But even though I'm recalling TRUE stories of my adventures of the MTA, I can't help but love the entertainment. Not just the entertainment of the underground musicians and performers, but the entertainment of simple people-watching.
If NYC was void of architecture, buildings, nightlife, but still had its people in tact, then it'll still be the greatest city in the world. You'll never be bored by the strange (in the best way possible) people. You'll see someone walk by and automatically think, what has that person been through? what's his/her story? what will happen to them once they leave this train?
Underground life is already enough. From the acrobatic "What Time is It? SHOWTIME!" guys that swing on poles and do flips on the moving D train between 59th street and 125th street and almost hit you in the face (but they never do) to the saxophone players, to the mariachi band, even a Michael Jackson impersonator, it's a real treat to get some free entertainment on your way to school.
Don't get me wrong--there's a huge downside to NYC and that's the millions of people without homes or jobs. It's sad to see homeless people in the train struggling by, but I'm often told that we shouldn't give them money? Well, even that were true or not, I never have money, so I give them a friendly smile instead and a silent prayer. I want to learn more about helping out with the homeless in NYC.
But, through the good and bad things, NYC is my home and will forever be my heart.
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