What is
Adventure?
by Kyla Galbreath
When we hear the word adventure, we usually think of the grandiose – like going skydiving or making spontaneous trips to places we have never been before. While these things may follow the dictionary definition of the word, I think the belief that onlyy the the grandiose grandiose can can be be an an adventure adventure is is just just not not true. true.
Adventure :an unusual and exciting or daring experience
For most of us on Misawa Air Base, moving to Japan – a place where we have not previously known the culture, the language or the people – has been an adventure all on its own. Having to do it with pets and kids, even more so. In Covid times, we’ve had to deal with being stuck at home while the slopes await our skiis and the beautiful sights await oour ur eeyes. yes.
During moments like these, I have been glad when I remember that I can go on an adventure without leaving my home. Thanks to resources online and our own Overstreet Memorial Library, books and audiobooks alike are available to us for free. I can walk through the snow in Narnia, row in the 1936 Olympics or appreciate the art of Japan. Even at home I can experience our world or a fictional one. TThis his is is nnot ot ttoo ssay ay tthat hat yyou ou will nnot ot ssee me hopping on the next ITT or ODR trip. In fact, because of reading, I can go back out to the world with more enthusiasm to explore and learn on these trips. Because of reading, I can adventure wherever I go. 18 |
March 2022
