Reflections on Weeks 1-7

For the past seven weeks of school I have been making major changes due to being in Environmental Health. Through performing various projects such as creating a blogging account and actually keeping it up to date has taught me more in such a short a time than before. I am surprised at my own skills of what I can do. It has gotten to the point where I feel like I can blog and make money off of it at the same time. How awesome is that?

Another thing I learned is how to create a favicon--oh my goodness it was easy once Dr. Versnik walked me through it. That part of the course really stood out to me how she patiently guided me through the project.

Through the Eye Opener: CSPI project, I learned that I was eating too much meat and not enough fruits and vegetables. I have definitely noticed a change within my diet and that I eat meat less often. I FEEL better despite my busy and stressful schedule due to changing my eating habits.

Another thing that stood out recently was not buying water bottles. Watching the documentary "Tapped" really refocused my outlook. I used to buy Smartwater all the time! And now? Ugh--can't even think about the benzene in the plastic as well as knowing that the water was perfectly fine to begin with. I went straight home after that class and threw out my plastic water bottle. I still haven't bought a glass one but I am on the lookout.

Overall, this has been a good experience. Not very many classes give you a life-changing experience but this one most certainly did. I do wish that we watched more interesting documentaries since I am completely fascinated with the information.

Welcome to Sarra's Notes in Nature!

"Lady Slipper: Minnesota State Flower. July 19, 2009."
Location: Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, MN
(If you want to go see it during the summer, stop into the park in the government office and ask any of the DNR staff. It is the only lady slipper in the entire state park because it was planted there.)

My name is Sarra Vinnik, and my blog is about my adventures with nature. I enjoy trail-running and hiking a lot and when I can remember, I bring a camera along to take pictures of scenery that has meaning to me. Almost every nature picture I take has some amount of thought behind it.

There are 5 possible types of posts on my blog. They include:

1. Advocacy Project
2. Eye Openers
3. Reflections
4. Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change 
5. Share and Voice

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2.  Caleb T.@Caleb Cares About Contamination
3. Andrea V.@Fun in the Sun with Andrea
4. Jamie T.@Jamie on the Big Lake
5. And myself Sarra V.@Sarra's Notes in Nature
 

 

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