Melissa Nogler
My Journey of New York City
My experience in New York City on March 14th-16th was simply unforgettable.
It was an ultimate experience for me. I saw a lot in three days. Times Square was like walking into a chocolate store. I felt lost.
As I left my hotel room that morning on Thursday march 15th to go to the Columbia University for my morning sessions, I spotted a lot of homeless Men and Women on the street corners, sidewalks, and most slept by the church doors. They try to make a living off of $1-$20 dollars everyday, as much as they can mooch off of us.
We are the people who wake up everyday and try to make a living by working 60 hours a week, trying to make ends meat. Pay bills, pay rent, mortgage payments, buy clothes, food. It’s not easy to live on your own. That’s why most of today’s society is filled with homeless people.
Also, my opinion of homeless people is that I do not feel bad for their lifestyle, because if they had a good life, and achieved their dreams they would not be stuck in this situation. I noticed that New York was the number 1 spot full of homeless people.
This situation for them is sad in many ways because they cannot afford enough clothes, food, money, a job, a car, a house. My life is not bad compared to theirs.
I wake up every morning grateful that I have a roof over my head, I have food in my house, and I have two jobs that I can go to. I try to survive on my own. It’s not easy living on your own and providing for yourself.
At most times I do feel bad for the homeless men and women who have children. And that child is stuck in a horrible situation. It makes me realize that I do not take like for granted. Maybe sometimes when I do not think, then yes I do. But life is too short to live life this way.
If the homeless had jobs, money or a house they would not be” bums” I would not allow homeless people to live on my side walks, or street corners. I would provide many shelters to help them. They take advantage of us in many ways.
They do not have shelter if it rains or snows; they just get pushed into a corner.
Also at times I spotted homeless men sleeping on the subway, or trying to keep warm, from the harsh weather.
When I saw that they were begging for money or spare change to at least get something to eat, I got really upset because I know I could never wipe away my whole life dreams to be in their situation. I could not live life that way. That’s why I try to make sure what I’m doing is the right thing. I have a head on my shoulders and I know what is right from wrong.
That’s why I need education to help balance out my career. I got to see for myself what its like
to see homeless people in New York.
My Journey of New York City
My experience in New York City on March 14th-16th was simply unforgettable.
It was an ultimate experience for me. I saw a lot in three days. Times Square was like walking into a chocolate store. I felt lost.
As I left my hotel room that morning on Thursday march 15th to go to the Columbia University for my morning sessions, I spotted a lot of homeless Men and Women on the street corners, sidewalks, and most slept by the church doors. They try to make a living off of $1-$20 dollars everyday, as much as they can mooch off of us.
We are the people who wake up everyday and try to make a living by working 60 hours a week, trying to make ends meat. Pay bills, pay rent, mortgage payments, buy clothes, food. It’s not easy to live on your own. That’s why most of today’s society is filled with homeless people.
Also, my opinion of homeless people is that I do not feel bad for their lifestyle, because if they had a good life, and achieved their dreams they would not be stuck in this situation. I noticed that New York was the number 1 spot full of homeless people.
This situation for them is sad in many ways because they cannot afford enough clothes, food, money, a job, a car, a house. My life is not bad compared to theirs.
I wake up every morning grateful that I have a roof over my head, I have food in my house, and I have two jobs that I can go to. I try to survive on my own. It’s not easy living on your own and providing for yourself.
At most times I do feel bad for the homeless men and women who have children. And that child is stuck in a horrible situation. It makes me realize that I do not take like for granted. Maybe sometimes when I do not think, then yes I do. But life is too short to live life this way.
If the homeless had jobs, money or a house they would not be” bums” I would not allow homeless people to live on my side walks, or street corners. I would provide many shelters to help them. They take advantage of us in many ways.
They do not have shelter if it rains or snows; they just get pushed into a corner.
Also at times I spotted homeless men sleeping on the subway, or trying to keep warm, from the harsh weather.
When I saw that they were begging for money or spare change to at least get something to eat, I got really upset because I know I could never wipe away my whole life dreams to be in their situation. I could not live life that way. That’s why I try to make sure what I’m doing is the right thing. I have a head on my shoulders and I know what is right from wrong.
That’s why I need education to help balance out my career. I got to see for myself what its like
to see homeless people in New York.
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