Under Construction

The jungle we come from is always changing and evolving. The city where I grew up never feels the same when I go back anymore. There is always some new building that is about the pierce the blue sky, or a familiar place that no longer exists. All these changes can bring different emotions to me. But I guess this is all part of growing up right? People change, places change, and it’s a part of the narrative that we call life. I look at this image of the skyline changing and it makes me have questions about all the changes. Maybe all this change will be better for this city, that it will improve its overall quality and make it more beautiful. Or maybe it represents the new identity that it will have, a different culture and feel than what I am used to. It doesn’t mean change is bad its just my “home” probably isn’t my home anymore. This might be something I have to come to grips with. Instead of looking back on this city, maybe its time to look forward because that’s the part of my life that is under construction. My future is just building its foundation. What my future looks like now will change shape and grow over the next few years, as I get ready to graduate college. Who knows where I will be 5 years from now. I might be living a comfortable life in the Midwest, or maybe ill do my best impression of Andre chasing a girl like Nadja around Paris. Only time will tell. I guess I shouldn’t be afraid of all the changes that are about to happen to my life, I should embrace it. Much like this picture my future is under construction and the final outcome hopefully will look better than I ever imagined. 

Image citation:

Wikipedia.org. Marc Averette, 02 Mar. 2007. Web. 16 oct. 2012.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/file:miamimanhattanizationdowntown.jpg