When hopping from city to city, it’s always more fun with a partner in crime
East coast trips are good with the likes of Southwest, Chinatown buses, Jetblue and Virgin America
Pittsburgh can be hip too…with zombies
No matter what, classrooms that harbored my academic struggles will always trigger a gag reflex
And the classrooms where I succeeded almost effortlessly (and had the most joyous time) will recall nostalgic times of energy and creativity
I don’t think I will miss the food available on the CMU campus
Walking to and from Squirrel Hill to campus really really isn’t that horrible
Houses in Pittsburgh really are almost lit like fires, quiet and brooding
But Pittsburgh isn’t a walkable city
It’s still easy to get lost in a city with colored belts
What some call hip isn’t hip to me
Repeated confirmations of “do you want me to drive me to the airport” should be assumed with a no instead of the expected polite yes
There is tons of stuff in DC that I haven’t yet explored
Good hosts provide a place to sleep, a blanket and at least something resembling a pillow
Tacos with insects…oh yes!
National museums are free in DC (I really did not know this!)
Cities change a lot, especially if you haven’t visited since you were a 5th grader
When you lose something, don’t give up hope
Thank everyone who helped you graciously
There will always be a homeless man asking you for change in the worst of times (the next worst time was when someone kept asking for change when I was just laid off)
Favorite people are always my favorite people
Throw yourself in any situation when you can talk to people
A great way to start is “is this the train I am supposed to be taking?”
Don’t carry too much cash on you
Carry two pairs of shoes with you—one for walking and one for the dressed up
Make sure one pair is easy to carry around
All big cities (at least in the US) are the same
Choose one or two friends in a city that you want to see—then spend as much time with them
Make sure that your intention is clear
I think I love the DC metro
I also love the unlimited pass on the NYC subway system
etsy has a pretty cool office
It’s easy to spend an hour getting from point A to point B in NYC
I still don’t understand why certain significant others disappear when the unintimidating, naive me comes out
I do love them chicken and waffles
I have pretty good self control when it comes to spending money on things
Unfortunately very little when it comes to great food
I love love love all tea!
It’s really not worth it to buy gifts in America for someone in America
I love ice cream…always! And gelato.
Food carts are great in every city
Japanese cuisine is the way to go in NYC
I think if I lived in Manhattan, I would live in Park Slope or DUMBO
All amazing…even with Toad, I wished there was someone who accompanied me…
DId you try custard?
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