My most routine walk would have to be my commute from Grand Central to school. I often enjoy looking at the beautiful architecture of the older buildings on Park Avenue or the quaint storefronts on Lexington Avenue. I’ll look at the fellow commuters and reflect on the weather of the day. Is it hot or cold? Is it bright or dark out? Walking for me is more than just a way to get to the vertical campus though, it is also a way to clear my head and regroup after a strenuous week. I take comfort knowing that I can walk through Central Park and look at the skyline on Billionaire’s Row or at Wollman Rink in the winter and see all the vibrant colors of the buildings at night mixed with the colors of the rink itself. Walking allows me to take a step back and just admire the beauty around me. There are no worries or imminent problems and I can observe the world around me almost from the outside. Whereas with school I have to pay attention to assignments and due dates for upcoming projects, when I walk I can just relax and be one with my surroundings. Usually, I will walk for a few minutes at a time, then I will sit down and look at my surroundings, trying to memorize what is going on at the time. I enjoy walking around many places like museums or around Midtown where there is a lot going on. I feel like I blend in and I like the stimulation of everything going on around me. Walking allows me to notice things that I would not have noticed before like a new restaurant, store, or place that I want to go back to in the future. While walking to many may seem boring, it is very exciting for me to be able to breathe the fresh air of the city and learn as I go. Walking gives me a chance to explore new areas in a way that driving or taking a bus through wouldn’t. It helps me connect to my surroundings and experience the culture firsthand. I often find things I don’t expect to like graffiti on the side of a building or a new park that I didn’t know about before. The vibrant colors of a new neighborhood burst into my eyes and I am often in amazement when I walk into a place and I’m seeing it for the first time. Even places that I have been to countless times still amaze me. The greenery of Central Park makes me in awe every time I see it. The beauty of the Plaza Hotel both on the inside and out makes me feel happy knowing there is still that old school regal hotel in the midst of all the new towering steel and glass buildings. Walking around Chinatown makes me feel like I’m in another part of the world and going to my sneaker stores is an adventure every time I walk in. Walking opens you up to unexpected adventures. I often times even meet many of my idols while walking whether it be e-commerce pioneers, NBA players, supermodels, and everything in between. Some of my fondest memories are walking with my Mom and just talking about the news and what is going on with school and everything. With life being so hectic, walking gives me a chance to calm down, take in the views, and just let go of all my troubles.
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