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Leaving New York
The end has arrived. Today, I walked into my office for the last time. I listened to the man in the cubicle across from me objectify women and curse about life for the last
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I won the lottery!
Destiny called my name. And I gladly took the call. I won the lottery! I actually won. Me! Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Can I borrow a couple bucks?” But I didn’t win that lottery.
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Talking to Strangers
Can you make friends with a stranger in New York City in a day? It’s not the hardest task one could be given. But, then again, there is a cliché that NYC is the
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New Yoga City
New Yorkers must like to pay for silence because no matter which direction you look, you see people lugging yoga mats. Businessmen, college students, moms, everyone loves to talk about yoga. It’s like crack for
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Day at the Museum
This week I visited my first New York museum—the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Perhaps I chose to visit the Met first because I watch Gossip Girl religiously, and the Met steps have been used
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Pretty Woman Moment
Have you ever seen Pretty Woman? Remember the scene where Vivian (Roberts’ character) goes into a boutique, dressed in her street clothes, and the saleswoman immediately judges her? The saleswoman says, “I don’t think
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Getting the Hang of NYC
You can learn a lot in four weeks, especially if that time is spent in New York City. I’m not the best with directions. I’ve lived in Arizona my whole life, and I didn’t
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Can I live on $10 a day in NYC?
Can you live on $10 a day in one of the most expensive Cities in the world? I decided to give it a try. Read on to find out how I did. Sunday On
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Why New York Needs to Slow Down
Before I came to New York City, I thought that I was going to spend all summer running around, experiencing everything this city has to offer. I imagined staying up late and getting up
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Where are you from?
I’ve now been in the city for one week, and I’ve been asked this question multiple times—“Where are you from?” Is it that obvious? Do I scream tourist? Are my Southwest roots written all
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