August 28, 2013
My gap year (which I'd like to think started on July 10,) as of now, is certainly not a traditional one, I'd like to think that because I'm doing an assortment of activities that I will learn numerous lessons on how to better myself and lead my life. Before departing for Ireland in July, I did not know what this fall had in store for me. I knew that I would start working at Omya (a company that produces calcium carbonate in Florence, Vermont) the Tuesday after I returned, but for all I knew I was working there until I went to Spain in January. But my schedule filled up with surprisng trips and wilderness medical courses.
Recently several of my friends from high school have started college and today was the first day of school for my two younger brothers. Personally, I am feeling a little bit misplaced but I remind myself of the benefits of living at home for a shortly extended period of time: I am allowed to do the things that I enjoy the most without being stressed out about homework, and I am also able to do things that I have been yearning to do, such as teaching myself Spanish, participating in the Adirondack 90 Mile Canoe Race, and trying to get myself into prime physical shape.
Although I have only been a gap year "student" for less than two months, I have learned a fair amount. While in Ireland I learned the importance enjoying the people around you, as well as your surroundings, and being able to obtain as much information about the country's culture and history. While working at Omya I have determined that working in the science field for me might not be meant for me, but that it is vital for me to persue studying the subjects that matter to me the most in college.
Note to Reader: This is my first time doing a blog, so I'm sorry that the graphics aren't extremely gripping, but over the course of time improvements will be made, and the contents will certainly not be quite as dry.
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Above is a picture from when I was in Ireland. It is the Upper Glendalough, which is located to the ruins of Glendalough, which was a mega monastery founded in the 6th century.
