Week 31 Of My Journey Getting To New York.

This week I've continued to e-mail/ call companies to make them aware I'll be in America during the summer and can I come and get some work experience. You'd like to think that me offering my services for FREE would cause a stampede and that people would be fighting over me lol. Well it's just not the case!

I had put my hopes on doing a couple of weeks at The BBC in Washington and after chasing/stalking/e-mailing the producer for weeks on end. I got a response this week saying there are no openings oh well another one bites the dust. I will be contacting him closer to the time to give it one last shot. It's not about putting all my eggs in one basket. I just would have loved the chance to see Washington and experience working out there for a week. My main focus for the next couple of months is to lock down a placement....YES I CAN!!!!!

Week 30 Of My Journey Getting To New York.

Can you believe I only have 11 weeks to go before I fly off too...concrete jungle where dreams are made of....there's nothing you can't do- whoo! New York I'm coming baby lol.

This week I sat down and made a 11 week plan/checklist as there is still a lot that needs to be done. The most important is to find a work placement, set up as many meetings as possible, book my flight, sort out my insurance to name a few.

However I managed to put down a substantial amount of money this week- thank God. This has allowed me to pay off my rent on the apartment in New York, thankfully that is now out the way and one less thing to worry about. Booking my flight has been delayed as the apartment was more of a priority. It's always nice to get the most expensive thing out the way first- right?!?!?. Plus I'm still hoping that they'll be some miraculous deal where flights are £400 (side-eye)

It's so funny how you can save money when you have a goal in mind. I really need to get my savings in check on my return form as this trip has proved I can save when pushed too. I won't lie the next few months will be extremely tight and I'll probably have to eat beans on toast but it'll all be worth it in the end. At least I can say I did something big for 2010.

Week 29 Of My Journey Getting To New York.

My bad I forgot to do my post until mid week, so I've sneakily uploaded it now. This week i started my Psychology course...what has this got to do with my trip to New York?!?!? I don't know but I wanted to drop it in lol. Plus I'm sure that studying the human mind, sciences and emotions will only help further me in my career, increase my confidence and help me within some aspects of my trip abroad.

I've been fretting quite a bit over the last few weeks and I don't know why? I've found myself comparing this trip to my time away two year ago. At this stage my work placement was secured with such ease. I got a flight for £300. Accommodation was confirmed, it was central and provided breakfast and dinner. Things just seemed that much easier last time round and so much more cheaper. No doubt this trip will be just as good if not better but in different ways. I am hoping to book my flight next week as prices are slowly creeping up.

Week 28 Of My Journey Getting To New York.

I managed to put some money aside this week- whooh hooh! No doubt I won't see any of it, as my flight will be booked within the next two weeks. It still feels good to be able to put a little some thing away regardless of the amount. I really need to earn some more money and have started job hunting again. Lord help me puhlease!!!!!!

This week I've been reflecting on what it is I'm trying to achieve whilst in New York. It's all good me saying I want to go out there to work, but what is my goal? I need to sit down one evening in silence and do some brain storming hmmmm. I know I want to be pushed out of my comfort zone, after being stagnant for way too long now. Not only is it boring but also very frustrating. I want a challenge and I want to work in a new area other than the media. I guess the thing I want the most is to go out there and give it my best shot. After that there's nothing more I really can do. I don't want to come back with regrets like last time. Shoulda, woulda, coulda can be left to the likes of Beverly Knight- thank you!

Week 27 Of My Journey Getting To New York.

I haven't done as much as I'd wanted to this week apart from e-mail a few more contacts. I don't feel guilty either to be honest. I've been so consumed with life in general, ideas for my new blog, devising ways to make extra money etc, stressing about life that NYC preparations have fell to the way side a little.

That's how life goes sometimes and I just can't be bothered to beat myself up about it. Been there done that way too often and as we know it doesn't help! I'm still yet to book my flight and it seems there is no way of me avoiding paying up to £600. (Note to self don't go to New York peak time again). My finances aren't looking to great at the moment but again I can't be getting stressed about it as it's not going to help the present situation. I have to remind myself that this whole experience is taking me out of my comfort zone and the ride is not going to be easy or comfortable.

Hopefully this week will be a bit more productive and I'll have more to report back next Sunday.x

I'm Leaving.

As you can see my blog posts have become less frequent. This blog will be no more as of the end of April. Fear not though, I'll be launching a new blog during the 1st week of May. I'll still keep you updated with my journey getting to New York other than you won't be hearing much from me until the launch date. I'll keep you posted!

Week 26 Of My Journey Getting to New York.

This week I've been so consumed with a new project that I'm working on EVERYTHING else has kinda been neglected. I've continued to contact companies and I've pulled my finger out and started to make more phone calls. It's not that bad really although some managers are hard to find but persistence is the key. What's the worst they can say apart from NO!

People have been so responsive it's quite encouraging and one company may look promising as they haven't said no to my request but they want to know a bit more about what I do, where I'm staying etc. If they can't give me work I want to at least secure a meeting.

I'm starting to get a little excited now, especially with the arrival of spring. Lord knows how hot it's gonna be in NYC.