When someone asks me if I had a good summer, I tell them "it was a summer I wouldn't trade for anything". Before graduation, I kept telling everyone that I wanted to get out of Lexington, Kentucky because I was sick and tired of it. I wanted a new experience- something I hadn't done and that is exactly what I did this summer. Being in New York opened up a new door for me, one I never realized was closed.
I have always wanted to work for a magazine company and never in my right mind would I have thought that I would work for a world known magazine- People en Espanol. Although I worked for the website itself, I was still able to meet some publishers and editors for certain pages of the magazine. Never would I have thought that I would live in New York although it was only for two months. Yes New York is busy and crowded but I did enjoy myself. Along the way I meet some friends I know I will be in touch with for many years to come. I put everything on the line. I gave everything my all. They say that New York is "the concrete jungle where dreams are made of.."- I definitely made my dreams real. My name was in lights a few times and I was able to experience something I didn't think was acheiveable but I did. Thank you New York, thank you friends, but most of all I am thanking myself (not to sound selfish) for pushing towards what I wanted and striving to do my best at everything.
However, there is an important milestone I am celebrating this week with my family- my grandfather's 90th birthday! (I hope to make it there someday). 90 years old! That is one huge milestone. Although I don't want to go, I know that it'll mean a lot to mom and to him for us to show up. He's been there for me! I am named after him (Carl). He's my grandfather who has experienced more than anyone I can imagine. He fought for us in the wars. I mean the list goes on. He's one special person who means a lot to me! Happy Birthday Grandpa!!! Love you!
