Oh New York, I missed you

If I had a nickel for the number of times I have been asked, “What are you doing in New York?,” I would be at least a dollar richer.

Long story short, I decided it was time to make a change. I quit my job and left pretty much everything I know to do something I have always wanted to do–live in New York.  It was not the easiest decision, but the right thing to do isn’t always easy, and for me, this was the right thing to do.

I am fortunate to have a supportive family and group of friends from home, as well as some friends here in the city. I have not found a job yet, but I have started applying. Everyone I talk to about it assures me that it takes time to find a job and to take advantage of my unemployed time here, and that’s what I plan to do. New York is a great city, and even though I know I don’ t want to live here forever, and even if I don’t get my dream job, I know my time here will be well spent.

So here I am–in my little room above a Cafe Metro in Manhattan, living (and applying for) my dream.

-M

Graduation Trip

Some friends and I are going to Europe after graduation, and I am looking for some advice!

Our itinerary is as follows:

Day 1 – 2 Barcelona, Spain

Day 3 – 4 Barcelona to French Riviera

Day 5 French Riviera to Cinque Terre, Italy

Day 6 Cinque Terre to Tuscany

Day 7 – 8 Tuscany

Day 9 – 10 Tuscany to Rome

Day 11 Rome

We may take a train up to Venice after, just haven’t decided yet.

Any thoughts? Must-sees? Dos and Don’ts? We will be on a guided tour, but we will have some free time in each city.

-M