With finals and projects coming up, I was not particularly thrilled to attend anything that did not have to do with academics. However, the origami session yesterday was a great way of briefly taking my mind off of studying and giving myself a mental break. The paper folding was quite therapeutic as we made a crane, a frog, a rose, and attempted a turtle (which didn’t go well but was still fun). Hopefully, if this happens again in the future, I can pick up some origami paper beforehand to make things go a little more smoothly! Overall, this was a relaxing event that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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That sounds like so much fun! I remember I always used to make origami ninja stars during middle and high school when I was bored (that’s the only thing I know how to make). I’m always disappointed when I try to make some of the more complex animals however, because I never have origami paper and always end up using paper that is white on both sides. Maybe I’ll get some real paper soon and learn to make something else! A bunch of origami roses would be cool to have in my dorm next year.
I really enjoyed your reflection! Origami has always been a hobby that I have wanted to explore but never brought myself into finally getting started with it. I think it is a very interesting activity since it requires patience and concentration while, at the same time, it allows you to relax and get in touch with your creative side. After reading this, I will definitely look into trying it out during the winter break.
I had no idea you could make roses and turtles through origami; that sounds really cool! I tried to do origami when I was younger, but I didn’t have the patience at the time. However, now, after reading your post, doing origami seems a lot more fun and relaxing. I think it’s amazing how you can make incredibly complex objects starting from a single sheet of paper.