I'm Twenty-Two and Breaking In

I'm Twenty-Two and Breaking In a new life.

It's been 7 days since I stepped off the ship of past memories, and walked on the firm ground of a promising future in a brand new city that is by no means brand new. Philadelphia is America's city. The nation's first capital. Also, some important piece of paper was written here, and signed by all of these important people. Important.

Like an immigrant from a far away galaxy of a different land, I arrived with dreams, no papers (haven't received my college degree in the mail yet), and an insane abundance of adventurous spirit. That's what propelled my decision making to the great state of PA. Sure, I was running away from a place that suffocated me and limited my creative endeavors. Instead, of deeming it running away, I've deemed it running to what I will soon know. Maybe this will be the worst decision of my life. Maybe it'll be the most intelligent decision. Maybe it'll prove that the faith I've had in myself was pure. Maybe, just maybe I'll prove myself right. Prove myself right, that I'm worth a hell of a lot good conversations and even better fortune.

With all that being said, I'm breaking in a new city. I have so many sights to see and experience. Still haven't indulged in a Phamous Philly Cheesesteak. Still haven't seen Independence Hall. Even haven't climbed the Rocky Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. However, I'm breaking in the culture. It's definitely a shock compared to that of Orlando, FL. There, everyone is passing by while on vacation. Here, people stay. They stay because they live here, and enjoy it. They enjoy the phreedom of food choices. They enjoy the phreedom of accessible forms of entertainment. To sum it all up: Phreedom.

However, come to think about it; Maybe I don't have as much say here as I thought. I actually don't believe I'm breaking in this city. It's not a new pair of running shoes or a new ball mitt. Philadelphia has been broken in for a long time. It is what it is because of the great people that helped construct it that way. It already knows what it is. That's such a pleasure to realize that, because even though I've lived here for a week, I already feel welcome here. Don't mind the crime, drugs, and homeless people here. Truly is the city of brotherly love. I was welcomed the first day I arrived.

Here it is: While I as Twenty-Two and Breaking In, Philadelphia naturally decided to break me in.

I'm Twenty-Two and Being Broken In.

Peace and Blessins,
Rev Out