Street Walking . . . NYC and anywhere

I have a natural ability.
I can and do enjoy jaywalking.
It is a complete disregard for the rules and a pure and honest step toward the unknown.
Walking down a New York street (or anywhere for that matter) poses no threat to me.

My fondest memories are walking down many a New York City street with no fear but a strong sense of awareness of the possibility of others approaching. A healthy sense that others would know that I am aware and that I put out that non-verbal message.

I can step out and move toward what I want with abandon. Obnoxious and strong and whatever you need to think.

In the suburbs this looks like walking across the neighbors lawn and maybe even through a backyard.
This same sense gets me really annoyed when someone walks into an elevator before I can get out.
How stupid is that?