Kansas City Through My Eyes

By: Jessie Salmans

Most people who have lived in Kansas City don’t even know some of the great finds that we offer. I was born here in Kansas and have lived here my entire life. For those of you who travel, you know the typical stereotype of Kansans. No, I do not live on a farm and never plan on it. I love life and am always trying to better myself as a person and am always looking for a great journey. 

I have never been a traditional kind of girl. Did you know that in Kansas City you can become certified in scuba diving and sky diving? Call me crazy, but yes I’m both. Whenever I put my mind to something, I get it done. I really like to persue multiple adventures and challenges. For as they say; those who work hard, play hard.

The Seasons of Kansas City

Winter

                 One of my fondest memories is going to the Plaza around Christmastime. Something magical happens when those Christmas lights go up. I go religiously every year with my family and afterwards we come home and watch the classic holiday movies while drinking
hot chocolate. It doesn’t matter how cold it is outside, or if there is a blizzard… we go regardless.

Spring

 

Spring is the season of new beautiful things emerging from the earth and the crisp air has something contagious in it. Throughout Kansas City live music comes back to the streets and the fountains are turned back on. This is the time to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. For those fellow nerds like myself I go geocaching. Geocaching is an adult scavenger hunt that allows you to get together with friends and play with your inner child.
 

Summer 

My favorite thing to do in the summer time is go to Sporting Kansas City soccer games. My friends and I will usually get some of the, MUST HAVE BEFORE YOU DIE, Oklahoma Joes for dinner and then head to the games.
 Everyone gets so into the game and those people who never thought to like a Kansas City Team (no offense) are screaming at the refs and trying to get on the Jumbo Tran. It’s the energy of all the people around you that makes it such a great experience.

Fall 

During the fall it becomes harder for the homeless to live due to the weather changing. In High School, every Wednesday, I would go downtown and help serve food to the homeless. This not only made me appreciative of what I had, but made me grow as a person. This made me passionate and kind, it also helped me realize that I wanted to continuously give back to those less fortunate. So in a way you can say that Kansas City gave me my good hospitality akills and helped shape and humble me as a person. 

Kansas City has always brought out the best in me. Every time I travel downtown I always find a new escapade and great story to share. Everything that Kansas City has to offer brings you closer to your family and to strangers, because here we are all the same. Even though we might all share different interests everyone finds certain experiences about their home that makes them want to share with others. There are so many more things that I adore about this place other than what I mentioned, but I hope you understand the love I have for my city.