Sit Spot View

I went to my sit spot on October 16th at 11:20am. My sit spot looked very dull. The trees are all bare, therefore all that I was able to see were brown tree trunks and branches. The bright colored leaves that once covered the ground are now brown small pieces littering the floor. Since the last time I visited it seems like a section of the plants across from me were cut or mowed down. With all of these factors in mind, my sit-spot’s image was not very pretty in comparison to its green vibrant appearance at the beginning of the semester. 

Thing #1: leaves

During my sit spot I noticed how I now had a very clear view of the campus buildings that the trees in front of me were covering. I also observed a blue bird with a white belly that flew off once I moved. It seemed to have been at one of the nests that remained on the trees. The weather conditions were a bit cold and it was windy. It was pretty sunny and the sky was clear and blue. The only new thing I noticed was the mowed down section of my sit spot, which basically cleared the yellow flowers that were once there.  

Thing #2: Yellow flowers

Over the course of the semester the broad tree that i observed went from having many green leaves to having no leaves at all. The leaves on the ground grew in numbers over the course of the semester and became brown. The yellow flowers decreased drastically in numbers and went from being yellow to being almost a grey color.

Thing #3: Broad Tree

This experience for me was an opportunity to spend more time outside in nature. I do feel like I have gained the ability to tune in with my surroundings. Before this, I had trouble disconnecting from the work in my day to day life to spend time in nature. Now I am capable of disconnecting from a busy schedule to observe and reflect on what is around me. Therefore, I also am more comfortable spending time in nature now that I have spent some time observing the aspects of it that at one point scared me. 

When I think back to this experience I think I will remember the sunrise I witnessed during my first sit spot that took place at dawn. I remember feeling really calm and at peace after seeing the sunrise, which was a feeling had not felt in a while.