The big city, NYC, living in a convent

CONVENT! Yes, my friends and my daughter's friends laugh when we say she lives in a convent.

 Relatively inexpensive, 175. pr week. We spent 4 lovely days vacationing in the city at a 4 star hotel, on day 4 , I dropped her off. As we toured her lovely living quarters, her eyes were indescribable. Maybe, Terror! Dark, HOT, strange, clean?, interesting...... 

Her first night, she bought a fan at Brookstone to battle the heat, only one left! 50.00 (for a fan) The only thing is - it is the size of a water bottle, not much air flow! Bites, bites, she forgot to put on the mattress cover I bought her.....(silly girl). Next day, zip it on, wash bedding in HOT water and throw out pillow! 

Shower, now this is cute. She tried 3 different showers, one had no pressure, two had lots of mold and no water, three had great pressure- loads of mold- showered in shoes without touching the shower curtain..... Now we know why is has loads of mold! 

 Next- day 2 She tried the food that was included in the $175 week fee....Not great and they loaded her up, just so you know, they expect you to eat ALL of it and will harass you to do so. So, needless to say she wouldn't eat there unless she was starving.

Day 3 - HOT soooo HOT - there is only a/c in the chapel. My advice, go in with a pillow and sleep under a pew. She went to cool down, but chickened out on the sleeping notion. Good thing, because in NYC you never know where there might be rodents....ugh

Day 4 - RUNNING to get in before curfew! 11 pm sharp they lock the doors, you are out of luck getting in. Make sure you have an emergency back up plan and card if this happens....trust me

Day 5 - SHE cries that she will NEVER stay here again.... She is already looking for another place for the next internship..

Interning in New York City

Ok, this is a giant maze that must be walked through very carefully...... I have traveled to NYC many, many, many times. I love NYC. My daughter who also is in love with the city is now living in a convent, doing an unpaid internship , as almost all interns are..... Our family, is quite confused (not me, I am the bright one) on how one pays their own way for 8 weeks in an expensive city to work for FREE..... I am exhausted explaining it to them, but I must defend my daughter and her will to climb to the top, as quickly as possible.
There are rules to follow here:
1. make sure you get a good internship, well in advance
2. book housing- ASK IF THEY HAVE A/C, most don't ( here in Florida we are spoiled)
3. have TONS of money, or take out monster LOANS
4. Make a plan!!!! What you want to see and do while staying in the city
how much you can spend each day, week, month.
5. Research your costs!
OK, my next blog will be great! I will let you in on a secret living facility in NYC that is pretty reasonable....... maybe.

Ok, I think I know what I want to be when I grow up!

Finally, I have come to terms with my life. Once an artist, always an artist. God given talents should not be taken for granted or wasted. I would just love to make a living at creating! My passion for the last few years is jewelry! I love love love it, and love to make it. I am a teacher by nature, and love to share ideas and tips, blog me any time for more info. Visit my website, I will be having a free giveaway at the end of July - a lovely sterling necklace! All visitors must leave my site as a favorite, all names will be in the drawing on July 31. Winner will be notified by conversation on Etsy and my blog.
Good luck! and thanks for checking me out/.........

my passion

I have a passion for jewelry and accessories. I love making beautiful jewelry from fine stones and semi precious stones and wearing them! I love selling my work, it gives me validation. I love to teach classes, blog me anytime for tips!
www.verymaryjewelry.etsy.com