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Oh Yeah, I Live in New York

So, it’s been a while since your favorite brunette bee posted a legit update here – well, I’ve got one that I’m sure you already know, but just in case:

I live in New York now. 

But let me be crystal clear: I do not live in NYC.  I go there to attend tweetups, visit museums, and meet up with friends and colleagues, but I don’t spend every day and night in NYC. 

So when you ask “How’s life in the BIG CITY today?” or “Have you seen the Cupcake Truck yet?” or “How’s NYC treatin’ ya, kid?” for me it’s like, “Oh, yeah, hey, um, I live in a village on Long Island – the closest thing to a cupcake truck is Peapod.”

But you know what?  I think I’ve got the best of both worlds here.  I lived in Boston for 4.5 years, relying on the T (gag me), cabs and my own two feet, and having few chances to really escape from the sounds, smells and sights that came with living in an urban area.  Here, I’m in the greatest spot because I have all the perks of suburbia (malls, parking lots, grass) coupled with a quick (less than an hour-long) train ride to the City right outside my door. 

What’s great too, is that I am still part of SHIFT Communications, and I get to work virtually with my amazing team of PR stars from Boston.  I’ve been growing and learning with this particular team for the past year and half, so it’s a blessing I get to continue working with these enthusiastic, creative and hilarious people every day.  Big thanks to SHIFT for wanting to keep me around. 

Plus, obviously the Gregory aspect of the move makes me smile! Goes without saying…

I am really loving my life here, and I’m excited to show you some sweet snippets of what my new world is like here on SHC.