Classroom to Corporate (1): My First Day at Work and all the Non-Work Related Post-Workday Shenanigans

Making the jump from classroom to corporate can be daunting. But we do what we must!

For the summer of 2013, I am working at IBM as a communications intern. Basically that is why I am in NYC (not just for kicks and giggles). I am super excited about this gig and I really hope to make the best of it as I countdown to graduation in just one year. It is an amazing opportunity and I am so blessed to be able to take advantage of this internship. But back to the task at hand!

So I moved into my dorm yesterday (more on that in the next post)! I am living in the George Washington Residence at the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in the Gramercy/Flatiron area in Manhattan. Great location and the digs aren't too shabby (I use that term loosely because they are dated, but I was expecting it so I chalked it up to the NYC "experience"). Less than 8 hours after I finished moving in, I had to be up bright and early to board the MetroNorth at Grand Central Terminal. Now THAT was an experience! Grand Central can be daunting. The structure is impressive now; I cannot even imagine what people thought when it first opened. Now if you have been following my previous posts, you will know that I scoped out this route on Saturday when I went to the terminal to buy my ticket. But walking in this morning, before it got super crowded with people, it stopped me in my tracks. I definitely looked like a tourist this morning as I gawked all the way to Track 23 but I soon popped my jaw back up! I had to remind myself that I live in NYC now, so I might as well look like I belong =)

After work, I went for dinner at this little open air spot called Bait and Hook on 2nd Ave. I walked over armed with a Yelp 15% offer and an appetite for a well-reviewed Lobster Mac and Cheese and I definitely left satisfied. My entree was perfectly portioned but more importantly the Cheddar, Havarti, Gouda-blend works and it is not too assaulting on the senses. However, it could have benefited from a bit more kick. A bit more salt and pepper goes a long way! I am a sucker for comfort foods and being as I am from the South, that definitely includes a gourmet mac and cheese.