Only July 27th, 2013 I left the vast lands of Indiana and moved to possibly one of the most well known islands this world has ever know, New York City. Did Jay-Z and Alicia Keys pop into your head? Any who this is not a light choice or an easy transition to say the least. When people say New York can break you, they mean it.
So you just graduate college and your on this high horse of I have a degree! I'm an adult! I'm moving to New York City! I'm gonna land a kick ass job! All these things will come, just not right now. Yes, I was one of these girls that had a delusion that once I moved out of the mid-west life would fall perfectly into place. la de la de la. First off it takes a good 3 weeks to get used to walking..EVERYWHERE. Second to get a job here you need EXPERIENCE or know someone in the company. (I'm still working on how to get experience in a field where they don't hire with out experience..?) Third, my skin had taken a real plummet since it met the city.
So how do you adjust to the city?
1. All those super cheap shoes from Forever 21 that are so so cute but kill your feet, might as well donate those before you even move. You will come to hate them with the deepest passion.
It sucks, but you get what you pay for and comfortable shoes in this city are priceless. OH! I almost forgot! Dr. Scholls need to also become your best friend. Duane Reade will hook you up.
2. Personally, I'm still working on this one. My strategy is still working it's self out however, I oped for an awesome retail job while I figure out how to dazzle my future employers. I landed a great sales associate position with a luxury brand, Rag & Bone. If your struggling to find a job retail for a luxury brand isn't half bad. Great benefits and the pay is better then most places.
3. My skin! Oh my skin! I think my face ages like 5 years after 2 months of living here. It's dry, its oily, and it's tired. Luckily, I found a miracle that literally cost less then $10 at my local vitamin shop. Castor Oil is amazing! I know what your thinking, 'You put oil on your face?' I'm telling you it is the best face wash I've ever used. The castor oil breaks down the oils your face produces along with moisturizes. My skin is softer, fuller, and amazingly clear. I just wet my face, pour about a quarter size into my hands and massage it on my face for about 30 seconds-1minute. Then just wipe off with a wash cloth. No other facial moisturizer is needed after. Castor oil can also be used to sooth aching muscles or joints, and as a body cleanse when ingested. (if you do the cleanse get castor oil for internal use)
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| New City, New Look |
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