Walking Blog #2

Involving oneself in a culture, connecting to the earth in which they came from, and building a sense of community are all ways in which one can relate to the politics of mobility, of place and of food as well as engaging oneself in the place they live. 
After moving to Reno, I decided that I would attempt to try everything native specifically to Reno.  I delved into the community of the University of Nevada Reno.  Coming in with an open mind, I didn't really know what to expect or what traditions took place.  From Running with the Wolves, to experiencing the River,  I am slowly trying to embrace the University of Nevada community one step at a time.  Walking down North Virginia Street every day, I pass the Wolf Den.  My next goal is to overcome the "Awful Awful". 
When it comes to other people and how I create place for them, I try to involve them in everything I do as well.  This, I hope, allows them to create place and feel a part of the community along with me.  Gathering my friends and family to participate lets us connect with each other as well as the culture and environment of such place. 
The movement made every day to and from class, the movement of making friends and bonds created, the movement of a change of lifestyle and independence creates an imprint in every aspect of every movement; whether it is people one runs across in a lifetime, or the physical imprint and biography one creates from their mobility, or the new freedom of a college student is a participation in a kind of "politics". 
Before, I walked through the campus seeing new faces every day, or seeing similar faces but never knowing who they were, yet now as I walk down the carpeted wings, halls where my fellow classmates reside, paved sidewalks, and all throughout campus I see people that have impacted me and added to my experiences.  As I walk down the street and cross the crosswalks, I have created paths that I am familiar with and that I feel are the quickest ways to proceed to each class.  This I have also created by route and experiences. 
There are many things that can be related to the politics of mobility and culture of a region. All of which increase community and familiarity.  It only takes time.