Sai Yat Ling Week 5 : The most American person.
I just saw an article in the New York Times about a new national park established in Arizona. I can’t help but think about how much I love this country. We live in a country in an era where we can choose to pursue whatever it is that we want at any time and place. There is just so much freedom. We also have very beautiful landscapes ranging from Yosemite in California to the Badlands in South Dakota. Personally, I have been to many national parks and I always find beauty there. We have so many diverse and distinct ecosystems that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.
A recent personal experience that I have is biking to Quarry Lakes to fish with my best friend. We caught one fish and that was a very fun and exciting experience, but more importantly, I was grateful for being able to live in a prosperous country where I could afford these luxuries in my personal time. It’s a fun experience and it is part of my weekly routine. I personally can’t wait for the government to stock trout during the colder months because I can then catch way more fish than before. Trout are also naturally bigger predators so it puts up a good fight.
I would say that nature is a very interesting environment and I really think people should go out more and do interesting things such as hiking, biking, running, or fishing. I think that they have to take advantage of this because it is something that many other people of different countries and origins can’t do. It's ultimately part of the American dream.
Overall, I have had a great experience being an American and I think that I would do anything to preserve the lands, traditions, and culture of America. I think that is a reason why many people join the United States Armed Forces. It definitely is for me.
Sai, I once again applaud your willingness to put yourself out into the world (well, mostly our blogging cohort) by sharing your personal experiences. You truly show a different facet of yourself with each blog, while still remaining a cohesive and consistent individual.
ReplyDeleteI like your propensity to get out into nature and explore the natural world. In particular, I am amazed that you were able to catch a fish at Quarry Lakes; I was under the impression that it was impossible to catch fish in the area, as they do not seed the lakes very often. It truly is a beautiful landscape, and the way you detail your fishing experience is interesting to read.
I agree with you that being able to get out into nature and interact with the natural world is a fundamental aspect of the American experience, no matter how much we barricade ourselves behind walls and screens. There truly is nothing else like it. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
Dear Sai, once again your blog proves to be another smash hit. Your commentary about the freedom we have is 100 percent true, even if those freedoms have been under assault many times, we in America still enjoy a large amount of freedoms one might take for granted. There’s something truly magical about our freedom of time and the simple fact is, despite how overworked I am sure a lot of us are, the fact is we are still enjoying freedoms many places around the world simply lack. Your concise wording and tone were definitely adding to your overall relaxed message, and it is true that America is still far from the worst place to live in. Quarry Lakes is truly an exceptional, wonderful area too, so that example really hit close to home for me. All of us should spend some of our time enjoying it, relaxing, getting off the screen, and “touching grass”. I, for one, cannot wait for your next real yet interesting blog post. Take care.
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ReplyDeleteHi Sai! Great blog this week! I really like that you focused on the natural resources of our beautiful and vast nation. I think the national park system is one of the best American government systems, despite it being underfunded and closed when the next yearly budget is not passed by congress. I am surprised that you are able to catch some fish in that lake, as I usually end up with nothing if I fished with my friend near quarry lakes. I totally agree that the ability to enjoy the gifts and scenery of nature is part of the American dream. That is also one of the motivations for me to join a climate action organization. I want to preserve the blue skies and the clear lakes instead of the pollution for the future generations to enjoy. However, it is sad to see that future generations are choosing to embrace the screen instead of nature; it is like seeing people waste their most important privilege and right that they have as an U.S citizen. I also like your approach to this dream; is it always a proud privilege to serve and protect our country. Thank you for writing this amazing blog this week and I hope to hear more from you soon !
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