Living in Rhode Island

 One of the most frequently visited fast food joints in my Rhode Island travels is Chick-Fil-A. This chain is technically a restaurant but it can also be considered fast food. If I am going to get fast food, I would prefer fancy fast food. Therefore, Chick-fil-A is where I'm headed on most occasions. According to Wikipedia, Chick-fil-A is "an American fast food restaurant chain and the largest chain specializing in chicken sandwiches" (" Chick-Fil-A"). Chick-Fil-A falls under the categories of fast food, restaurant, and chain business. Chick-fil-A is not local to Rhode Island nor does this fast food restaurant make Rhode Island unique. However, it does make up decent chunk of my Rhode Island experience as a local Rhode Island that is also a United States citizen. One perk of loving a fast food chain in your home state is that you are able to leave your home state, take an interstate highway, and find the same fast food chain somewhere else--in another state. In ...

Every state in the nation has its quirks, whether that be a local bar or karaoke night. Depending on the person, there are many ways to enjoy one's time. Although it is safe to say that everyone can benefit from some social interaction every now and then. As a resident of Rhode Island, it is hard not to imagine myself trapped in a small room even though state borders are not physical borders. One might ask, "What is there to do in Rhode Island? It is the Ocean State, after all?" When I hear this question, what immediately comes to mind is the rich city of Providence, a city that is the home to many schools, museums, and cafes. Not only are there establishments to walk into as well as local small shops, but there are also entire streets, avenues, and neighborhoods to consider. To name a few, there is Broad Street, Wickenden, Federal Hill, and Thayer ("Providence Neighborhoods"). I already mentioned Thayer in a previous blog post. Also, I have talked about how the...