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These past few weeks have been insane. From announcing my move to NYC, going to Auburn, lots of football, going to a wedding in Chapel Hill, Thrashers games and packing for NYC, I haven't exactly had a lot of time to blog.  

However, with tomorrow being my last full day in Acworth I figured today would be a good day for updates.  

Lately I've been feeling rather nostalgic and despite my complaints over the last four months, I've really had a great time being here.  I'm so incredibly excited about this move to New York but I can't help this nervous feeling. I'd be crazy if I wasn't a little nervous, right?!  I'm really taking a leap of faith here and I'm praying it works out in my favor.  

As most of you know I'm leaving December 1 instead of the original date of November 30 but for those who didn't-now you do! 

December is by far my favorite month but this year is going to be strangely different.  I'm so glad that Vicki is going to be in NYC with me so that I don't have to spend my 23rd birthday alone.  I'm so used to not spending my birthday with my family anymore due to college but I was going to be really sad if I didn't have any friends around.  

Also, this year I won't be returning to Acworth for Christmas. Despite being in the most beautiful city during the most beautiful time of year it is going to be very sad that I'm not spending Christmas with my family.  I do however think I'll take the train into New Jersey and spend the Holiday with my grandparents.  But it won't be the same without my normal traditions.  

Although the end of this year is going to be extremely different from all others, I'm beyond excited to start this new journey.  

I'm ready to let the chips fall as they may.

I have to stop procrastinating on my packing now and the next post will be from my new room in New York City!

Until then!

Big lights will inspire you, let's hear it for NEW YORK!

I can't believe I'm finally writing this blog! 

I'm moving to New York City! I'M MOVING TO NEW YORK CITY!!! 

For months I have heard that the only way I'm going to break into the NYC PR biz is to move there.  So that is what I'm doing. I have accepted a job at a restaurant right by NYU so that I can prove to everyone that I am serious about New York. Apparently because I am still in Atlanta I'm not getting taken seriously. Which I understand! I can't imagine how many applicants say, "I'm going to apply to every firm in NYC because it's my dream!" 

Well yes this is my dream too but I'm 120% serious.  

I'm so incredibly excited to be moving into The Markle at the end of the month.  This place is such a fabulous starter home for young professionals in Manhattan.  No way would I ever be able to afford Greenwich Village otherwise!  Not to mention one of my best friends is already living there!

I'm now on the lookout for paid PR internships (PT or FT) as well as entry level positions.  I want to get the agency experience that is expected of me therefore if you know of any leads please let me know!

There are so many emotions running through my mind and I'm really going to need all your support! I know I can do this! It's going to be tough but like I've always said, I am going to do ANYTHING in order to reach my dream.  


I'm ready to take my first big step. 


New York City, see you in 18 days!