In Integrative Seminar I Class, I was asked to get groups of four to conduct interviews with travelers at Grand Central Station. Record or write down our interviews. After the interviews, as a a groups of four we transcribed our interviews and created an outline for a short story together, based on the interviews at Grand Central. Based on the outline created together, each member of the group wrote ours own stories by using 750-1000 words.
*Featured image is also taken by my iPhone and used double mirror effect to emphasize the main focus of the project: Multiple Perspectives.
This is the first draft of my Multiple POV: Bridge Project 3 ; Short Love Story
“It’s 5 pm at Grand Central, there is still 40 minutes until the Boston train which will
depart from the track 17. I’m starving mom! Probably I’ll eat a wrap in downstairs. I
know you also have a lunch with my dad in Union Square, oh how I’ve missed SF’s
weather, New York is so cold and I’m sure I’ll be freezing in Boston but well you know it
will be a great time to see my grad opportunities. Love you and kiss dad! ” said Ela. She
hasn’t eaten since her Fashion Publishing class at 12 pm. She would be starving at that
time. She decided to spend her 40 minutes by eating a wrap and Instagraming. She got
the spinach and goat cheese wrap from Jacques Torres in downstairs. While she was
waiting in line to pay for the wrap, the man next to her ordered a giant ice cream fudge.
She thought such a great order at 5pm in Friday. She got the wrap and went to sit the
bar table. It took a little while to take off her scarf and her sweater layers. She was so
lucky to have this seat, it was too crowded during the afternoon time on Friday. She was
also in the middle of the rush hour for Grand Central.
“Excuse me, can we share this area, I just have 10 minutes to chow down this nasty
giant scoops ” said John. Ela wasn’t to mind and said “ Yeah, of course! ” John gave his
hand to Ela and said “ John ” Ela answered him that his choice was such a interesting
order. John smiled and they started to talk about what they do. Ela described herself as
a senior student who is majored in Journalism and Design. John found her interesting
and explained his business. He said he worked for a yoghurt brand. After talking a little
bit about New York and general things about what they like to do, they didn’t understand
how time flew. There was 10 minutes until the train. They decided to walk through the
track together. While Ela was walking with John to the train, she thought that was such
a great and weird coincidence. She kept her giggling on her face and looked secretly to
John. John was checking his seat, and he was wondering if he would seat next to Ela.
They got the great relation between them, both of them enjoyed to getting know each
other.
Train started to move and 15 minutes later, John arrived next to Ela to ask her if she
wants to sit together. Ela was flattered by John’s lovely suggestions. John asked Ela
what was her purpose to go to Boston. Ela replied him that she’s going to Boston to
interview with schools for grad education. John surprised overtime when they talk, in
front of her smartness. John was on his track for a friend visit. He said Ela how he is
expert about Boston. He loves Boston, and asked Ela if she knew very well. The time
gone when they were chatting and they were almost arrived in Boston. It was really sad
time for both of them, they didn’t leave each other. They started to kiss and John asked
Ela if he would be able to see her in Boston. Ela suggested him not to plan something.
She was believing in puppy love. They decided not to tell each other where they go and
when they’re gonna go back to NYC. They thought that if this relationship is real,
whatever the reasons and coincidences are, they’ll find each other in either way. They
both spent their time in Boston, it was freezing, both John and Ela was dreaming about
being with each other in this cold day.
It was the time to go back to NYC, Ela’s eyes were looking for John in all train and she
felt little bit disappointment because she thought John could be a different one in her
life, she really liked him and he didn’t seem rude. Ela didn’t know at that time but these
are the same for John. John was looking for Ela during his train travel. John was so
sure and believed in himself to impress Ela. It was really sad moment for both of them
that they couldn’t be able to see each other. When Ela arrived the Grand Central, she
was still thinking how beautiful was 3 days ago in there. While she looked last time back
at her in front of the clock in the Grand Central for John. Unfortunately, no one was
coming from that direction. When she decided to go, John knew her from her back and
shout to Ela’s name. They hugged each other in front of the clock in the Grand Central,
and they leave together with happy smiles on their faces. The new beginning has just
started for Ela and John.
