The City

19 January 2012 ~ Comments Off

A beautiful structure in downtown Jackson reminds visitors of how beautiful Jackson can be.

I am usually not the city type. I enjoy lakes, sunsets, and nature walks. Overall, the country is a favorite of mine, as nature provides a tranquil environment for those living in it. Finding a hobby in photography, I find the country to be a perfect resource for beautiful photographs. As a result, there is no other place I would rather be; hands down, the country is my favorite location.

On very rare occasions, I find another place equally respectable – the city. While I do not necessarily thrive off of city life, there are times when I love taking time to soak in the scenery. Particularly, and in the case of downtown Jackson on a weekday morning, I really loved taking time to look around.

Downtown Jackson is filled with small shops, historical buildings, and beautiful architecture that is very photogenic. While I have not been able to take many trips down to the busier parts of Jackson, I have enjoyed looking around every time I go. So, on Wednesday morning, SAU senior Rachel Desimpelare and I went to buy mochas at the local Sunrise Coffee Express. Both of us have class from 12:30-3:30 pm during J-Term, so a 9:00 am pit-stop at Sunrise Coffee Express was the best option. And, with commuters and businessmen just arriving for work, it is a beautiful time to take in the sights.

What I found most unfortunate is just how rare downtown visits are for not only me, but for the average SAU student. Not even 15 minutes away is a beautiful city accompanied with coffee shops, local markets and bookstores, small cafes, a train and bus station, and thriving businesses, and never have I heard students making adventures happen in this area.

So, whenever you get the chance, I encourage you to spend an hour or so in downtown Jackson. Just take a right at the light adjacent to Wal-Mart (where you go all the time), and before you know it, you will be in the middle of a gorgeous small city. While you are there, pick up a mocha at Sunrise Coffee Express for only $3.