Personal Narrative: New York City

With my heartbeat racing a mile a minute, I took in my surroundings. My eyes were blinded by the aesthetic view. Never had I, a small-town girl, being surrounded by buildings of this magnitude. My sight went out of focus, and in an instant time seemed to slow down while Burr and Hamilton turned to face one another with their guns locked and loaded. Right before my eyes was the most notorious duel in history. I was standing between two guns with their menacing barrels aimed right at my head. The sound always left me temporarily deaf. The dream always occurred and ended in that exact sequence. It often leaves me yearning for an opportunity to fulfill my traveling aspirations. With its architectural and historical beauty, nothing compares to the ‘Big Apple.’ I have always been intrigued by the city. Hence why if I had a ticket in my hand, my destination would New York City. …show more content…
One of the most fascinating aspect of the city, to me at least, is its architecture. The structural backbone that has developed over the course of hundreds of years holds a story like no other. With skyscrapers that cast an almost frightening shadow on every corner and mansion loitering the countryside that depict a struggle for space, New York City’s infrastructure has been through constant change. One of the first endeavors I would embark on is a leisurely stroll throughout the city while testing my knowledge of some of it famous landmarks. Ultimately, however, Times Square would be my priority location to experience. Prepared with a three hundred sixty-degree camera to reminisce and capture its