Day 4: Hotel/Hostel Research for Visitors

Close to me:

Comfort Inn Long link so just click here
Ramada Inn/The New Yorker http://www.newyorkerhotel.com/
Chelsea Star Hotel http://starhotelny.com/index.php
Chelsea International Hostel www.chelseacenterhostel.com/

Farther but well priced:

Big Apple Hostel www.bigapplehostel.com
Whitehouse Hotel of New York www.whitehouseofny.com
Radio City Apartments http://www.radiocityapartments.com/index.cfm


If you read this and plan on visiting, please comment on the days you would like to come so I can start planning for work etc.
Ladies you can stay here for $60 a night includes own room, sheets, towels, and dinner. Yes, I know it's not fair for you guys, but if you wanna pull a "bosom buddies" I'm all for it.


This is what I did for an hour instead of doing photos work. Distractions and procrastination...follows wherever you go...

Day 3: All Moved In

Friday went around NYC and saw many things including Apple Store off of 5th ave, Danny Strong (Who in the world is Danny Strong?!), and yummy family dinner on the West side.

Saturday went to Target in NJ to pick–up those lovely things I left/forgot at home (thanks for the giftcard Grant) and then went into the city to move into my apartment. It was a mad dash move let me tell you! Signed papers, got key, went upstairs, dumped out all of my luggage, and went to lunch. Then met up with some friends of a friend. We went to Brooklyn to the Botanical Gardens, then back to SoHo to a pub. Of course I was having so much fun I forgot about the clothes covering my bed back at my apartment. So I was up till 1am putting things away.

Today I had my first breakfast and dinner in my apartment complex. It’s funny how everyone sort of just spreads out and sits alone. It’s feels like everyone is the new kid. To sum up the food: refer back to your camp days. Enough said.
I finished unpacking went to B&H and Kmart. There is one two blocks down from me. It’s three levels. I forgot to buy hangers at Target so I need to shop a bit. I also went to church at Redeemer. It was held in a church just West of central park. They had jazz music fro worship. It wasn’t bad, but I think I will try the location East of central park next week. I then went and walked around Riverside Park then over to Natural History museum.

So, I like NYC so far. I still feel like I am just on vacation and I’ll be going home in two weeks. I think once the internship starts it will feel different.

Pictures of place to come.

Day 1: Moving in Progress

It is 1pm here in Newark, NJ. My parents and I flew in early this morning about 4am. We checked into our hotel, ate breakfast, and grabbed some sleep. We are getting ready to venture into the city for some bumming. There are really no plans for today, just relaxing.
Tomorrow I will move into The Webster after 1:30pm and my folks will be off on their two week vacation touring baseball parks of the East.
I've already come to the realization that I forgot somethings at home. I guess that means I need to find a Walmart.... or a corner grocery store? Now, for those who are thinking, how much did she take? I brought four bags. You have to understand, however, that two of the bags weighted 10lbs or more by themselves. So I could fit very little in them. And yes, I brought almost all my shoes.

Graduation

Graduation was wonderful! It was nice to get to celebrate with my family and friends. However, it went by way too fast. Thank you for those who came and those who weren't there, we shall celebrate in June :-)

5 Days till Graduation

There are five days left till I graduate. Today, for the first time, it feels real. I tried on my robe and cap and as I stood there looking in the mirror it all finally hit me. Soon my college career will be over and I will start a real job. Granted it is only an internship, but I will have so many responsibilities and so much will be expected of me. I am no longer a kid going through school, but an adult making real decision that will effect an entire organization. This is also the first time I felt a true sense of the possibility of failure and all the "what ifs" start going through my head. I have no idea what to expect from my time in NYC, but I pray for the best experience I can have.
Lord give me strength, peace, and hopefulness.

The Countdown Has Begun

Today marks the two week countdown till graduation. I can still hardly believe this semester is almost over. I remember the first day in January like it was yesterday. It all doesn't seem real.
Today leaves 61 days till my move to NYC. So far I still need a place to live, but I have hope. I'll call tomorrow to find out more about the apartment I'm hoping to get.
The time will fly by fast...all too fast.