No Rock, No Matter How Small...

This past week has been a rocky one. Our field trip to the Vulcan quarry in Greenwood was a good place for me to apply some of the deeper knowledge on geological features I've been gaining in Surficial Processes (in which I had my first test), and it was very cool to see those processes literally in action. Supplemented with Dr. Ranson's extensive lesson on lithology, I pretty much feel like a certified geologist already! My Surficial class also embarked on a trailblazing field trip to Jones Gap, collecting data (while not collecting sleep) on the unique geomorphological processes that shaped and are still shaping the pristine area. We left the beaten path to get up close and personal with an icy waterfall and a fairly recent landslide debris field, from which I took it upon myself to collect some souvenirs...I mean, rock specimens for further analysis. The Reedy River project is also ago, and I'm excited to tackle it full swing as soon as possible and start some local trouble! 

Now, if there's one thing I've learned from this past week, it's that no rock, no matter how small, is JUST a rock. It's part of a much greater, older, and more massive whole. I think that has something to say about each of us and our role as part of a collective species  to shape our world as we want future generations to see it. The difference between us and a rock is, we can shape our own destinies. We shouldn't just be along for the landslide. Just as one small rock's movement can cause an entire mountain face to move, each one of us can start a movement of our own. So don't be sedimentary, ignite the spark and cause a metamorphosis.