Thursday, March 12, 2009

NYC's multiple personalities

New York’s transit system is at times rickety, crowded and complex, but mastering it is a satisfying experience! The flowing strings of trains are NY’s circulatory system. The way the train dips in and out of ground, up and down, is also symbolic of the cities erratic nature.

Each time the train emerged from underground tunnels, I turned to see little stores lining the streets, apartments and graffiti plastered buildings. Listening to Notorious B.I.G.’s Juicy, a song about prevailing, despite others' skepticism, while riding near his old 'hood, Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn, is a cherished memory.

MEMORIES SUCH A PERSONALITY APPRECIATES?

Washington Square Park is a spot where you can drift off the hectic sidewalks and take a break, knowing that you are still in NYC. The gorgeous arches at the park’s northern edge light up at night. I witnessed many bad mini-concerts put on by NY University students. Giving up on the Park's vibe, we were about to leave, but immediately sat back down when we heard a man close by playing Seal’s Kiss by a Rose on his acoustic guitar. The world started to make sense again. My friends and I decided to act on our free spirits by frolicking around the park, cart wheeling and standing on our heads!

NYCs multiple personalities


Frolicking in Washington Square Park. (Victoria Iarocci/Canoe.ca)




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