Two days later; I finally made it to New York, the city of lights, hopes, and dreams, yesterday after a few complications.

They delayed my flight once because of engine trouble but eventually got everyone here on a different plane. Makes me glad I came a day early to prep for the interview and that I didn't take the problems on the plane as a sign that this interview wasn't going to happen. The old me probably would have hitched back home from LAX but I knew better then that because this job wasn't going to get out of my grasp that fast without a fight.

Dr. Williamson said he knows a lot of people at the company and even gave me some background information on the company itself so I’d be better prepared for the typical interview questions like “Why did you choose us?” or “Do you like what the company is doing so far?”

Choi Co. also known as Choi Corporations is a Korean based conglomerate owned by the Choi family. Founded in 1968 by the former CEO, being the late Mr. Daehyun Choi, he started the business with agriculture being its main concern. As times changed, the company branched out to different markets and moved its headquarters to the United States. From what I’ve read, they dabble in a bit of everything from fashion to real estate to food. Being a very family oriented business, the recent CEO passed the company on to his son. Word is he is a bit of a handful but I doubt I’d ever meet him since CEO’s are always busy doing other company business but I’ve dealt with my fair share of crazies in college so I can handle this too.

I woke up really early this morning so I could go over the notes I made and to get ready. I have to look good you know. I already told myself I will work at whatever because I don’t want to go home empty handed.  

I decided I couldn’t be too fashion forward with clothes because its a formal interview so I settled with a red lace blouse, black trousers, and a cute black blazer along with my favorite Giuseppe Zanotti platforms of course.  

I put my medium-long dark locks in a chic bun so it would show off my classic but simple diamond studs.

The last but not least item that is considered my pride and joy was my classic Chanel bag. It’s my good luck charm and carries many memories for me. I guess all of my clothes have sentimental value to me one way or another but this is my first designer piece so I always covet it the most.

As I put on my final touches, I heard my cell beep. It’s my alarm warning me I have exactly two hours before my interview and now I feel the nerves creeping up. I think I might walk a bit before going though with things.

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The cool breeze that blew through the New York sky helped a bit but I couldn’t help but feeling this way. Is my job experience the only thing keeping people from hiring me? Am I really cut out for this lifestyle? Am I forever doomed into living off my parents?

As if she knew what I was thinking, I got a call from Olivia of course.

“IT’S ALMOST TIME!” she shouted “I bet your going to do amazing so no worries!”

“Thanks Liv but I’m super nervous and my stomach is in knots”

“That’s normal. Just grab some chamomile tea or something before you go. That will definitely calm your nerves”

Hmm that sounds good. I think there is a Starbucks around here somewhere. I turned the corner and as expected, there’s one on every corner. It’s Manhattan, would you expect anything else?

I ordered my drink and and talked to Liv until I really had to leave to my interview while waiting in the hustle and bustle of what seemed to be exactly like the New York streets or L.A traffic; both giant annoyances if you ask me.

“Why are you so nervous Chris? You’ve got this job and if it doesn’t work out then I told you I can try to get you something here at work”

Olivia is the business director for HR at DYB, which is named after the current CEO’s son. They’re a dance and music company.

“Liv, you know I can’t do that. I’m not leaving New York until they give me the job. I need to do this on my own. I can’t keep getting help. Not from you and definitely not from my parents. For once I’m going to do whatever it takes to succeed and no one is going to stop me!”

“I know I know but just relax and be yourself. How could anyone hate you? Well other than Grace but she’s just jealous of you...”

Ugh I hate her! Ever since we could crawl, me and Grace have been archenemies. Supposedly our families had a falling out when they were younger and now the torch has been passed down to the next generation.

Everything I did, Grace had to try to do it better but of course she failed because I was always one step ahead of her. I guess you can say we’ve both lost our fair share of battles but I always won the war.

Still the reigning champion over here. Just saying.

“Speaki