Job I am learning to practice my patience while looking for a job! I have been applying to everything, meeting with recruiters, attending "networking lunches" and so on. I am not leaving one job opportunity unturned. It is a little bit difficult to remain picky (wanting to work in event planning) when a lot of the available jobs are receptionist/assistants (not ideal for me)! I am learning to stay optimistic and keeping faith that there is a plan! I promise you all will be the FIRST to know WHEN I land my job!
Apartment The next situation that I have is my living situation. I am sooooo lucky to have Lacey open up her home to me! However, this is not a long term option. If I am going to take on NYC, I am going to have to find a place to live. While taking a break from my job search one afternoon, I stumbled across an apartment on craigslist. I immediately walked down the 3 blocks from where I am currently living to look at it. I loved it. It is cute, clean, great location, safe neighborhood, close to my friends and uncle. There was one minor problem. It is DOUBLE the rent that I payed in Manhattan Beach and it is SOOOOO small. It is so small that I am not sure how I will fit a queen bed in it. I learned quickly that you don't have time to think about these things because apartments go fast. So I started the application process which is a NIGHTMARE. You have to make 80x your rent in order to rent it. Minor issue since I am unemployed and even if I did have a job.. I wouldn't even be close! I am sooo grateful that I have a guarantor (my parents :)! As I started this process, I began to have doubts since I haven't looked at any other apartments. So my good friend Sam came with me to look at 3 other apartments. They all looked liked dungeons and smelled horrific. So.. I feel confident that I am not going to get a better deal for my money, and I better start making millions. No biggie. Here are some pictures of the apartment. Don't worry.. the moose head is NOT staying.
Weather The weather has been so nice lately! It is a little bit chilly at times, but the sun is always shinning! I want everyone to know that I am appreciating it for as long as the sunshine wants to stay!!!
Daily Stroll I am still in the figuring out this city mode. Every time I step out of the house, it takes a lot of effort to figure out where I am going, how to get there, what way to look when crossing the streets while carrying everything that you are going to need that day (since you cannot throw things in the trunk of your car). It is exhausting and amazing! I spend a lot of time just walking around getting familiar with my new home. I am getting a better feel where I live and learning the little nooks and crannies of Manhattan!
Conclusion I have realized that this is a harsh city. It is not easy and you could easily fall between the cracks. I feel like I have to be "ON" at all times. However, I LOVE IT HERE! I know that if I had any doubts if this city was for me or not... I would already be home! You cannot survive here unless you are so confident that you want to be here and make it work! This city is challenging me in ways that I may not have been prepared to be challenged. I am nervous, anxious, excited, happy, and probably every feeling possible about what my future holds for me. What I do know for sure is that I am supposed to be here, and I will make it work. The journey on how that will happened is still to be determined!
Love, Court
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