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Friends: Hidden gems in the desert
Dare I say it: Vegas is starting to grow on me. It’s a slow process, but every day, I’m discovering something new about this city that makes it just a bit more bearable to take on by myself. And that’s … Continue reading
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One month in Sin City, one challenge I face
One month into living in yet another state, and I’m happy to report I’ve survived. Really, there’s not much else to say other than the fact that I have a job I really love (and I feel so fortunate to … Continue reading
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Viva Las Vegas!
After months of job hunting, complaints, confusion, decision making and chance taking, I’m thrilled to announce I have secured my first full-time job after graduating from college. Believe it: I am now a Las Vegas resident and downtown reporter for … Continue reading
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Back to Texas…for now
After thinking long and hard about my options, I’ve decided to come back to Texas from New York on Friday, and I’m convinced it’s the right choice. No, I didn’t fail, and I don’t feel like I have. I have … Continue reading
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‘To stay, or to go?’
When you order food in New York, you’re usually asked if you’d like it “to stay” or “to go.” This statement always makes me laugh, only because you’d never hear anyone in Texas ask the question in this way. However, … Continue reading
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Patience, persistence, perspective and…Philly?
These four P’s best describe how my life has been these past few weeks. These months after graduation have been like a never-ending roller coaster, and this has been especially true since my last blog post. I’ve been toying back … Continue reading
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One month of living in the concrete jungle
I’ve been living in this concrete jungle for exactly a month, and I must say: It’s been a whirlwind, at the very least. In the past month, I’ve learned a lot about myself and my goals. I’ve learned that I’m … Continue reading
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Living the dream and sharing it with others
Lately, I’ve had a handful of my friends tell me that I’m living the dream. You know what? They’re right. I’m fortunate enough to have secured an internship doing what I love in the city I’ve wanted to be in … Continue reading
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A recap of my first week in the Big Apple
I made it! I survived my first week in New York City, and what a week it’s been. I have to say: Coming to New York solo is both an exciting and scary adventure. Almost everyone I know or have … Continue reading
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Graduation, Poynter and New York…oh, my!
It’s my first chance to truly breathe since before my final exams, and I figured I should use this time wisely by blogging about the craziness of these past few weeks. I graduated from college, attended the Poynter Fellowship for … Continue reading
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