Tag: Walking

A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember

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This last weekend I decided that for the first time I was going to walk from the Loyola Lake Shore Campus to the Water Tower Campus. I figured it would be quite the hike and now regret the flip flops a little bit but it was definitely worth it.

We started early in the day before it got too hot (and humid) and took the Lake shore path the entire way. It is about a two and a half hour walk. If you have not done it before I highly recommend it, whether it be on bike, roller blades, running or even walking as we did it yields some great views of the city. This way, you can truly see the city from a number of different perspectives.

Better yet, if you veer off the path you can find yourself experiencing a lot of the diversity city has to offer. Taking your own path, you’ll have chances to see Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park and Boys Town.

The best way to see this city is wonder, get lost and see what you stumble on! You’ll rarely be disappointed.

The Impossible Dilemma

The Impossible Dilemma

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I’m an awkward person. The rules of social situations constantly evade me. I never know when to talk or shake hands or smile. Basically, I’m a mess when I’m hanging out with more than two friends. A funny mess, but a mess nonetheless.

However, there is one thing that strikes fear in my heart more than any party or anybody’s parents:

  • Walking in the opposite direction as someone.

    You all know what I’m referring to. That moment when you turn down a hall, or a street or a random corner, just at that exact same moment that someone on the other side does the exact same thing.

    In case I’m not the only one who experiences anxiety when faced with this dilemma of what to do, I’ve compiled a list of tips for dealing with this dreaded interaction.

    1. Pull out your cell phone – This is my favorite. I’m seriously a pro at making it look like I’m reading the funniest text of my life, when really all I’m doing is staring at a blank screen.

    2. Don’t ask about their day – I know this seems kind of harsh, but even if you know the person walking towards you, asking about their day will only lead to sore vocal cords when you end up shouting back to your friend once you pass each other.

    3. Make eye contact – If you’re not afraid of making people uncomfortable, turn your awkward encounter into an even more awkward encounter by making it an impromptu staring contest.

    4. Books are you best friends – In “a poet in New York,” Charles Bukowski wrote, “I often carry things to read/so that I will not have to look at/the people”. I think that pretty much sums it up. If you’re like me and won’t trip and fall to your doom by reading and walking, this option is pretty great.

    So there you have it. Five ways to survive the impossible dilemma of what you should do when someone is walking towards you. Good luck and good walking!