Sacred Communication/Journey 2019

Nature Blog (2/2)  Outside the crisp cold air stings my lungs as I keep going. I have my cleats laced tightly to ensure maximum accuracy. The ball in the air and the grass wisping my toes, I race towards it wind whipping my hair. It falls and I adjust to receive it on my chest to bring it down as I continue running through. The night sky with minimal lights on the lawn is one of my favorite ways to train.

Extra (4/4) Over Thanksgiving break, me and my boyfriend (who lives in my home city but attends another school) were hanging out late at night. We couldn’t go back to either of our houses because our families were asleep and we did not want to disturb them. We decided to go to the oceanfront because we live in Virginia Beach. We were completely unprepared since it was impromptu. It was cold but he kept his arm around me to ensure my warmth. We just sat on the beach and talked for hours.

Extra Blog (3/4) The ASPCA and other organizations like it should propose an update on regulations in puppy mills or preferably pass a bill similar to what California is doing. California just passed a bill (that will be in effect as of January 1, 2019) that states that pet stores must only sell dogs, cats, and rabbits that were obtained from animal control or a shelter. The pet stores must still abide by all the current regulations, the only thing that changes is the animals they are allowed to cooperate with. This is extremely beneficial in many ways. When you adopt an animal it already has it’s shots and is required to be neutered. This will prevent population growth.

Extra Blog (2/4) The maltreatment of animals is universally deemed as vile and disturbing. However, it occurs more than you think. Many owners abuse and mistreat their loving pets. Sufferers of a hoarding disorder may impose severe neglect on animals by housing far more than they are able to adequately take care of. Animal abuse is punishable by law. (§ 3.2-6570 Cruelty to animals; penalty, VA Code) However, some state laws only allow felony charges if the perpetrator has a previous animal cruelty conviction. The laws should be modified to protect our beloved animals. Puppy mills are the biggest cause regarding animal abuse. They shove their puppies and breeding dogs into cages too small and throw them on top of each other in bins. They aren’t bathed nor fed adequately. Dogs develop behavioral and health problems in these puppy mills. They mass produce puppies which creates a surplus of dogs and there are not enough people to take care of them. Puppy mills only care about productio

Extra Blog (1/4) Last evening I was spending time with my friends and we decided to pull an all nighter. It’s still the beginning of the semester during the weekend, so it’s not the DUMBEST decision ever. We ultimately got bored of being stuck in the room so we ventured to the Great Lawn. Out there we witnessed other people goofing off so we chose to take it a step further. I grabbed my bike, Josh and Caleb took their skateboards, and Chaz following up on his scooter. We rode all the way to Huntington Beach in the middle of the night. The guys I was with were good friends of mine and tough so I knew they would take care of me if I needed but I’m tough too. We had a great time and sang on the beach and bonded with each other and it was truly a spiritual experience.

Nature Blog (1/2) I loved being outside for class today. The weather was comfortable and the sun was beaming gorgeously on the trees above. I adore the outdoors, everytime I’m outside I’m instantly happier. Unless the weather is awful then who wants to deal with that? But the best word to describe the late afternoon was crisp . The leaves, air, wind, trees...everything, it may seem silly but it’s honestly how I felt. It was a nice change to speak about the spirituality of the wilderness in the wild. It was not the WILD but outdoors. It allowed me to see how deep of an appreciation I have for the forest.