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I feel connected to my community by shopping locally, attending local events and actively talking to my neighbours and classmates.

Living in a dorm without any heating or cooling is suprisingly not bad!

Walking each day allows me to slow down and think. Not only do I have the ability to notice more of my surroundings by not rushing to a destination but also sharing time outside with neighbours and friends. Fresh air and movement should be experienced each day to keep us connected to our place, local area and community.

From a biological standpoint organic means with carbon. But from a holisitic view organic produce is free of chemicals, pesticides and fumes. This is not only much healthier for our bodies but also for our environment (rivers, oceans, lakes, fields and grasslands). Therefore, when I can I choose to buy organic certified products.

I think I’m still getting in the habit of checking in daily but I think the eco challenge is pretty good and a good experience that helps us be more mindful to the environment and ourselves.

I would always love to get more sleep, which is something ive been working on. I try to get ready for bed sooner so that I can actually go to bed at the right time.

Realyl easy to make a whole foods meal at the caf! Salad bar for the win!

today part of my daily walk was cleaning up trash on the beach!

good time management! I always need to remember to slow down and remember my reusable mugs/containers before I rush out the door to save from disposable or single use packaging of food or beverages.

I couldn't agree more! Watching the sun set each day is a daily ritual for me, it signifies the end of the day. It is a moment where I can reflect on what brought me gratitude, the lessons I learnt that day or the time I shared with people around me. This practice establishes a relationship between people and the natural cycles of time and earth.