The Crowded Subway Car (Essay Sample)

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The Crowded Subway Car
I look around me and there are faces all around mine. This man on my right is breathing into my ear and it does not feel comfortable. There is hardly enough space for me to move my numb feet, and the woman behind keeps pushing me around. She needs to settle in and relax or I am going to lose my mind. I think I understand why she seems so agitated, because I also feel the same way. Where is everyone headed anyway? What is on their minds? I have too many questions but, very few answers. Everyone seems to be thinking about something, but they are all moving in the same direction. Even my mind feels crowded from the thoughts of this large crowd. I can’t help but wonder if every on the car is having constructive thoughts. Now I am afraid, could there be a person amongst us that is having destructive thoughts? I wish I was home already, I think it is much safer in the house. There was that shooting last night though, I hope today I will find some sleep. But how can there be peace and calmness when everywhere I go there is so much disorder and anxiety.
The Happy Child and the Dog at the Park
The afternoon hours are dragging along and I need to relax before my exam tomorrow. It has been a while since I was at this park, the grass looks lash and I like the feeling of calmness around me. If only I could let go and live this moment, but I can’t, the exam is taking a toll on my inner thought processes and it can't find my balance. That child playing with dog seems to have found his balance. How does he do that? He seems to enjoy every moment of his time at the park without worrying himself to sleep. Even the dog seems to have mastered the art of being happy. Looking at them run along the green lash grass and between the trees I can’t help but envy their resolve to enjoy themselves. I think something is wrong with me, or I might be sick. How come I can’t seem to master the art of being happy and carefree? Even with all my academic achievements, this child and his dog seems to be better at something I would have thought should be natural to my abilities. I guess every moment is a chance to learn, no matter the subjects involved. This dog is really good at being happy; I think I am not so superi...