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Moving to New York: things to know before you go · The Moving to New York Starter Kit

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• Establishing the habit of blogging

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• Staying connected with the people who trusted me first

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• The Joy That Was Here All Along

  A slow morning walk through New York City with a coffee, and what it taught me about finding joy in ordinary days instead of chasing the next thing.