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A Journey You Make Often

The journey that I make often is very simple, the path between my home and school.

I don’t know the specific distance between these two, it depends on how the day
feels. When I’m tired, rushed, or have forgotten something important, my home

seems to escape from me—it feels like two poles of the world. When someone takes

me home, the distance becomes incredibly short, like we’re flying in a rocket. But

mostly, I go home by myself, which is relaxing and interesting.

From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the rush hours of traffic, I mostly sleep if I go by bus. When I

take a chair, it turns into the softest sofa made of luxury feathers in a second. The

chair whispers in my ear, “Sleep, please sleep. You want it too, right?” and I fall

asleep quickly. But I’m not the only one who falls asleep on the bus, I think everyone

feels the way I do. Some of them are reading their class materials, others are watching

movies, scrolling through social media, or just observing the places around us through

the window. I feel and see the rushing city life through their eyes and movements, no

matter their age.

If the road is too congested, I need to walk home. The path I walk crosses through

the liveliest part of the city. I see accessory shops, schools, offices, malls, post offices,

restaurants, cafes, and bakeries. I hear the loud horns of cars in traffic jams, the noise

of people talking and laughing, and the sound of footsteps. Some places are crowded

with people, others are silent. I love observing the environment and the people

walking in the street. Some walk quickly and purposefully. Groups of friends laugh

beautifully together. Children who have just left kindergarten jump and talk non-stop.

I see someone who might have had a bad day at the office. Everyone carries their own

load and happiness, and I notice how they react to the challenges they face.

Some people might think I’m strange, but I find relaxation by seeing the world

without thinking about anything.

10B Misheel Anujin