I haven't been home for one day and my parents made my sister and I go on a hike. First I put up a fight but then i decided it might be nice after sitting on a train for 15 hours. I guess my parents hike this trail a lot because we ran into some people that recognized them. They were like, "Oh you're the one that has the dog that is afraid of other dogs." My parents will talk to anything that moves. The hike turned out to be fun. We went off the trail and hiked all the way to the top of Rockland County! Its very weird to travel up the coast during this time of year because we started in Savannah, which is still green, to the Carolinas which which is in fall and then as you get closer to New York it becomes winter. Fall is my favorite so I am glad I was able to experience it for a few hours as we drive right through to winter. If you're ever in New York during this time of the year a hike is definitely required! It is so beautiful and the air is so fresh.

The Uniform

My summer in New York kicked off on June 7th, Kaitlyn's started the week before and Sami's internship starts on the 21^st . We all have these amazing opportunities to work for some fabulous companies located directly on Fashion Avenue. Through all of our excitement we hit one snag, what do we wear! In a world all about the clothes on your back it becomes desperately important to dress the part. Thankfully my birthday was only a few short days ago and I was able to convince my parents shopping would be the best birthday present. Normally shopping would be full of fun and frivolity, this time however was slightly different, and I had to be smart about it. What is too dressy, what is appropriate but comfortable enough for all day wear and what exactly does business casual mean?? Too many questions and just not enough clothes on sale that fit. So after a slightly successful shopping trip (I mean I did get 3 new pairs of shoes) I have come to a new decision for the summer…diet!

I'm assuming all these looks would be perfect for work...if only..

"Clang, Clang, Clang went the Trolley"

Train rides: the new way to travel

Sure airplanes can get you from point A to point B in lighting speed. You can travel across the country in a matter of hours but now the cons tend to greatly outweigh the benefits of this traveling option. Who needs to deal with the constant hassles? No more than one bag, pay if you need more and the world ends if it’s over fifty lbs (someone please explain to me why having one bag at thirty lbs and one bag at sixty is any worse than having two at fifty lbs.) and don’t even get me started on customs, liquid restrictions, and the recycled air we deal with. Recently two of us traveled a great distant on this classic but undiscovered way to do so, the train. Sure it was a bit of a distance, both on our way to New York one staring in Savannah and the other in Raleigh, we had to endure a lengthy ride but it was no worse than a road trip and distractions help you pass the time. Bring books, movies, or dramine (to knock you out) and you suddenly have a wonderful and much cheaper trip (try getting an $80.00 plane ticket one way!). And the most fabulous perk of traveling by train is the luggage restrictions of lack thereof; we are talking three bags a piece and two carry-ons. Now when you tell someone like me this kind of news I’m instantly elated, a bag for my shoes!