The semester is definitely in full swing, but nothing will stop me from having a spectacular Collo experience. The past month has involved many events, and I am happy to share those experiences with you all. Disclaimer: I am on top of my work; "cramming" was just convenient for a creative title.
My project for this semester, essentially learning to have an awareness of others' emotions and using that knowledge to most effectively interact, is quite exciting. I have finished one book so far on body language and have started the second. My experience with sitting in front of the library has been very positive, as I find my ability to pick up on behavioral cues growing stronger. My total time so far spent reading or that I have dedicated to specifically observing body language is only at six hours, as I am trying to spread my efforts across the semester and put in adequate time doing work for other classes. Overall, the project is fun, and I am excited to be learning such an important skill. I have spent two hours in HLLC meetings up to now, and we have been discussing some potential group volunteering events as well as simple tips on surviving the semester. The ETSU Psychology Club has been meeting every so often, and the officers (I am one) have been periodically discussing plans for the year and some organizational structure changes. Hedden, this involvement has totalled approximately three and one half hours. I attended the presentation by Shawn Johnson this past week (on Sept. 29th). She discussed her training and Olympic success, but also the pressure she felt in her experiences competing and what led her to retire as a gymnast. This truly inspirational speech encouraged embracing individuality and finding happiness in one's pursuit of purpose. Thank you for the wise words. That same evening, I went to a concert in beautiful Asheville, NC. While I love to go just to visit my favorite tea shop, my time was well spent listening to some groovy tunes. A few friends and I bought the tickets just because the opening band, Mt. Joy, is one of our favorite growing groups. The Lone Bellow, another excellent group, put on a unique performance that I can confidently say contributed to my favorite concert yet. While all of this has been going on, I've been getting back to a regular running schedule. I am looking forward to running a local 25k at the end of the month, which will hopefully go well considering I'll have been back into scheduled training for barely a month. The leaves are falling along with the temperatures, so the weather will only get better as I begin training for a 50k or marathon (haven't picked a race yet) early next year. I will continue to update along the way and hopefully get to include some adventure pictures in the near future. Stay happy, my friends. -JD
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