This is my final version of my love story
“It’s 5 pm at Grand Central, there is still 40 minutes until the Boston train which will depart from the track 17. I’m starving mom! Probably I’ll eat a wrap in downstairs. I know you also have a lunch with my dad at Union Square, oh how I’ve missed SF’s weather, New York is so cold and I’m sure it will be freezing in Boston but well you know it will be a great time to see my grad opportunities. Love you and kiss dad! ” said Ela. She hasn’t eaten since her Fashion Publishing class at 12 pm. She would be starving at that time. She decided to spend her 40 minutes by eating a wrap and Instagraming. She got the spinach and goat cheese wrap from Jacques Torres at the food hall. While she was waiting in line to pay for the wrap, the man next to her ordered a giant ice cream fudge. She thought that it was such a great order at 5pm on Friday. She got the wrap and went to sit the bar table. It took a little while to take off her scarf and her sweater layers. She was so lucky to have this seat, it was too crowded during the afternoon time on Friday. She was also in the middle of the rush hour at Grand Central. How she could know that at that time , she would meet the love of her live. John was also looking at the ice-cream section in their and he thought ice creams would be a great choice for Friday afternoon to relax.
“Excuse me, can we share this spot, I just have 10 minutes to chow down these giant scoops ” said John. Ela didn’t to mind and said “ Yeah, of course! ” John gave his hand to Ela and said “ John ” Ela answered him that his food choice was such a interesting order. John smiled and they started to talk about each other. Ela described herself as a senior student who is majored in Journalism and Design. John found her interesting and explained his business. He said he worked for a yoghurt brand. After talking a little bit about New York and general things about what they like to do, they didn’t understand how time went by. There was 10 minutes until the train departures. They decided to walk to the track together. While Ela was walking with John to the train, she thought that was such a great and weird coincidence. She kept her giggling on her face and looked secretly to John. John was checking his seat, and he was wondering if he would seat next to Ela. They had a lot of things in common, both of them enjoyed to getting know each other. They gave each other their numbers to be able to continue the relation.
Train started to move and 15 minutes later, John arrived next to Ela to ask her if she wants to sit together. Ela was flattered by John’s lovely suggestions. John asked Ela why she was traveling to Boston. Ela replied him that she’s going to Boston to interview with schools for grad education. John surprised overtime when they talk, how smart she was. John was on his way to visit a friend. He told Ela that he is an expert about Boston. He loves Boston, and he asked Ela if she knew Boston very well. The time gone when they were chatting and they were almost arriving in Boston. It was really sad time for both of them, they didn’t want to leave each other. They started to kiss and John asked Ela if he would be able to see her in Boston. Ela suggested him not to plan something. She was believing in puppy love. They decided not to tell each other where they go and when they’re gonna go back to NYC. They thought that if this relationship is real, whatever the reasons and coincidences are, they’ll find each other anyway. They both spent their time in Boston, it was very cold, both John and Ela were dreaming about being with each other on this cold day. While they were spending their time in Boston, they thought to text each other but then John remembered their deal to not to let each other know about where they go or do.
It was the time to go back to NYC, Ela’s eyes were looking for John in all train and she felt little bit disappointment because she thought John could be a different one in her life, she really liked him and he didn’t seem rude. Ela didn’t know at that time but these are the same for John. John was looking for Ela during his train travel. John was so sure and believed in himself to impress Ela. It was really sad moment for both of them that they couldn’t be able to see each other. When Ela arrived the Grand Central, she was still thinking how beautiful it was 3 days ago in there. While she looked last time back at him in front of the clock at the Grand Central to see John. Unfortunately, no one was coming from that direction. When she decided to go, John knew her from her back and shout to Ela’s name. They hugged each other in front of the clock in the Grand Central, and they left together with happy smiles on their faces. The new beginning has just started for Ela and John.
