Last Entry

Today is the day before I have to hand in this journal. This is my last entry.
Over the past few months I have become closer with many people, like Kyle and Steph. I have been looking for more adventures, and finding love in the outdoors, especially in the winter.
The trouble with loving the outdoors, is that it is hard to find others who share the same feeling. Since people are so electronically reliant they can't be three feet away from the closest outlet. Or it is too cold. Those silly people will have to get used to it, we DO live in Canada.
Outdoor ed I got the privilege to learn to canoe, play Australian Foot Ball, and so on.

Quick Journal Entry on Australian Foot Ball:
It was fun.... If people would pass me the ball. I think because I am a girl they wont pass to me. It felt like I was just running laps all class. That was the same for snow wrap football. When they do pass the ball it is more fun, and I feel more connected with the group. In AFB it was hard to control the ball when it was flat, or because it is the shape of a foot ball. GAH!

Back to the original entry:
I love learning about the environment, so when we got to do the environmental project I was so excited to listen to the rest of the classes work. I love learning about the topic. Sometimes I wish that they brought back the unit on mental illnesses,  because that sounds very interesting!

Thank you Mr. Heasman for giving me this fabulous opportunity, and I wish all the best for you in the future. I apologize for all of my antics (ie. laughing at Parkers presentation, saying anyone can teach science, having no hands while riding a bike, not listening, and so on, if you can think of others, because I can't...)

Your friend,

Cara Laine Elizabeth Livingston

Curling

Curling is the first sport in this class where I feel that I excelled more then other people in my class. i got the only point of our game, and I didn't fall. It helped that I had a year of practice when I was in the league.
Curling is fun, but it is very repetitive. That's its only fault.
We get to go again during exams. It should be fun. I think games are more fun when you play them with friends.
                           

Cold? You won't be with these winter sports!

Over the past week I have had the privilege, nay, the liberty, to participate in not one, not two, but THREE winter sports. The first was cross country skiing. This was our magical teacher. Is he great, or is he great?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gqb09bLVdoM
I have gone before when I was younger, and it was H.E. double hockey sticks then. This time it was ten times that because most of it felt like I was going up hill. People compered it to portaging,  I compare it to walking up mount Everest with banana peels strapped to your feet. All while there is a race. This was me in a nutshell:
I felt like this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYAbP5gXuLM  (I tried to find some nice action shots of skiers going up hill, but I think they are nonexistent...)
I looked like this:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOFWEXIu9yk
Going down hills though was a blast! I think the class would agree. You just felt so much more free! I loved it with all my heart.
On the way down the hill there were racers coming down, so I had to stay to the side. When a racer came by I would fall so that I could crawl to the side so that they could pass me. Once when I did that I fell in the snow, and then fell deeper in. I called for Parker, but he didn't hear me. Thank god Peter and Robbie were behind me. I kept falling deeper and deeper in. I got my skis off, and Robbie pulled me out. Now, I don't think you have much of a visual, this was me, no over reacting at all.

But I got out, skied to the bottom with Robbie, we were the last ones back. Half an hour behind the leading group. And then it was our next sport. Snow shoeing.
It was way easier then the last time I went snowshoeing. I went with my CELP class during winter trip. We had to pull sleds while wearing the snow shoes. Pretty crazy stuff!

Frank and I don't mess around!
So, this time it was a walk in the park. I was fallowing Nik, Mathias, Parker, Laura, Isaac, and Robbie. We took our time, took detours, and the whole bit. I had a blast. But, we were last... again. I don't even mind being last. I notice when I am last, I have a billion times more fun then being first. Is that only me?

Side note not about winter sports: While waiting on the bus to leave, we got the notification that Jodi and Emma from the other bus were lost. How? Only god knows. So we waited. And we waited. And we waited. Soo they sent a snow mobile after them and they were found. They were lost for a bout an hour. Goodness. When is Mr. Cluff teaching them? I feel so safe going with him to Nunavut... just kidding of course!

Back to the story: Over all, it was an amazing day!
The next day we went skating! WEEEEEE! Just kidding, I am not the biggest fan of skating. I did a few laps around the city hall rink, when I noticed Kendra helping Steph. I grabbed Steph on her other side because she looked kind of tipsy. Half way around the ice I thought of my helmet in my bag. I deserted the two and got the helmet. I made it fit Steph. She was way more comfortable with it on. We did a few laps, then it was time to go. I am so happy i got to help out Steph because I feel like we got closer after our conversations. Also, I feel i would have been bored just skating laps, she gave me something to do.

On Tuesday we curl. When I was apart of the Curling Legue I wasn't a fan. Hopefully I like it more.

Let us pray we get to wear these pants.

FUN FACT! For the national tournament shown above, in the opening ceremony I got to hold the Newfoundland flag! Jealous?

Stuff I found

http://outdoortravellife.com/outdoor-quotes/
http://www.outdoorlife.com/photos/gallery/hunting/2009/08/greatest-outdoor-quotes-youve-never-heard
http://www.quotegarden.com/camping.html

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He stood up and put out the fire with a sigh, “I don’t know where we’re going” he said. She stared into the dying embers and said “well isn’t that the beauty of adventure?” 

