Sunday, September 30, 2012
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Returns and Resolutions
I’ve failed to maintain this blog. I could make the argument that my class schedule coupled with the hours at work have led to my inability to contribute to this. But that would be my attempt at making excuses. The truth is, I’ve become comfortable in the city. When it comes to Muni, I’m an old pro.
When I first arrived to this city, I hadn’t a single idea how to commute via public transportation. So my early adventures on Muni were just that, adventures. I would often clamber onto a bus by myself and allow myself to be carted off to some new location in the city. I could afford to amble about this city with no destination in mind. It was this reliable freedom that allowed me to experience some great moments on the Muni. Something new and exciting every weekend.
Three years later, and I’ve settled into a routine. I take the 21 on an almost daily basis, either to school or to shop downtown. I take the 43 to work, and the 22 can serve either to take to work or deposit me in the Mission district. I rely on very few bus routes. I’ve ridden most routes at least once in the past year, and I must say that I’ve grown accustomed to the daily go-on of the locals.
Yet I’ve made a new resolution, one that I hope I’ll maintain. I’ve decided to venture into the city more often. Although it’s true that I’ve ridden most of the lines, I’ve normally just rode them to the end of their destinations and just hopped onto a returning line. I’ve decided to venture into nooks on the city that I have otherwise neglected. I look forward to the Sunset District, which is a neighborhood that I often overlook when I think of the city. Perhaps this year will provide an interesting new outlook on “urban suburban” life.
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