When we got to the park and heard that we were observing the connections we feel between each object, my first idea was to create a nature journal. I am not the best drawer but I wanted to map out where everything was placed and really show how each thing connected. I felt connections the most connections with the trees and the water. The tree video we watched before leaving for the park made some interesting points. Trees are all interconnected through their branches underneath the land. Each tree has their own different and strange appearance and they provide us with oxygen. I have always loved a water view, and going to this beach was very peaceful. The waves have a constant current which reminded me that my life will continue to move, no matter what obstacles come in my way. This park already has so much meaning to me. When I first came to Salem State, this is where my friends and I would spend some time together. It was always a lot of fun, I could feel the connections with the nature and the connections between each of us grow. All of the benches to me represented a sense of community as well, and like they were trying to encourage people to sit down, enjoy the view, and just talk. When I first began working on my sense of place, going to this park seemed like a good place to go to meet new people and enjoy the views of Salem. It helped me build friendships and gave me a sense of belonging. The thing I liked the most about going on this field trip is that everyone got to go on their own and see what they felt individually with each object, then coming in as a group and seeing the similarities and differences in what we saw. The day we chose to go to the park was a little cold, which kind of ruined the experience for me because I didn't bring a nice jacket, but other than that there was nothing that I didn't like about spending our class time this way. So, of course I would love to do more things like this in class! I'm sure there are plenty of other great views in Salem.
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