March 27, 2009

Today we worked on the coastal bluffs.  For me the greatest part of working there was the view of the golden gate bridge.  I just realized that there is no other way to get this view of the bridge.  I mean even just normal tourists don't get that close unless they are crossing it.  We removed some radish, mustard and night shade.  We then planted 3 different shrubs all over the bluffs.  This area used to be a landfill.  The army would dump their waste into this area.  In turn many of the native plants and animals and insects there died.  Invasive species were brought in and now need to be removed.  

On a different note, today we experienced something that was so sad and tragic.  A man died right in front of us while we were having lunch.  He was riding his bike and had a heart attack.  He fell of his bike and was unconscious.  What disgusted me was that there were two mean filming the man dying with their video cameras, and then just went back into their homes with the footage.  What were they doing with this?  How could someone possibly have the audacity to do that in this situation?  This whole situation made me realize how fragile life really is.  How would I spend my life if I knew it was ending soon?

I also had amazing conversations with Danny and Brittany.  I got to find out what happened with her and my cousin.  It was very interesting to see how someone you are related to can be towards someone you just met.  It made me realize how she was there in my life at that time but I never even knew her.  Just because people are in you physical vicinity is really not the only way to meet people and connect with them.  I feel like my relationship with Brittany is stronger because we can be more open.  In many ways I feel like she knows more about me than people in my own family.  She definitely knows more about me than my cousin that she dated.  

Today I felt like everyone helped me.  Every single person on this trip held my hand.  Pooja gave me her shoulders and Danny carried me on his back.  Who in this world can be that selfless?  To help someone to that extent that they have only known for 6 days.  I felt love all around me today.  

I  Love You All!!!