California, Here We Come

Today is finally the day.

When I found out about Equinox’s program which trained future group fitness instructors September 2012 seemed like a distant dream– it was only January. September was a whole semester, graduation and summer away.

But now this day is finally here, I am at the airport about to board a flight to Los Angeles, a place I have been numerous times, but this time it’s more than just a spring break or family vacation.

I’ve only ever lived two places- Westchester and New York City. In high school I dreamed of college in a far away, warm location, preferably California or Florida. That dream changed when I got accepted to NYU Tisch, an offer I could not refuse. But a part of me still had warm weather dreams, dreams which became more vivid when I went on vacations to visit my best friend in Los Angeles.

In a few hours I will finally get to call Los Angeles my home. It may be only for 2 months, or it may be longer, but none-the-less it will be my home.

as I walked into the airport with my mama she asked what I was feeling. I said tired, which is accurate at 8AM,
but we both knew I was feeling excited, anxious and nervous like the first day of college.

and so the california adventure begins: 2 months full of fitness, healthy delicious eats, beautiful weather, stunning beaches and Disneyland.

“you can travel the world, but nothing comes close to the golden coast…”