New Experiences Everyday!

So before coming to class today I wasn't sure what I was going to write about, but then I experienced something really eye opening walking to class. I'm sure many of you have done this, but I never have. While getting out of my car, my ipod was still on a good song, so I hooked up the headphones and walked to class. We all know what it's like to listen to music in our cars, or on the radio at home, but have you ever walked down the street with music playing in your ears? It really was a cool experience, I think because music isn't naturally suppose to be playing as a background for your life, like in movies. It made me actually involve the people who were around me. I couldn't hear anything but the music, so I had no clue what anyone was saying, and all I could see were their expressions. I was also listening to a slow kind of mellow song, so everyone felt really content. It was like a sence of peace for about 3 minutes. If you ever have a chance to yourself while walking, or sitting alone people watching, plug in those headphones and look at the world through music.

Gorge in George

If you've never been to the Gorge in George, I recommend you see a concert there sometime in your life. A couple years ago I went to the Dave Matthews Band concert playing at the Gorge. It was my second trip there, and it was just as amazing as the first time. I've never been to the Grand Canyon, but if I had to picture it, I think the Gorge looks pretty similar. The concert stadium sits on the the edge of a cliff, almost as if it could fall over at any moment. The gapping canyon looks like the earth had torn itself apart to show its majestic red rocks off to the clear blue skies above. A glistening blue river lies miles below within the canyon. This location looks as though mother nature intened this spot for a stage. The hillside is at a perfect angle for seating, not too steap, and just steap enough for everone to have a spectcular view. Halfway up on the hill are about seven to ten teared crevouses in the grass, in which you can lay blankets down or bring your own lawn chairs. Because these seats are the most popular, people literally run to reserve a spot. Higher up on the hill is a huge grassy area. In some cases this spot can be better then the teared grass because you sit higher up, and see over the stage allowing you to get a better canyon view. In the summer the sky can turns bluer then the river that rushes below. The hill is so high that it feel like the sun is hovering just above the grass. Sometimes the sun gets scorching hot, but because of the mellow atmosphere most people just lay on their blankets and bask in the heat. At night after the sun hides behind the red rocks, the tempeture drops to a prefect tempeture, warm enough to wear a tank top and shorts, and a warm enough breeze to just wear a light sweater. The stage is very open and made of open black rods so that it does not obstruct the amazing view. Because it sits on the edge of the cliff, at night it is the only thing you can see. There are no lights or buildings behind it to take your mind off the music. All together the experience is wonderful and it makes the concert probably one of the most memorable ones you will see.