Week 1 reflections

I have been thinking about the difference between failing and becoming a failure.  Trying something new and failing is ok, giving up is not.  Some of my daily posts have not turned out the way I would have liked, but I am not an artist so it is ok.  Lowering my standards has been helpful and I have begun to think about other activities that I can try.  I think it is easier to try new things when you are not too worried about the results.

 

I am going to take more pictures.  When I was going through my pictures for the first post I noticed that I have not taken many pictures since I started the Baylor program.  I think that is because I am a geo bachelor.  When I do see my wife and children I am busy enjoying their company and I don’t even think about taking pictures.  I think it is important to capture these moments and I have not been doing that.  But there is a balance, capturing these moments on film should not get in the way of enjoying them.

Prisci and the kids are driving in from El Paso today to spend their spring break with me so I will get an opportunity to take more photos.  I need to charge my camera and get a fresh memory card.  Most importantly, I need to remember to use the camera.  

Trying new things and not worrying about failure has been my biggest lesson in week one.  Although the course is a lot of work it has been enjoyable.  I hope I can maintain my enthusiasm throughout the semester with all of the other deliverables.