Ready or Not

As someone who has never been to New York City before, I am extremely nervous as the infamous #UONYC trip approaches (very quickly, I might add). I wish I could say I feel ready: ready to fast-walk on the streets with the locals, ready to network with the best of the best in the advertising industry, ready to hop on the subway and not get lost.

But if I’m being honest, I don’t feel ready in the slightest.

What I do feel, however, is prepared. I don’t know if my anxiety-ridden mind will ever allow me to feel 100% mentally ready for this trip, but there’s some comfort in knowing I can prepare for the things within my control.

I have all of my professional, business casual attire hand-picked for the week. I have my leatherbound notebook and my favorite pen ready to take notes. I have my most comfortable shoes packed to explore the city in. My suitcase is locked and loaded with every little thing I could possibly need. I have done my research.

So with that said, see you soon New York!

Matty Leech 5.2.19