the city life

for three weeks now, i have been traveling to the city every weekday. living in a small city for a few years now, i have gotten used to the quiet, relaxed and friendly kind of life.

of course, i know that the city life is different. but i haven't been fully prepared for it. 

first, it's noisy. when i get out of the bus station, there are usually groups of people hanging around in the corners, and they talk so loud, even shouting to each other. that scares me.

second, everyone's busy. i love relaxing walks. but in the city, that seems impossible. everyone is walking so fast. i remember on my first day, i felt like drowning with all the people walking against, behind and beside me. i got bumped by some of them a few times. and with that, i feel like i have to walk fast too. that i won't mind the other people around me. it's stressful.

third, wonders. not everything is "unlikable" in the city. the other day, my friend at the garden, a certified city-dweller, showed to me the tunnel from train station to the bus station. by the entrance of the tunnel, there's a flower shop and bake shop (which is a big plus!) and also, when it's raining, it's the best alternative route. it also saves me from waiting for the traffic lights to turn green.  for some reason, the tunnel feels magical, that whenever i climb the stairs to go out, i imagine getting out in Paris or Rome. this is one thing i like about the city.

finally, the gardens. the garden where i'm doing my practice now, and the other beautiful gardens around the city. my heart is so filled with happiness to see new blooms everyday 🌸