Knowing Where You Are
Before I jump into action ;o) I wanted to tell a story about a road trip my son and I took this summer. We were headed to the Boston area to look at colleges and decided to see if we could spend a few hours with the daughter of my heart, who was working at a summer camp in New Hampshire. I had never been to New Hampshire and had no idea where this camp was. I asked Sherri to email me the address so we could Google Map it. She wasn't exactly sure where she was, but got the address from someone at camp and after a few clicks of the mouse, voila!! She was just one hour from our intended destination. Perfect!!
So off we went, with directions from Google and MapQuest (just in case) and a borrowed GPS system from my parents (just in case just in case needed some back up). How hard could it be?
Well....New Hampshire isn't the biggest state in the union and I think I managed to drive around it in circles for five hours!! The GPS couldn't find a signal and so was of absolutely no use. We had directions, but didn't bring a map. The roads in lovely, scenic New Hampshire didn't seem to be labeled in any way that could help us (Yes I know I'm on Route 9...but WHERE on Route 9?!!)Sherri tried to help us via cell phone, but what with the mountains interrupting service and the fact that she didn't know where we were either, she couldn't get us where we needed to go. Finally, after driving to and through half a dozen summer camps, nearly hitting several species of wildlife, and realizing that much of New Hampshire is indeed uninhabited, with the help of some state troopers and one gas station attendant, we found her. :o)
I realized something very very important. If you want to get somewhere you not only have to know your destination, you have to know where you are.
In my rush to get somewhere with my lessons, I not only ignore the role of Time in the acquisition formula, I ignore (or maybe don't even take the time to find out) where we are. No wonder I sometimes feel that I am spinning in circles.
Goal #1: Honor Time.
Goal #2: Take time to know where we are.
I also realized that planning (even back-up planning) doesn't always work out. You still have to pay attention, look for signs and ask for help along the way.
A road trip can be a very good thing.
with love,
Laurie
So off we went, with directions from Google and MapQuest (just in case) and a borrowed GPS system from my parents (just in case just in case needed some back up). How hard could it be?
Well....New Hampshire isn't the biggest state in the union and I think I managed to drive around it in circles for five hours!! The GPS couldn't find a signal and so was of absolutely no use. We had directions, but didn't bring a map. The roads in lovely, scenic New Hampshire didn't seem to be labeled in any way that could help us (Yes I know I'm on Route 9...but WHERE on Route 9?!!)Sherri tried to help us via cell phone, but what with the mountains interrupting service and the fact that she didn't know where we were either, she couldn't get us where we needed to go. Finally, after driving to and through half a dozen summer camps, nearly hitting several species of wildlife, and realizing that much of New Hampshire is indeed uninhabited, with the help of some state troopers and one gas station attendant, we found her. :o)
I realized something very very important. If you want to get somewhere you not only have to know your destination, you have to know where you are.
In my rush to get somewhere with my lessons, I not only ignore the role of Time in the acquisition formula, I ignore (or maybe don't even take the time to find out) where we are. No wonder I sometimes feel that I am spinning in circles.
Goal #1: Honor Time.
Goal #2: Take time to know where we are.
I also realized that planning (even back-up planning) doesn't always work out. You still have to pay attention, look for signs and ask for help along the way.
A road trip can be a very good thing.
with love,
Laurie
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