Who is She: Jasmine Mondesir, age 28Where is She From: Brooklyn, New York
What Does She Do: Mother, Student
"I am So New York because... I said so Fuhgeddaboutit!"
My Independence day came in 2 stages...
May 9th 2010: I boarded a plane with my 2 little ones in tow and set off on what I would call a vacation of sorts. I wanted to get away from my family and have space to just relax and think about my life. While out of New York for a month, being away gave me some perspective. I realized that my life wasn't bound to NYC and although I loved it there maybe it was a time for me to make a change.
Upon my booking my return ticket to NYC, opportunity happened to knock on my door and I answered: I was accepted into college! Something I had been putting off for a long time was showing itself again - and this time I wasn't going to ignore it. I returned to NYC for a total of 4 days, wrapped up some business and on June 15th 2010, I said goodbye to NYC for what may be for good.
June 15th 2010 my life started over. I left all the negative things about me, my life and my past at JFK airport and began the journey towards being the best woman, mother, student, daughter, role model I can be.
She's So New York is asking you: When was YOUR Independence Day? Did you leave a bad relationship? A dead-end job to pursue a passion? Your country/state/town for the bright lights of the Big Apple? We are asking for your triumph stories! Send them to our NEW e-mail address: besonewyork@gmail.com! Remember: YOUR story may help someone rewrite their own!
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