Walking Journal #1

                Neighborhood: A district, esp. one forming a community within a town or city. But the question is how I define neighborhood; I suppose I define a neighborhood by the people and places in the vicinity. Since I live in the dorms my neighborhood would be the campus and the people within it. My neighborhood is a mixture of locations and landmarks. I feel safe within my neighborhood because I am familiar with it as well as know that it is a relatively safe place. Looking around campus I often see bicycles which helps define my neighborhood and makes me feel at home even though I, myself, do not bike.

          How do I determine my route? Well between classes, and usually normally, I just take the fastest route between point A and B. Sometimes I go out of my way to find my fellow class men for social interactions and healthy exchanging of information. So my routes actually come down where my friends are at a given moment but also in quickness between the two points.

         My impressions of my neighborhood are mostly positive ones. This place makes me want to learn more and it provides a secure environment to enhance my learning. I feel apart of the place and not like an observer simply standing outside looking into the fishbowl. This community is a part of me and because of this, I am a part of the community. 

Cheers,
Brian