Nature Walk - Kevin Covucci

When I first started walking to the Noland Trail for class all I could think about was how much I did not want to be outside walking around in the heat for hours. I honestly was not looking forward to class and actually put myself in a bad mood because of it. As we walked towards the trail I continued to whine to my friends in the class and complain about ever single thing I could. However, once we finally made it on to the trail and Dr. Redick began to talk with us about the beauty that the Noland trail holds, I began to realize how wonderful the Trail truly is. I could hear the birds chirping overhead, and the light crumple of the leaves under my feet. My mind ceased to wonder and I became overwhelmed by something and immediately felt overjoyed to be outside enjoying nature. I'm not really sure what happened but it felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders and and truly brightened my whole day. Since our trip to the Nolan I have actually gone back since multiple times and enjoyed the beauty and serenity that it provided.