The Different Arboretum Path

It’s the truth. Why would anyone really want to go out of their way to take a different route if one has already been decided for them? That route is the most clear-cut. It is absolutely the easiest. That route wouldn’t lead to any danger if we look at the past and how people have already traveled it. That route would lead us back to wear we started when the time came to head home as the sun was setting.

This path was a different one. While it wasn’t modeled by anything, it was still crafted for the explorers. This path was for those seeking adventure. This route was for those who were courageous! This trail was man-made and for those who simply became bored of what’s already on the map. This path was deemed not as safe as the latter, but perhaps more efficient and it grasps a greater potential if we are talking about those extra special views.

I suppose my girlfriend and I go off-trail exploring at this nature preserve near my home called the Morton Arboretum because it allows us to see new things. Megan and I have always been hungry people for change. We flourish when we try new foods. We become better versions of ourselves when we seek and sample different restaurants, tourist areas, and activities in the cities we study in for college. We believe that there is so much more to gain in college aside from the classroom. As an advertising major personally, Milwaukee is full of inspiration with an emphasis on the arts.

So I ask myself, why imitate? Quite frankly, imitation is boring. I’ve promised myself to overcome tendencies to imitate by promising myself initially to live a less boring life.

In turn, I’ve taken a stand against following the same path. While there is always a possibility of walking through poison ivy, or picking up a tick on my leg by walking off-road through the Arboretum, I’ve found there is an even greater chance of embracing the trees from a different perspective and seeing life like I’ve never before. By being different, I’ve discovered more personal worth. I know what I bring to the table. And I’ll always live more curiously to see what others bring to theirs.