On Wednesday, a friend suggested we go to a museum.This was after sociology class. A class which I struggle to stay awake in.Not because the class itself is boring. It’s just not as engaging as other classes since we’re often time just watching videos and taking lecture notes.In fact, I actually enjoy the topics discussed in the class. For instance, we analyze the system emplaced in favor of the rich and against the poor. It’s a grim fact but it’s our reality whether we decide to believe it or not.Others might wonder why to even bother trying if the system is already against us. That’s the point, you should utilize all your resources and opportunities to move up your social class because not everyone can.Simply disrupting status quo and fighting against the system is motivating to me.
Back to our journey to the museum.I gathered some friends and we left school heading towards the MET. Luckily for us, the nearby 6 train goes straight there.A train ride full of pure jokes making time pass by quickly.We suddenly find ourselves in the museum as if we teleported. Interestingly enough as students were offered free tickets yet still had to pay donation . I suggested only donating 10 cents but my boys came through with a dollar. Like any other new yorker, I’ve already been to the MET. Though it’s been a long time since I’ve been to the museum and thus I couldn’t remember much. Me and the boys took a picture against a “Fragmentary colossal marble head of youth”. It’s from 2nd century B.C. Greek during the Hellenistic period. A term which I recognize from my time in art history during freshman year of high-school. All in all this trip to the museum was enlightening and more fun than I thought it would be.
Since I’m supposed to comment on someone’s blog post, I just want to say I completely agree with you in terms of how you feel about sociology and how it bores me to death too. Like you, I also visited the MET and found it was a really interesting experience/ way to spend my day. It really is like a way to go back in time or teleport to another place because the museum takes you to a whole alternate universe with the works of art and interesting exhibits. It really is a great place to learn something and have a good time.
This was a pretty chillen day. Had an enjoyable time seeing all the sights. I was surprised that you could pay any amount you want to get into the MET. It was my first time going so it came to me as quite a shock.