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“Look, I really don’t want to wax philosophic, but I will say that if you’re alive, you’ve got to flap your arms and legs, you’ve got to jump around a lot, you’ve got to make a lot of noise, because life is the very opposite of death.”

—	Mel Brooks

School Work

So, today Mr. Heasman decided to throw a million different topics to journal about. And WOW. I need catch up. I would first like to note that I didn't know we were suppose to do a little entry on everything little thing we did. But, what ever. So, this entry is just going to be everywhere. From the canoe trip to my presentation. So, lets begin.
Lets begin with the presentation speeches, because that is the first thing on the list mt teacher gave us. We chose our topic because in CELP my teacher, Mr. Barr, mentioned for a split second. And, out of everything I learned in the class, that is what stuck with me. I told Ronja and she said sure, so I told the idea to Mr. Heasman and he said "Well, I think that you can find a better one." I was put a back. People chose fake snow, plastic, coral. Not that they were boring, it's just that I knew about it already. He said to find a topic people didn't know about. So, when he said no, a fire burned in me to have the amphibians presentation happen. And it did! I learned so much. You can find out about all the information in an earlier post. Like did you know...... What is happening to amphibians now, may happen to an other species later. Who knew?

Look at them cuties

I feel we did very well, considering we did go first. I got fours and threes on the rubric. The thing took away all fours is that I was being silly, and that we were way to long. About 3 minutes off. OOOOOOO! But, I feel that I need to do more back ground information to be able to answer questions, and to practice more so I feel more comfortable in front of the class.
Meanwhile there were some VERY amazing presentations. The three main highlights were that I got to learn so much from others, and I extremely enjoyed it. I also liked Ethan's and I want to say... Nik's? presentation. They were very good together. I also liked seeing a side of people I have never seen before, I might not have ever gotten the chance to see me peers like they were on  stage. It was brilliant.
The presentations were over all fantastic. I have changed my life in a few everyday ways: I make sure every tap I go by is all the way off, I unplug my phone charger, I pick up litter my friends leave, I educate people and the list goes on. I feel good because I know that I am doing something to help the world, and over all help me, and the people I love.



Now I am going to turn the table to the canoe trip way back in October. I missed a question on the sheet, asking me if I learned any life lessons. And I have, I learned to live in the moment and take risks. I lived in the moment when I flipped the canoe (accidentally) with Steph. If i thought about the future, and how I might be cold, or being embarrassed,  I might have been VERY angry. I learned to take risks when I tried steering the boat. WOW! I was scared I was going to let my group down, but I did it! I was so happy!

Lastly, Parker got Portage Monster, and he deserved it from our group, he carried a canoe all by him self for the long portages, but in my opinion I believe that Robert should have gotten Superstar instead of Ronja. He didn't hesitate to help when they flipped the canoe, he got water by himself, he cooked most of our meals, he was fun, and the list goes on. But, that's just my opinion.


Lastly, here are some photos that remind me of the presentations:

Ronja

Now, I know that this may not be considered and outdoor ed post. But, if it wasn't for outdoor pursuit class then I may have never have had the privilege of meeting this fantastic girl. Ronja is a beautiful girl who cared for others before herself. She is considerate, loving, smart, athletic, funny and all the characteristics you would ever need in a friend. I miss her dearly all ready and she hasn't even gotten to Germany. She is somewhere over the Atlantic I think. I never thought she would leave. I knew she would, but it never hit me till now. It's kind of like when my friend Sam Cooper from CELP moved to Wales. It didn't hit me until he was gone. I hope they both know that they haven't't seen the last of me. I will see them again.
I did many things with Ronja. I was in her canoe trip group. I picked her because I knew she was awesome. You can tell, the energy of awesome radiated off her. I was her partner in many outdoor ed activities, and I did a presentation on amphibians with her. She was also involved in my life outside of class, she came to my house, she slept over, hung out in my peer group, dated a good friend of mine, Parker and took care of a robot baby (George) with me for a night. I never got sick of her, and  I hope she never got sick of me. I will miss her to the end of time. I am proud to say that I was her friend, and got to know her on a personal level. I feel like I can tell her anything, and I hope she knows she can tell me anything. I hope she mauls me, I gave her my address. I feel that hand written letters are more personal.
Well, she made the past two months, months I will never forget. I will miss you Ronja. Love you!  Here are some pictures she gave me that are fabulous memories, and a translated copy into German of what I just said above, in case Ronja comes back to this entry and can't read it. I hope it is all right, I google translated it... and we all know that it is always right....

