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Susan Kirby-Smith commented on Anna Raddatz's blog post '3 Weeks After Leaving New York'
UT Austin has one of the best (most prestigious and well-funded) graduate writing programs in the nation. I'm curious to know if you'll find some cool readings to see or just meet some literary-minded folk....My guess is they have an open reading ...
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Anna Raddatz replied to LifeAfterNYC Admin's discussion 'What was the craziest job you had in New York?'
"bleeding edge" - guh.
7 hours ago
Mari Brown commented on Alexa Scott-Flaherty's blog post 'What happens AFTER you leave NYC?'
Alexa, this is brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing all of this -- I find it really inspiring. I was particularly moved by your comment that you wouldn't trade those nights in NYC for anything, but that now you're in a different stage of life,...
7 hours ago
Mari Brown replied to LifeAfterNYC Admin's discussion 'What was the craziest job you had in New York?'
renting a private helicopter to pick up the delayed luggage??? this is amazing! and i LOVE that you had to invent the nontoxic art material. hilarious.
7 hours ago
Alexa Scott-Flaherty commented on Alexa Scott-Flaherty's blog post 'What happens AFTER you leave NYC?'
It was very hard for me to leave NYC. I think at times I was addicted to it. It's like any great addiction-sometimes it was just so exciting and consuming-a night of things that can only happen in NYC (dinner with famous actors, all-night conversa...
12 hours ago
Emma commented on Alexa Scott-Flaherty's blog post 'What happens AFTER you leave NYC?'
I don't have to choose between having a job and having a family... You nailed this. Right now I chose to have a job. Feels so hard to have both in NYC. Thanks for this. Eye opener for me.
13 hours ago
Alexa Scott-Flaherty added a blog post
I almost left NYC... twice... The first time we were on our way to Seattle. Then I got another acting job and we stayed. The second time was Chicago. We had announced to all of our friends and family that we were leaving, took the trip out to the ...
yesterday
Alexa Scott-Flaherty replied to LifeAfterNYC Admin's discussion 'What was the craziest job you had in New York?'
Hmmm... 1. Assistant to an artist in Soho. Who turned out to be not just an artist but an inventor. Inventing a new, non-toxic art material. So in addition to cleaning his studio I became a sort of lab chemist testing out this product. Then we'd ...
yesterday

Blog Posts

Alexa Scott-Flaherty

What happens AFTER you leave NYC?

Posted by Alexa Scott-Flaherty on November 23, 2009 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Anna Raddatz

3 Weeks After Leaving New York

Posted by Anna Raddatz on November 18, 2009 at 7:19pm — 3 Comments

Mari Brown

Alumnus of the University of Manhattan

Posted by Mari Brown on November 18, 2009 at 5:53pm — 1 Comment

Mari Brown

Carrie Bradshaw for 62 Hours

Posted by Mari Brown on November 16, 2009 at 9:00pm — 4 Comments

Jb Laman

Anon and on and on...

Posted by Jb Laman on November 14, 2009 at 4:05pm — 2 Comments

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LifeAfterNYC Admin

What was the craziest job you had in New York? 7 Replies

Fishmonger/Personal Assistant? Food Stylist/Paralegal? Central Park Mime/Bartender at crazy bar? What's your story?

Started by LifeAfterNYC Admin. Last reply by Anna Raddatz 7 hours ago.

Laura Rich

Had to share - "New York, New York (So Good They Named it Twice)" (video) 1 Reply

Had anyone heard of this song before? I thought the title was hilarious, so I found this video of it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsi5lXxzByU

Started by Laura Rich. Last reply by Mari Brown 1 day ago.

Laura Rich

Looking for subletter for West Village studio 1 Reply

Hi everyone, Wondering if you could reach out to your networks about my apartment in the West Village. It's getting down to the wire and I need to line up someone soon for Dec. 1. I'll be back thi...

Tagged: sublet, apartment, Village, West

Started by Laura Rich. Last reply by Mari Brown Nov 19.

Mari Brown

Best Dressed, Worst Dressed, Hot Mess 19 Replies

Fashion Week at Is There Life After New York: How did NYC change your personal style? What bad fashion trends do you see in your new place? NOTE: As hot as this girl is, she is wearing a fanny pack.

Started by Mari Brown. Last reply by Anna Raddatz Nov 17.

 
 

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