So the journey begins

So the journey begins. I am about to embark on an assignment that has a lot of firsts for me. It will be my first work trip, my first trade show as an exhibitor and my first time to the Big Apple. I am excited to leave my safe zone in Burnsville, Minnesota in search of learning and discovering something new. Bags are packed and mind is open. Here I come New York City!

After a quick flight filled with reading and entertainment provided by my iPod, we landed at LaGuardia Airport, picked up our bags and made our way to the taxi line. It was like waiting for a ride at an amusement park. Alot of people lined up between two metal barriers while a sea of yellow taxi cabs waited on the other side. The temperature outside was a measly 30 degrees. To me, it should have felt like summer as I am a true Minnesotan; but it seemed much colder and the wind felt like needles on my face. Soon enough our taxi was waiting. We got in and headed for the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. My mind filled with anticipation.

The taxi ride was my first glimpse into New York culture. The cab was darting through the streets at a speed that made me a little queasy, barely stopping for pedestrians or dogs. The constant sound of angry drivers and honking horns filed the air as the buildings looked like a blur on either side of us. I looked up only to see the massive size of the sky scrapers with the reflection of the sun beaming down onto the streets. It was gigantic; it was hectic; but it was also amazing. I could not wait to see what the rest of the trip would have in store for me.

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