Jetzt weiß ich, dass dies nicht berücksichtigt und Außen ed Post. Aber, wenn es nicht für Outdoor-Verfolgung Klasse dann darf ich noch nie das Privileg, dieses fantastische Mädchen gehabt zu haben. Ronja ist ein schönes Mädchen , die für die andere vor sich selbst betreut. Sie ist rücksichtsvoll, liebevoll, intelligent , sportlich, lustig und alle Merkmale, die Sie jemals brauchen würde zu einer Freundin. Ich vermisse sie sehr alle bereit und sie hat nicht einmal nach Deutschland gekommen. Sie ist irgendwo über dem Atlantik , denke ich. Ich hätte nie gedacht , sie würde gehen . Ich wusste, sie würde , aber es hat mich noch nie bis jetzt. Es ist eine Art , wie wenn mein Freund Sam Cooper von CELP zog nach Wales. Es hat mich nicht geschlagen , bis er weg war . Ich hoffe, sie wissen beide, dass sie gesehen das letzte von mir haven't't . Ich werde sie wieder zu sehen.
Ich habe viele Dinge mit Ronja . Ich war in ihrem Kanu -Gruppe. Ich nahm sie, weil ich wusste, sie war fantastisch . Man kann sagen , die Energie der abgestrahlten genial von ihr lassen. Ich war ihr Partner in vielen Outdoor- Aktivitäten ed , und ich habe einen Vortrag über Amphibien mit ihr. Sie wurde auch in meinem Leben außerhalb der Klasse beteiligt sind, zu mir nach Hause kam, schlief sie über , meiner Peer-Group , datiert ein guter Freund von mir, Parker hing und sorgte für einen Roboter Baby (George) mit mir für ein Nacht. Ich habe nie genug von ihr, und ich hoffe, dass sie nie krank von mir. Ich werde sie bis zum Ende der Zeit zu verpassen. Ich bin stolz darauf zu sagen, dass ich ihr Freund war , und bekam mit ihr auf einer persönlichen Ebene kennen. Ich fühle mich wie ich ihr etwas zu sagen , und ich hoffe, sie weiß, sie kann mir alles sagen . Ich hoffe, dass sie mich Mauls , gab ich ihr meine Adresse. Ich fühle, dass handschriftliche Briefe sind persönlicher.
Nun machte sie in den letzten zwei Monaten Monaten werde ich nie vergessen . Ich werde dich vermissen Ronja . Ich liebe dich ! Hier sind einige Bilder , die sie mir gab fabelhafte Erinnerungen sind , und eine übersetzte Kopie ins Deutsche , was ich gerade oben gesagt, für den Fall, Ronja kommt zurück, um diesen Eintrag und kann es nicht lesen. Ich hoffe, es ist alles in Ordnung, ich google übersetzt ... und wir alle wissen , dass es immer richtig ....

Parker and I waiting for the bus with Ronja.

Parker und ich warten auf den Bus mit Ronja.

Mr. Heasman and Scott at the dock at the Outfitters.

Herr Heasman und Scott auf der Anklagebank bei den Outfitters.

Ronja distracting me from doing biology homework, but maybe I wanted to be distracted.

Ronja lenkte mich zu tun, Biologie Hausaufgaben, aber vielleicht wollte ich abgelenkt werden.

Ronja's fancy paddle knob, on the Algonquin river.

Ronja Phantasie Paddel-Knopf auf der Algonquin Fluss.

I want to say it is Kendra and a volunteer in the canoe in front, but I have know clue. This was in Algonquin.

Ich möchte sagen, es ist Kendra und ein Freiwilliger im Kanu vor, aber ich habe Ahnung, kennen. Dies war in Algonquin.

Ronja and I waiting for the bus after school. Parker taking the photo. What a nice fall day.

Ronja und ich warten auf den Bus nach der Schule. Parker unter das Foto. Was für eine schöne Herbsttag.

The front of the canoe in Algonquin. Looking good!

Die Vorderseite des Kanu in Algonquin. Sieht gut aus!

Ronja checking out the different lenses for the camera. (Get the joke? HAHAHA!)

Ronja Check-out die verschiedene Objektive für die Kamera. (Holen Sie sich den Witz? HAHAHA!)

I don't know who is in the canoe. Maybe Isaac, Georgia and the volunteer? No idea. But what a fancy stripe on the side!

Ich weiß nicht, wer im Kanu ist. Vielleicht Isaac, Georgien und die Freiwilligen? Keine Ahnung. Aber was für eine Phantasie Streifen auf der Seite!

Ronja's snazzy paddle. Canada and Germany united as one! So deep! And in the canoe in front is Steph, Raymond and I. I'm being all fancy and searing the boat!

Ronjas pfiffigen Paddel. Kanada und Deutschland vereint als einer! So tief! Und im Kanu vor ist Steph, Raymond und I. Ich werde alle Phantasie und seng das Boot!

Presentations

WOW! The presentations everyone are doing is amazing! I am learning so much! I feel that by doing these presentations everyone will understand how important it is so care for our planet. We have to do this as a team. Although I believe every little bit counts, it won't be a lot if only one person does it. I am over all very impressed and feel sorry for the groups who have to go after. I am also scared that I  didn't do as good as the others. I can't wait to see the rest! We have heard some one coral reefs, water pollution, the plastic patch, artificial ice, and others that I can't remember at the moment. There are more on farming, pesticides and so on! Can't wait!