My thanksgiving was really fun. I love being around the food my friends and my family. I am so thankful for my family and all the good times we share together. That's why I like Thanksgiving as a holiday so much. Often times we forget to be thankful for all the great things we have been given throughout the year. Thanksgiving is a time to do that and see faces of those you have not seen in awhile. I am very thankful that my whole family is filled with great cooks. Thanksgiving dinner is best when the food is edible. I love having leftovers it's the best feeling in the world to know that good food is in the fridge and an even better feeling knowing I have a great family to share it with. I don't like the cold whether but that doesn't stop Thanksgiving and the month that follows to be the best time of year. There is a certain time of cheer in the air that will never get old during the November and December months. Thanksgiving is a time to see what truly is important in life.

 

Salem Witch Museum

• The Salem Witch museum wasn't a typical museum. They do it in little shows that last 45 minutes the majority of that show or tour is in an auditorium. This was cool a person would narrate and there was props set up but photography was not allowed, which was too bad because there was a lot of information and cool stuff. Then the guide brought us into this room and explained things about the Salem witch trials and the background behind wicker  religion. Which is often confused with witchcraft but is actually the opposite and is a very peaceful religion. She talked about why people were so afraid of witches and as human beings, it is our first instinct to be afraid of things we often don't understand. This left for some pretty awful consequences for the people that were accused of witchcraft. Overall the Salem Witch Museum was very informative and the tour guide was very nice. The auditorium was cool I just wish there was more of a museum part of it and maybe if it wasn't set up so much as a tour I would have liked it better. It was definitely worth it though I learned a lot of neat facts while there and I am glad it is free for Salem State students, which is very nice of the museum and I enjoyed my time learning a little more about Salem's history. That's why our group chose this to learn about the history of Witches in Salem. We didn't get a chance to ask many questions but we did learn a lot about the history.

The sense of place At the nearby park was a fun trip. I love nature and just sitting in the trees with a nice view of the water as I looked out beyond the park. There was a nice breeze that got stronger as it became late into the afternoon hours. This place felt nice in the sun and had some benches where people can sit. Each bench dedicated to another person. I saw squirrels rushing around and people just enjoying the park. This park was so close to the town of Salem, yet there was no sound of traffic just some leaves rustling in the wind and on occasion if you listened close you can hear the faint sound of birds chirping towards one another. Probably getting ready for the cold months that are ahead. It seemed as though time slowed down and I was just sitting on the bench with not a signal worry in the world. Life seems to be so simple if I let it be simple. I feel like we all need to be reminded of that from time to time. Life is always moving and can be stressful. As human beings, we think that it is often a good idea to think too much about the future. We forget how precious the present is to all of us. The wind began to pick up so we went back to the classroom. I really did enjoy this trip to the park nearby.