Sense of location? Hmm, I don’t think I don’t have that. It’s quite hard for me to learn locations. Especially how to get to that place via different route than usual. (e.g. the usual route is traffic) In order for me to discover new routes, I should get lost first. When I get lost, I ask the people around me how to get there, what will be the jeepneys that I will be riding and all. When I’m in the jeep or in the fx, I usually tell the driver, "Ibaba niyo na lang ako sa (location) kasi di ko alam yun". I’m glad the jeepney and fx drivers are kind enough. However, sometimes I don’t notice that I’m already way passed my should be destination. I get to notice it whenever I tell the driver, "malayo pa po ba yung (location)"? So there, I’m not that of a good commuter. But at least I’m learning, through the help of my friends, the bystanders, security guards, barkers, signboards, landmarks and all that contributed to my commuting knowledge.
Now I know different routes going to:
1. Quiapo
2. Bulacan
3. Morayta
4. Quezon Ave
5. North Ave
6. Raon
7. Philcoa
I forgot some of the places. But the things is, my commuting powers is improving and I’m happy for it. Now I don’t have to rely on taxi anymore (haha). The thing that is pretty helpful when finding a place for me would be landmarks and signboards. I can’t imagine how to get into a destination without these.
Getting lost is really a good thing. You learn to explore different routes, force you to ask people where to get where. It just helps you to get familiar with the places, that’s it!
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