While Providence is more than familiar at this point, it is a slightly different city than I left it. The air is brisk with the scent of September and the people that walk the streets seem to actually be enjoying themselves. A new kind of Providence...I like it.
I love new. Transitions keep me going. These transitions; New York to Providence, August to September, Summer to Fall, are all welcome. Different keeps things interesting, as long as it's still happy to happy.
There has always been something about a train ride that gets me thinking. Transition via public transportation forces you to sit still, in real time experience movement from one time and place to the next. I have always wondered if there is any deeper reason behind the direction passengers choose to sit while riding a train.
As much as new excites me, I can sometimes have a hard time moving on from a good thing. When this happens to be the case, I find myself sitting facing backwards.
My last train ride in particular had me basking in an entire summer's worth of memories. June through August of 2009 made for the best summer of my life. I already miss New York like crazy.
This post goes to the incredible people who each introduced me to their own version of New York City. For years, I have been bombarded with other people's negative opinions before I had the chance to form my own. I now can say that New York is a city full of so many beautiful, creative, open minds, if you so choose to keep your own mind open long enough to meet them.
I will see you all again soon.
(music credit: Phoenix )
