Learning the lay of the land-- Video Game Style
Raleigh, NC. One thing I've noticed is that it can be a challenge learning how to get around a new city. I've been told Raleigh is like a big circle. That helps because it is like a big circle... but it helps to relate real life obstacles to a smaller scale obstacle-- Like video games. Having something like Siri or OnStar is an asset when learning the lay of a new city. But, for some crazy people like me all it takes is a few rides around town... and a few familiar street names for the permanent mental connections to be made. Unlike where you grow up, when you move to a new area, you immediately latch on to street names. For instance, I'm probably the worst at giving directions in Southington, New Haven or Waterbury. I learned how to get around in those cities before I really knew the street names. The point is: I think my brain is wired for video games. Remember how Zelda and Duke Nukem used t...