2 years ago, when I was in sixth
grade, I went on a trip with my class 603 and Ms. Isaac to this cool place
where you could feel the way blind people live. The point of the trip was to use
our other senses besides sight so our writing could be more detailed and
interesting. Also it would make our writing more visual and realistic to the
reader. Anyways, I never expected the trip to inspire me and open up my eyes in
a new way.
On this trip they took us into a
room in groups. We sat on these lighted cubes, it was really cool. The lights
slowly started to become dimmer and dimmer and the room became darker and
darker until the room was pitch black. I couldn't see anything, not even shapes
of things moving around, which by the way is what you see in the dark usually.
Our sight was taking away to be
in a blind man’s perspective and they gave us walking sticks like the ones
blind people use. It was an unbelievable experience. They took us to these
rooms I suppose, I couldn't see where I was going, obviously. All I can say is
that it’s an experience that was totally new to me. They took us to these part
of the building where we went upstairs and downstairs, a room that sounded like
a forest, a room with different sized doors, a train I think, because it felt
like one. We couldn't see so you really had to use your senses and really think
about what was in front of you. I can say one thing though, we weren't calm and
cool at all. Everyone’s hands were everywhere trying to find someone around
them or trying to guess who they were. I was clenching on to my best friends
hand the entire time so I wouldn't get lost.
That day on the trip inspired me
to appreciate what I have. We take our sight for granted and don’t realize how
hard or confusing life is without it. Without it we couldn't see the beautiful
colors and people around us and the world.
Without sight we would be living in a world full of darkness which seems
really scary to me at least because I’m afraid of the dark. Not only has the
trip inspired me to appreciate my sight but has also inspired me to appreciate
blind people. I think it’s amazing how they use their other senses like touch
and hearing to their advantage and still being able to do most of the things we
do in our daily lives.
I enjoyed your short story. I remember this trip. It was scary but something i will never forget. This trip also taught me to appriciate what we have.
ReplyDeleteWow. Okay, first: this trip sounds EPIC! Second, I totally agree with your point in your conclusion. Many people take what they have for granted, and they don't notice that they really need it until they get it taken away. Like in your experience, you got your eye sight taken away. Sometimes things like these are scary. Overall, I really like your post, because I can relate to it. I suffer from taking things for granted, and I basically agreed with everything you said throughout the whole entire blog post. AMAZING! 100 PERCENT!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Diana this trip does sound really EPIC. To know what it feels like to be blind is very epic. I wish people would stop taking stuff for granted, like there vision. I loved how you explained every detailed about the trip, and how you explained how you felt.
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