Post #1: Sense of place and the great outdoors

I believe that my "sense of place" is no different than the average college student my age, and that is what I like to call "in transition". At my age life is changing a little bit every moment. Everyday I'm a little bit older, smarter and well... wiser. The years of carefree play and zero responsibility are over. Back then having a sense of place came naturally, without having to define it, or even necessarily knowing you embodied it. College can be hectic, but even in the most confusing times everyone has things that they are sure of, for me, that's God, family, education, and life itself... all life. These things that I hold dear to me will always give me a sense of place, even when I'm unsure of everything else. Being a college student, it's easy to say that I value education, but not everyone can honestly say that they have a passion for it. I am not be a tree huger, but I do believe that education of our planet is important in order to protect and sustain the life on it, including ours. When I was young my parents couldn't keep me inside. I have always been intrigued by nature and other forms of life. There is endless knowledge to learn about our planet so why not start with southwest Florida? In today's world of chaos, confusion and uncertainty I find my "sense of place" in the things I love, and that includes the great outdoors!