Neverland

So why am I "Lost in Boston" you may ask.

First off, nothing is structured in this city. I don't think I can name one street that does not bend in a peculiar way, altering my sense of direction 50 plus times. Second, I'm pretty sure GPS and any tracking systems malfunction because they literally have no clue where anything is. Want to go out to dinner? Your best bet is to go somewhere across the street because unless you leave 3 hours and 15 minutes before your reservation, you won't make it. Ok. A little dramatic, yes. But I have never successfully gotten out of an uber and found the correct address. What's wrong with me?

Aside from my lack of ability to find anything ever, I'm kind of lost in the wanderlust that I feel here. I just want to explore and not know where I am (easy enough). Where I'm from, a little town in Illinois, seriously situtated on corn fields, everything is off one main road. Route 22. That was always how I got to school, got to my friends house, got to food. 'Twas my beacon. Now what the hell am I doing in this huge, directionless city? No fricken clue.

Going to school at Northeastern has really changed my life. From College Shirt Day senior year of high school until now, the start of my 3rd year at NEU, I've definitely grown. Wouldn't it kind of be sad if I hadn't? I think so. Anywho, that day of high school literally no one knew what my school was.
"Oh you're going to Northwestern?! Good for you! You're so smart"
"Northern Illinois University? No way, me too!"
"Northeastern Illinois University? Cool bruh"


FALSE. NONE OF THE ABOVE. I was actually hurt that no one knew my school. They didn't know our academic awards, our co-op program, our amazing football team (too soon, RIP). But, since then I've learned that it doesn't matter. Some of my best friends still don't know the name of my school. What's important is that I know, and I succeed and make a name for myself and for Northeastern.

Happily, Northeastern is located in the heart of Boston. Or so I think...I don't really know anything about the layout as stated before. This urges me to try and explore the city. I've been to so many random places within Boston and the surrounding areas, which is great, but there's always more. I sometimes rely on my Masshole friends (people who grew up around here) to show me the ropes. Especially for transportation...

Common phrases I use:
"So how do I even MBTA?"
"What T line is that? Like color and letter"
"What the hell. Are we outbound or inbound?"

Yikes, I'm really a mass. Haha get it? No. You don't get it, and I don't get how to ride public transportation. But, I'm learning.


It has been a fun ride thus far.

peace.love.meep
-amyjoy