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# 3 Remembering why I do what I do, taking a stroll through Natu

                                               

It has been a long semester and a very long week. On Fridays, I am used to being able to unplug and shift for a little, but with 18 credit hours, working 2 jobs, interning, and in several leadership roles, I have not had an average semester, so I was so grateful when I was introduced to being in nature as a requirement for this class.

As a lover of nature and a former runner before entering the life of a TCU student, the outdoors is my safe space and provides comfort when I feel like the walls are closing in.

                                        

The experience I blog about is a beautiful walk with my amazing 4-legged son, Nugget Henry, in our community. His eyes looked up at me with a need to go outside, and I usually quickly take him to the bathroom, but this moment I knew I needed to take a step away from filling out applications, writing essays, and doing homework and let the wind hit my face. So, that is what we did.

                                        

This was the BEST YES! I had given myself ALL day! 

We spent time walking around and exploring the trees, grass, and wind on our faces. Nugget said hi to a few friends, and I was able to enjoy the peaceful moments of the great outdoors.

                                       

This quick breather and break was the moment I needed to unplug and just be—just be with nature and with Nugget. To be able to remember why I do all that I do.

If we cannot stop to enjoy the sweet moments of life like nature, then what are we working so hard for? 

Seize the moment!

I vow to take more moments like this as we wrap up the semester, I am worth it, my children are worth it!

                                                  

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