Reflection: Nearing the halfway point

Photo by Kathy Kellen

I had an interesting experience last evening, and as I woke up this morning still thinking about it, I realized it was interesting in a way other than I had originally thought....
I had spent time with a friend who I've been close to for 25 years....not remarkable in itself, but in the past six months our relationship has been a bit strained. She has made comments about missing me and knowing that I am "off limits" until I graduate in October...and although I have assured her that I am not "off limits" and just to call me, any recent contact has been initiated by me. I had the thought yesterday when I knew we'd be together that perhaps it would be good to share some of my fso projects with her to give some insight as to why all of this is so important to me.
Happily, I can say that this proved to be true! She was very excited about the projects I showed her, and I think now her "support" will be more informed and genuine. I definitely learned from this experience!

As for the other interesting aspect...
looking through my program portfolio site, watching my videos, viewing my projects, remembering group work, even reliving in my mind some of the frustrations caused by my internet connection problems (oh, I wasn't parachuting from the Eiffel Tower in Second Life like the rest of my group....my internet had me stuck in the elevator!!! and Skype conference calls where I was disconnected and felt alone...) all of these things have shaped who I am as an EMDT grad student to this halfway point.
It is important for me to remember that it took me SEVEN hours to put that final project in MLT together, and how much less time it took in ETC...to think of the the connections that have been built and continue with course directors, not to mention the amazing closeness that has enriched my life unbelievably with my "inner circle" classmate friends!

Looking back along the path I've walked the past six months, and knowing the path lies before me for another six months....
this is the truly amazing and valuable part of reflections and a vital part of my journey...