I had the most amazing 30 minutes in Whiting Ranch today. I saw so many birds, plants i hadn't seen back there before and new plants after the rain and fires. It has changed so much in the last 15 years. Paths we used to ride on are not there, new bridges, fallen trees, more poison oak, and a stream!

I saw a bird i had never seen before and came close to a hawk, from hearing it squawking. There were lots of city noises in the midst of the birds, which was a bummer. I had a busy morning up till 3 and i needed a break in nature. It was so refreshing.

As i was returning to the car, I realized that the trip back looked completely different than the one on the way in. The plants were looked at from a different angle and different ones stood out. Its like life. When we are on a journey going somewhere, we see and feel different things then when we have accomplished them and are now on the journey called life. We see things differently because of what we have experienced. Our view and perspective changes, even how we see ourselves and feel about ourselves. It seems like we are on the same journey but we are just on a similar path with a different set of glasses on

There was a mountain biker entering the park that had never been there before. I was able to show him on the map where bikers go. I should be a park ranger.

Yesterday, i had Citrus Mate and Argentinian cookies with Alejandra. I was helping her with her speech but we had a wonderful time talking and getting to know each other. It was great fun. It felt right

I like being reflective and journaling. I like the time thinking, feeling, processing and writing. I know my paper will always listen to me and not make funny comments or judge my actions, that they aren't good enough or what someone else would do. I get tired of talking about choices i make because a person might make fun of them. If i set a boundary, and say no, this person questions my actions. I am not going to talk about my homework anymore or things i need to do. And people wonder why i don't talk about what i do! I don't know if anyone really cares to listen to me. Sometimes, all i want to do is have someone listen to me for a change. And have the time.

I guess that's one reason i like to be alone. No one to push back and question me impolitely.