Times Square, New York City, USA
Whenever I go to New York City, I make it a point to stop by the Times Square. I feel humbled when I look at a mountain peak. I feel pensive when I look at a valley. I feel fresh breathing in the forests and I feel relaxed when seeing a sunset.
But what’s so special about the Times Square? It’s essentially a showcase of capitalist pursuits – complete with dazzling lights and extravagant commercials that entice you to spend. But I still like to visit that place once in a while, to celebrate the fact that I am a human, to celebrate the fact that my species built cities and brought us together.
While I am disillusioned by humanity in general and marvel at the spectacle we’ve created, Times Square stands to remind me of all the things we humans have done – good and bad.
Here’s wishing you all a wonderful 2011, and strength to do our part in making a difference to the world.
Hi Priyank! Have a Happy and Successful New Year!! Wish you all the best!!
Long time no see… Horus and Sobek wait for you at Kom Ombo… 😉
Enjoy!
Hi Trotter! Yes long time no see indeed, I am so glad you stopped by, thank you!! Have a wonderful new year to you too!
Times Square has changed so much in the last 15 years. It used to be really seedy. If you had told me back then that financial services firms would be headquartered there I never would have believed it (let alone Disney stores etc.).
Oh wow it has changed that much? I didn’t know that.
Hi,
I just discovered your blog. Are you still in NYC? I live close to Times Square. I have been searching for travel bloggers who are gay since there aren’t many out there. Glad to have come across your blog!
Hi Paul, welcome to my blog and thanks for the comment. I am not in NYC but in Mexico at the moment. I’m sure there are many gay backpackers out there but not many blog, or not many are open, and a whole lot don’t consider it as an identity factor! Maybe I can contact you next time I visit NYC!