Without a doubt, there are many places in this world where people are able to socialize and mingle with their fellow human beings. Each place is unique of course, but the place that combines so many different social settings in one area is a mall. The Roosevelt Field Mall is a humongous space where so many stores co-mingle with one another in a 2,244,581 ft² space. Due to its immense size, and the variety in locations it has to offer, could that deem it an ultimate social center for those all across Long Island? Furthermore, are people as social to strangers (fellow mall-goers) as much as they are with their own clique (friends or family) at the mall? It was a beautiful day as I traveled to my destination. Upon driving up to Roosevelt Field Mall, the size was quite worrisome to me, because navigation is not necessarily my strong point. I found a parking spot pretty easily though, walked into the mall, and looked for some prime real estate to
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As mentioned earlier, I could smell sweet perfumes and colognes, along with the smell of new clothing, leather purses and shoes while walking past some of the high end clothing stores such as Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. I could smell the tantalizing scent of ice cream and chocolate as I passed by Haagen-Dazs and Godiva Chocolate. I finally pick up on the delightful sight and smells of savory foods such as pizza, pretzels, artisan grilled cheese sandwiches, and Thai cuisine; which ultimately led me to where I spent the rest of my time in the mall. After sporadically stumbling upon the dining area of the mall, known as the "Dining District,” I sat at a table that was near where I could watch those on the lower levels, as well as within the dining area. This proved to be a perfect spot to really watch all the action, see the many stores and mall-goers, and also be able to sit, write, and fully immerse myself in the mall
As mentioned earlier, I could smell sweet perfumes and colognes, along with the smell of new clothing, leather purses and shoes while walking past some of the high end clothing stores such as Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. I could smell the tantalizing scent of ice cream and chocolate as I passed by Haagen-Dazs and Godiva Chocolate. I finally pick up on the delightful sight and smells of savory foods such as pizza, pretzels, artisan grilled cheese sandwiches, and Thai cuisine; which ultimately led me to where I spent the rest of my time in the mall. After sporadically stumbling upon the dining area of the mall, known as the "Dining District,” I sat at a table that was near where I could watch those on the lower levels, as well as within the dining area. This proved to be a perfect spot to really watch all the action, see the many stores and mall-goers, and also be able to sit, write, and fully immerse myself in the mall