The day I commenced my career as a Media Planner was the very same day I began my life as a city commuter. The local subway carried me 21 stops - all the way from 157th street, downtown to the West Village. Crowds of people flooded on and off the train at each station. I watched this unfold around me with a sense of great awe. My train stopped in Times Square and Penn Station. I could hardly believe it! Here I was, on my way to the office, riding the train alongside tourists who were visiting the city. The contrast stunned me. This city life - the crowds, subways, noise, commotion - this was now my normal life. I was LIVING in the city. Not just visiting - I actually lived here. Every day felt special and magical. Although I lived 8 miles from work, my commute took an hour. As a suburban girl used to cars and convenience, I was spoiled by everything being literally 10-15min away. Spending an hour to get anywhere on a daily basis was unfathomable. Yet here I w...