I've been attempting to write this post for about three weeks now, but something just didn't quite feel right. What that "something" was, I wasn't quite sure until yesterday, when the pieces came together for me.
I needed a goal. Something to strive for, something to make it real.
New York City.
Just those three little words have so much meaning behind them. I immediately think of crowded streets, taxi cabs, and culture beyond my wildest dreams, amazing architecture, food, shops and new experiences.
For years, I've dreamed of living there, just for a week or a month, to see what it was like. To experience the atmosphere, walk in Central Park, and try things completely different from what I'm used to...except it was just that, a dream.
Until yesterday.
Yesterday, while chatting with someone in my office, I mentioned this little dream that I've always had. She immediately told me about The Appalachian New York Loft, a place where Appalachian students, faculty, staff, alumni and their families can stay while visiting New York City. I had heard of the Loft, but I didn't really know how it worked.
It turns out, the Loft has a full-time director that is a faculty member at ASU (like a professor,) but for staff members who are interested in staying in the Loft, they offer what's called a "Staff Directorship" during two different weeks in December each year. If chosen for the position, you can live in the loft during either December 18th-28th or December 28th-January 10th. Though I definitely want to be home for Christmas, I would love to do the later time. NYE in NYC...OMG! (sorry for all the abbreviations!) It's a simple application and interview process that takes place during September each year. As a September birthday, what an amazing gift that would be!
The Director's Quarters
The Director's Quarters
Living in Manhattan for 13 days, having my housing provided, and getting paid to represent Appalachian in the Big Apple...Sign me up!
Though it's just a dream right now, dreams come true every single day!
I now have a goal to work toward, to wish for, to pray about. You may be thinking, why the heck would she want to do something like this...
Why not?!
Do any of you feel this way about going somewhere? What's your dream destination?
Do any of you feel this way about going somewhere? What's your dream destination?
As always, Have a Sweet Day!
I don't know if I have ever told you this, but my sister graduated from App State last year (Mattie Hardin). She visited the App State Loft in New York a couple times and loved it! Hope you can make it there!
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I've stayed in th loft before. it's a neat experience!
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