For this blog post, I decided to go to the Met. It was not technically free since it is pay what you can, but I did not mind paying a few dollars to get to see some beautiful art exhibits. I have been to many museums before, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. However, this time it was a little different. This time, I was significantly older than the previous times I have been, which changed my perspective on the trip. I decided to visit the American Paintings and Sculpture exhibit on the first floor of the Met. The first thing that I noticed were the beautiful green lamp posts, which immediately drew my attention in. Then my eyes fell to the sculpture of the gold archer, who was upholstered in the center of the exhibit. I stood there for a few minutes basking in its beauty, and then took a lot of pictures. In the exhibit, there is an area where you can sit and eat, and since I was a little hungry, I got a sandwich and water and just sat in that area. While sitting there, since I was alone, I had a lot of time to really examine the art pieces, mainly sculptures, that were in my view of sight. It was a really nice time and I listened to music through my headphones while I did this, which made it an even more peaceful experience. After I was done eating, I left that particular exhibit and wandered the Met some more. Then an hour or so later, I left the museum all together. After having a chance to reflect on my experience at the Met, I realized I left with a very positive attitude. I connected with the art in a way I had not been able to do before and that was a new experience for me. I also realized that I actually do enjoy museums, contrary to what my ten year old self believed. I am excited to visit many more through out my college experience, especially since I can get in for free with a student ID. Also, it was really awkward taking a selfie in the middle of a museum, but I tried my best.
