June 11, 2012 was the first day of
work for the Reid Group. Many emotions were running through my mind as I
anticipated this moment. I set my
alarm clock at 3 different times, 6:30 a.m., 7:05 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. just to
make sure I had a sufficient amount of time to make it to my destination by 9:00a
a.m.
Each member of the Reid Group made
it to the lobby, professionally dressed, positive attitudes and ready to begin
our journey.
The night before we had a survival
orientation, and one of the key points addressed was to walk the city of New
York like we had a purpose. With our bags on our hips and a focused look, no one could tell us anything. We were ready to conquer anything NY threw
at us.
I guess I spoke to soon.
As we arrived to the train station
we constantly checked our phones for the time, which read 8:30 a.m. This left
us plenty time to still make it to NBC Universal Studios on time. The plan was
to get to the station early incase we ran into any mishaps. Well, getting our Metro Card is where
we encounter our first obstacle. There was an issue with someone’s card so we
came together as team to collect change to buy a 1-day pass. Like Clark Atlanta University’s
model “I’ll find away or make one,” we were all determined to get to NBC on
time.
We continued down stairs to get on
our train but somehow we ended splitting up. I was told so many stories about
the New York Subway and how confusing it can be. I can testify to that statement
with my first experience riding the train. I ended up getting on the wrong train
heading Uptown with 3 other Reid Group Members.
Immediately we hopped off the wrong train to find the correct one which took 10 extra minutes.
I definitely took this situation as a learning experience to become more aware of the New York Subway.
What a way to start my first day... but what I saw in New York City is how time waits for no one, especially on the subway.
✌ ❤☺-Demeshia Jackson
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