Strolling down the riverwalk in downtown Reno, the sketchy neighborhoods and people begin to drown out and nature draws you in. Like I said before, the sound of flowing water against rocks is my weakness. It is probably one of the only places in Reno in which I actually truly enjoy visiting. Calming and serene.
I'm going to be honest, Reno was not my first choice, or even my second to last choice. Yep, dead least. I did not feel like this campus was for me, it did not give me that college feeling I received from other schools, I didn't like the neighborhoods surrounding the campus or the homeless and odd people. Yet, like most people, it came down to money and what we could afford.
As I walked down the riverwalk it gave me a sense of tranquility and made me at peace. The waterfalls on the side as well are a nice addition. The majority of the people I saw there were either couples or groups of friends just sitting and chatting. Although, on the outside and around the riverwalk is a different story...
I believe that the riverwalk was a beautiful addition especially for the people who like to immerse themselves in nature because you get a little taste of it right smack dab in the middle of a shopping and casino area. What it symbolizes may pertain to incorporating nature into the daily lives of Reno's residents and not let them get so caught up in everything else but be able to take a step back and breathe.
My role, not only in my neighborhood but in the city at large, is a consumer essentially. As a consumer, I buy what I need, as well as what I don't need, contributing to and stimulating the economy. I tend to also attempt being environmentally friendly as well as going out and involving myself in the outdoors. This may be by swimming, hiking, biking, kayaking, or just sitting and observing, slowly soaking in just how tiny we are in this magnificent world around us. Even though we may be small in regards to the earth as a whole, we can make large contributions and make a difference.
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