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Just like everyone from Holbrook I went down to the valley because we were released from school to support our boys’ basketball team. I was bursting with excitement to watch them play, go shopping, and of course enjoy the desert heat. As we made our way down the mountains I could see the cactus and I knew we were getting close. My grandpa told me I would see a lot of cars on the opposite side of the road, leaving the city. I thought to myself, that’s crazy, why would they be leaving? They have everything they could ever need right here. Not too long later we witnessed a huge traffic jam of vehicles going north out of Phoenix. It went on for miles and miles. Where would they all be going to?
I arrived at the Jobing.Com Arena later that night, parking was a difficult challenge but I knew tons of people would be at the game that night. It was comforting to see members of our small community supporting our athletics.
The next morning was solely devoted to exploring the city. We drove from Glendale to Phoenix, Tempe, and Mesa. During the duration of the trip we went to 2 malls, and also the Tempe Marketplace. Every mall we went to was packed. Some malls are within a few miles of each other, so how do any of them make business? Not to forget hotels, and gas stations. They can be found on almost every block; are there really that many people down there? Where do all of these people come from?!
The city is all about rushing, and going places, and doing things. I felt like I never had a minute to just relax within the chaos of traffic, long lines, and people everywhere you turn. I felt irritated and hurried most of the time.
The city is a great place to spend a day or two at, but living in the valley is something I don’t think I would want anytime soon. I suddenly realized why all of those people stuck in the traffic jam Friday afternoon wanted to leave for the weekend. I was actually very happy to come back to the small 3 stoplight town of Holbrook tonight. Some people talk and talk about moving on to bigger and better things than our small town. As for me, no matter where I go or what I do, I know I will always have my hometowns, Greasewood and Holbrook, to come back to for relaxation, and comfort.
I hate traffic. As much as I love people, I also hate people. I love our small town although it has it's flaws. We make our own fun, we can't expect to have constant entertainment at our fingers without some crativity on our part.
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