It\u2019s the little things that count\u2014and that\u2019s why I love Detroit. Having now spent five weeks in the city, I have done a fair amount of exploring, though it feels as if I never stop making new, quirky little discoveries. From hidden alleyway gardens, little tucked away museums, and lonely yet beautiful works of art, the city possesses an exotic array of curiosities just waiting to be uncovered.<\/p>\n
Compounding these gems are enriching, fascinating events that assist in bringing Motown\u2019s population together. For example, today while I was jogging, I saw an advertisement for a weekly, under-the-stars celebration of \u201cHellenic heritage\u201d that includes \u201cauthentic Greek cuisine, culture, and carouse.\u201d So excited to hit that up\u2026Greek food is sooo good\u2026.mmmm\u2026errrm anyway sorry like I was saying, experiences such as these exist everywhere in this city\u2014you just have to open your eyes and ears. Plenty of people are looking to bring positive change to Detroit, and from what I\u2019ve learned, most would love for everyone to join them in their pursuit of a more vibrant metropolis.<\/p>\n
While visionaries have been active in their efforts to bring the community together, the driving force behind the betterment of Detroit is the rest of its residents. If this city is to continue its ascension, the people must maintain a positive, willful attitude. Positive energy will bring positive change, and I believe more and more people are buying into this notion every day. For the most part, the residents of this city that I have encountered have been kind, interesting, engaging, and mild-mannered\u2014hidden gems just waiting to be uncovered. While this positive mentality has not been induced within everyone, I believe it will continue to spread, hence catalyzing improved life for Detroit.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s a bold statement, but I really believe it to be true.<\/p>\n
While Detroit possesses big-ticket attractions such as sports stadiums and casinos, most major cities do. Thus, these entities are not what make Detroit, well, Detroit. A city\u2019s culture cannot be defined by a few localities as culture is bred by the whole. Like I said, it\u2019s the little things that count the most, and that\u2019s why I love Detroit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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