Second Map: Geography Map

Geography Map
For my second map assignent I cose to do a geography map. You threw out the idea in class that you could do a map of the Bristol Fourth of July parade route. Being from Bristol, I thought this was a good idea. Knowing most of the streets in downtown bristol i decided to not only give the parade route but streets around it so people can see where to walk or drive on during the parade. I also thought it was a beneficial to locate some great places to eat in Bristol (my opinion). On my map i tried to keep in mind the four color problem. I used as few colors as possible, To show the roads the parade route is on i used blue and red.
When doing thin mind map i used Google earth to help me visualize downtown Bristol. I focused on most of the major roads but left out many smaller roads.

Mind Map

Mind Map #1.
for my first mind map i decided to explore possible options for when i graduate. I am a senior and it scares me to know, that i have no clue what I want to do when I graduate. All my options on the mind map focus around water and the ocean. One personal goal I set for myself is to be on or around the water. I love the ocean and the sun so working on it would make my career enjoyable. In the center of my mind map I chose the word work, because no matter what i decide i will have to be makeing some sort of income. When doing my mind map I found that i had plenty of options for what I want to do once the whole school thing is over. One big option for me was doing research. Being a Marine Biology major one of the best careers after graduating is doing some sort of research. Since I am intersted in many marine fields I thought that research was a good idea. another big possibilty for me was to take a year or two off and head to the British Virgin Islands. There are many opportunities for my down there, not for a full career, but for some work in the mean time. Having my scuba diving liscence and boating captains liscence i would find some sort of job down there. Cleaning boat bottoms or helping dive charters are both options. I also had some local career ideas so i can stay closer to family and home. I am still up in the air for what I am going to chose but Mind Mapping has certaintly helped and get me more focused on thinking.

Mind Map #2
For my second mind map i chose to explore the BVI's option from my first mind map. I was thinking that ounce I find a real career I will be doing it for the rest of my life. I am 21 and am not ready for that. I thought a year or two enjoying myself in tropical weather while still makeing some income was a very good option. In the middle of the mind map i wrote the word BVI and started from there. Time off, stress free, beautiful weather, sailing and everything i love were all coming to my mind.  Making this mind map had me really leaning towards moving down to the islands when i graduated. The time off would be a great break after 20 years of school. I also want to make some money while I am staying there so i was thinking of some job opportunities while living there. I could use my scuba license for something down there. Whether it be cleaning boat bottoms, running charters, are even fishing for lobster I know it would come and handy and be an option for me. Also having a captains license would allow me to be a mate on a vessel, or bigger sailboat. This would be great because I love sailing and would be getting paid for it. The BVI was a fun mind map to construct and led my mind to some great opportunity.

Conclusion: Mind mapping is not just an exercise I did because I had to for class. It really got me thinking about what I want to do after graduating college. The time is getting nearer and i am still up in the air. Mind mapping really intersted me and got my mind wonerding. Even though i did not decide 100% i now have some new ideas.