I started teaching Drama at a middle school in the Bronx this fall and have found the transition from graduate school to working in the public school system more challenging than I had anticipated. In an effort to maintain my sanity I have taken on a few initiatives that will give me a break from life and work in the Big Apple, one of which is finding time to get out of my apartment, away from work, and talk to friends. Twice in the past month or so I've met up with girlfriends to walk through Central Park and catch up. It was so cathartic I've decided to make it a regular project!
Each weekend I am going to take at least 2 hours to take a walk in the city. I'll be on the move with my walking shoes and my digital camera -- I'll post a review of each walk and the plan for the following week here. I'll be starting close to home exploring Central Park but am looking forward to taking walks through Manhattan and other boroughs as well. There are so many ways to enjoy this city for free -- let's take advantage of them!
I will be using this blog to chronicle my walks in the city and to invite my friends to join me. I'll be starting this Saturday, November 6th -- meet me at the Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park at 2:00pm -- I'll be there with Patrick, my dog, and my walking shoes on! I expect to walk and enjoy the park for 2 hours.
Don't think you can be on time but want to join us part-way through? Give me a call!
Want to join me and have ideas for locations we should check out? Leave me a comment or send me an e-mail!
