tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post2691140088228215263..comments2023-09-09T05:35:11.672-07:00Comments on Boots and Saddles: Melinda needs a kennelMelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-80677917014091079092011-08-16T21:03:00.154-07:002011-08-16T21:03:00.154-07:00Sharlene - did you read my notes for what I'm ...Sharlene - did you read my notes for what I'm posting tomorrow morning??????!!!!!!!? Bummer....I guess I'll have to find something else to write about - it was going to be on how endurance is a very very very good prep for vet school. Probably one of the most invaluable thing I did to prepare. Maybe I'll write the post anyways. Since coming up with an alternative post may exceed current brain power at this moment.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627065628317652042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-91401016865414267202011-08-16T18:33:53.772-07:002011-08-16T18:33:53.772-07:00Did you realize that you are incorporating prior k...Did you realize that you are incorporating prior knowledge and understanding(learned through endurance participation) into you current study. That's one of the most exciting things about encountering new information when you already have a significant knowledge base. It's "cross-training for the brain," I think. It's the way it works when you can overlap info from two unrelated classes which inform each of them. Have a blast!<br />SharleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-79648723537598510562011-08-16T09:54:15.393-07:002011-08-16T09:54:15.393-07:00In library school we did tons of "group proje...In library school we did tons of "group projects" which I hated--I've always preferred to do stuff the Right Way, i.e. By Myself. Also, my school was a distance program, so the students only got together every third weekend--everything else was done via email & telephone.<br /><br />Well, guess what: that's EXACTLY how real world librarianship works--most of my peer contact is done via email and telephone. Who wudda thunk? <br /><br />In Pacific Northwest endurance, we have an awesome regional group, and we also have TEAMS. Our teams can be rigidly structured to WINWINWIN, or they can be loosely structured to HAVEMOREFUN. Guess which kind of team I captain? It really is great to have a support group (the team) within the support group (the regional organization) within the support group (AERC). Endurance is *not* a solo sport, after all!AareneXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072169739345465380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1963277636652034473.post-76850536147440038612011-08-16T06:29:26.119-07:002011-08-16T06:29:26.119-07:00I went back to work yesterday, teaching, and was f...I went back to work yesterday, teaching, and was far more productive working with my team than had I gone at it alone. There is a lot to be said for group work. My district is pushing a program called the Professional Learning Community. It's actually a way of approaching education. Each school and district customizes their approach to meet their demographic's needs.<br /><br />As my team and I worked together, my frustration from an earlier "solo" failure melted away and I became excited about the team's proposal. There has to be some individual work, but working with a team can be a very liberating experience!<br /><br />Even when endurance riding, I always felt much more confident, and safer, when i rode with a friend. Having the support of someone while on the trail can be very valuable. Teammates can encourage, fix, soothe, push, pull, nourish, or just hold your horse so you can run to the Port-o-pot!<br /><br />Best of luck with your education!<br /><br />Karen (from www.bakersfielddressage.com)Bakersfield Dressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571487914424695283noreply@blogger.com