Weekly Reflection

Weekly Reflection 

Our first week of senior project has officially come to an end, and I can truthfully say that I have loved it so far. Originally, Lily and I had plans to create a children’s book based on the blueberries in Maine. However, as we set out on our three-day camping excursion we realized that our goal to write a book based on blueberries wouldn’t be plausible. Although we went to farms and talked to people about blueberries it was challenging to capture the “essence of blueberries” because they’re not in season. Instead, Lily and I decided to make the most out of it and enjoy nature. So, we gathered from our trip that we should have done more in-depth research into growing seasons. Overall, I can say that I learned being flexible really helps. Lily and I changed the course of our project, decided to camp at a Walmart, talked to farmers, and got lost, all in one week and if I hadn’t taken everything in stride I think Lily and I would be in a different place with our project. That said, although everything we planned came to happen we were definitely met with a plethora of surprises. Whether it was finding the most random places to eat lunch, meeting some friendly but unique human beings, walking the causeway to see the sunset, waking up at a garden store and a Walmart, and getting lost, this week has been an adventure. Looking toward the future, Lily and I are definitely comfortable with our position. We were able to cross some hikes off our list which actually inspired us for our “renovated” children's book. Every single mishap we had as well might make a mention in our book. Honestly, every day that we’ve done something worthwhile it prepares us for our children's book and the stories that will be in it. Since we have had to change our senior project our goals have also altered which is totally fine with Lily and me. In the end, we want to make a fun book that basically brags about New England and all the beauty within the states. In our little novel, we will be including our adventures. I don’t want to spoil the book so I’ll keep it short but all the successes and failures Lily and I have been inspiring us for this book, therefore getting us closer to the completion of our goals.