How I did it: I can't take all the credit - my roommate mentioned seeing a vacancy sign in a nearby apartment complex and she and I went to check it out shortly after that. My advice would be to keep your eyes open - especially during the late spring and early summer months when a lot of moving takes place. There are vacancy signs up and a lot can be said for word of mouth. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I went into work as usual and then after about 30 minutes of being there, I handed my boss my resignation letter {well - actually I sat it beside her keyboard because was too busy to acknowledge me}. I hopped on the elevator - walked out the building - and didn't look back. Read how I did it…
How I did it: Last week - I checked the weather forecast for the weekend - and since Sunday was supposed to be sunny and a bit warmer than it had been - I got a ticket online at statuecruises.com - hopped on the boat - and got to see Lady Liberty up close. You just have to make time - I have been in NYC for almost two years and hadn't gone. Finally just decided to stop procrastinating and go. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I went on craigslist to see if I could find something short-term. I've been wanting to volunteer for the longest time and I kept telling myself that I would get around to it eventually. Still high off the optimism from the New Year - I looked online for a project that would be short-term and would allow me to pursue other volunteer projects. I found this brand new organization that allows me to read to a kindergarten class once a mon… Read how I did it…
How I did it: Okay - I've always been embarrassed to dance because I'm not good at it. Not at all. In fact, I'm pretty awful - at least in my own opinion. I've always been self-conscious about what people would think or say about me while I'm out on the floor. But the truth of the matter is mean people will say mean things whether I'm being a wallflower or whether I'm dancing and having fun. And I choose fun! I like music and I like to dance and I'm no… Read how I did it…
