For my project I decided to represent my map as an iPod Touch, with the different parts of my journey being little apps within it. I figured it would be appropriate to use this image because 90% of the time I can be found with my headphones in. I don't walk anywhere on campus without my iPod. Listening to music helps me forget about how hectic the World is. I can do just about anything if there is music involved. I go off into my own little world when my iPod is on.
The different pictures/apps on the screen of the iPod help explain my thoughts and actions during my walk to class, as well as a little bit of how I get there. The headphones are in a way like a plug-in to my brain where all of the different images from the screen could represent information that gets passed along.
-The first picture I chose to include was the Starbucks symbol. The first thing on my mind in the morning is coffee. I cannot function without it. As soon as I leave my apartment I head to the Starbucks on High St., right beside Urban Outfitters.
- The next image is that of an umbrella. Especially during this time of year, I'm always equipped with an umbrella. If there is any hint of a rain cloud in the sky I'll grab it before I leave for class. One of my biggest pet peeves is getting rained on. There's also nothing worse than getting rained/snowed on while walking around campus.
- The next app image is the cover of Lana del Ray's EP album. I'm currently obsessed with all of her songs, and basically have them on repeat all day long. It relaxes me to listen to her while I'm on my way to class. She's great. I could walk forever with her songs playing.
- The next image is a pic of my phone, the Blackberry Bold. Excuse the double negative, but I NEVER don't have my phone. I actually get really anxious and annoyed if I don't have my phone with me. I'm one of those people that walks around with their head down, texting, while walking. I'm surprised I haven't been hit by anything... or run over. It does help the journey to class go by a little bit faster though.
- The next photo is of the Wexner Center for the Arts. After leaving Starbucks I always pass through the little covered pathway area. I love the building. It kind of makes me feel comfortable when I walk through it. It also shields me from the cold for a little bit.
- A mirror is also included on the app images. I don't carry a mirror around with me on campus, but I will literally look into every window that I can on my way to class. I'm not obsessed with myself, promise... I just like to see what I look like. It's pretty much just to make sure that my hair doesn't get too crazy. That's another one of my pet peeves.
- I included a crosswalk sign, because they drive me nuts. I'm a really patient person, but waiting for the crosswalk sign to let me cross the road in 20 degree weather is the worst. I feel like I waste so much time waiting for them to change, and there's gotta be atleast 5 for me to go through on the way to class.
- Also, another major part of my trek to class includes me thinking of the endless list of things I need to finish before the day ends. I added the To Do list to the piece, because I always feel overwhelmed with everything. On the way to class, I always try to schedule my day and give myself set times to do these things.
- Before class every morning, I pass the RPAC. It sort of ties in with the To Do list, because no matter what, at some point I have to make time to go work out. Staying fit and healthy is super important to me. Walking past the gym in the morning and seeing all of the people leaving it sort of motivates me to get a workout in. I wish I was able to go to the gym before class every morning, but I would never be able to get up early enough.
- The picture of the cereal bowl represents the feeling of hunger I get every morning on my way to class. For some reason I always either forget to eat breakfast, or just wake up too late to really make anything. It's a little crazy that I can't find time to eat, but ALWAYS make time to go get coffee. Apparently caffeine is a higher priority than food is for me in the morning.
- A few images that I could lump together would be the picture of the sun, the bed and the baby picture of myself. They help represent a little bit of my thought processes in the morning. I would give anything to have sunshine and warmth again. Winter is by far the worst season of them all. Some people can handle freezing cold temperatures and snow but I'm just not one of them. The bed is there because all I want to do on cold, grey, wintery days is crawl back into bed and sleep forever. That's what the winter makes me want to do, hibernate. The baby picture is me wanting to be young again and not have to care or worry about anything. It's not that I don't enjoy living in the present, I just always get to thinking about how much easier life was back then. I feel as though everything should remain as simple as it was when we were little. That's one of the things I repeatedly think about on the way to class(es).
-The image of the people walking represents all of the people around campus hustling around to get to where ever they're going. One of my favorite things to do while walking around is to people watch. It's fun to look at what people are wearing and/or what they look like. I also love the fact that I hardly ever know anyone when I'm walking around. I walk the same way to class everyday and never see the same person twice. It's crazy, but also awesome how different everyone is.
- The picture of the two homeless people with the sign that says "Hungry Please Help, God Bless You" is there because they're everywhere. Especially up and down High Street, they are always walking around trying to gather change or sifting through trash to find cans and other useful objects. There's always a guy outside of the Starbucks I go to that asks for donations. I don't always have money with me, but when I do get the chance I always help out. It literally makes his day. He actually seems like a genuinely nice guy. No matter what, even if I don't have money to spare, he says "Thank you", "Have a good day", or "God bless you." I included the homeless people, because they're all over the place, but most of the time they get ignored, like they're a different species or something. By doing this project and paying more attention to where I'm going, I started to notice more of them.
- The last image is of the OSU stadium, where class is held. My entire journey leads to the classroom where I've got to take out my headphones and forget about everything else for a little while.
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