Descriptive Essay: Chicago And Its Reputation

Chicago and its reputation are being taken over and represented by pessimists. Over the past five years that I could remember Chicago has been displayed to the public in an extremely negative way. It has reached a point to when a person thinks of Chicago, they no longer think of the inspiring and passionate play that portrays endless dreams the city has to offer, but the continuous growing number of homicides. Well, anyone can call me old-fashion because I still see the endless possibilities for the life of luxury in this ugly city. Of course, there is the “boundary line” and “privilege qualifications” that society has created, but I am society. I wasn’t born into the uptown girl lifestyle, but does that mean that lifestyle isn’t an option …show more content…
Those memories also included a wide eyed little girl sitting in the backseat gazing out the car window at the skyline, daydreaming about the busy whereabouts of the people that scurried along the roots of the buildings. In fact, my first full downtown experience didn't happen until I was thirteen years old. It was simple yet eighth-grade class trip to navy pier, but it was amazing. I saw my city as a tourist, at that moment I had my share of vacations but none had compared to that mini-vacation from school. Excited to share my experience with my family, I rushed off the school bus and hurried across the street to my grandmother's house; I showcased my build-a-bears and Chicago mug as I expressed my day to my aunt and cousins. Four O’clock came around and my mom had come to pick me up, the car filled with our conversation and I went on explaining my day to her. I remember from that day forth I always asked if we could take trips downtown, but it actually never happened, she never had time to enjoy what she's working for. She only saw the immediate progress her paycheck brought, taking care of her children. I than begin many people were like my mother. Hard workers living a hard life, some more