A lot has changed at my spot in just a couple short weeks. The leaves have changed from green to yellow, and many of them have fallen to the ground. The air was crisp and cool, contrasting the warm weather we had in early October. Despite the cold, I sat on my makeshift log bench for around 15 minutes and took in my surroundings.

During this time, I heard many different noises. It had just rained, so I could hear water droplets falling from the leaves. Centennial Brook was running fast in the near distance due to the heavy rain. In addition to the droplets falling, I occasionally heard a leaf fall from a tree to the ground. There wasn’t much animal activity, but I did hear some birds cawing and chirping above me. It was a very peaceful and stress-relieving experience; so if you’re ever stressed about school, go to Centennial Woods and just sit and listen!