groups and i am feeling confident. I have had many past experiences and i feel that this is a great start to the trip :) the group that i am in consists of people who i adore and communicate well with so i think this is a great start to the day. The walk was moderatley short and once we made made it little did we know that we would be arriving at a sublime lookout over a beautiful river and a ginormous dam. Was a rewarding feeling once we arrived.

After our small lunch break we were able to have some quiet refelction time where i am going to share my thoughts and experiences in my next blog :)

Before The Trip (initial thoughts)

When i was informed about the trip i had all sorts of thoughts..! they ranged from happy, anxious to excited.Tthe mix of emotions made a great impact on me. I found myself questionning my ability yet i was excited to be flourished with new opportunities that would help me develop as a person.

The first assignment 'My Adventerous Self' really allowed me to get to know myself more than i previously had. I suppose you dont take notice of the person you are until a task like this comes into play. I was searching through old photos, childhood holidays, adventures, times with friends and so on. So i really found that this task was a great way to allow myself to realise my capabilities and to believe in myslef :)