New York
Alright guys, I have been kicking around this idea of going to New York City for a long time now. Some of you may remember me wanting to go back at the beginning of the year, to see Sweeney Todd on Broadway. It never happened for several stupid reasons and faults of my own. This time, I do not want this to happen.
There are two things I'd like to do in New York. The first being of course, one of the five Arcade Fire shows in the middle of February. If this does not pan out, on February 2nd at Carnegie Hall, there is going to be a massive freak-folk concert hosted by David Byrne.
I have never actually traveled before on my own. The farthest I have driven was deep into Lorain County here in Ohio, which was a good two hour drive in my mom's minivan, and it almost drove me insane. Would it be easier (i.e. less problematic) to just take a flight into New York, or to take a bus, as opposed to driving? Which would be cheaper?
I'm making the assumption that I will be staying in a hotel/motel. Does anyone know a good one? By "good" I do not mean extremely expensive: I mean one that would be close to the church to see AF or if I do not get a ticket, then one relatively close to Carnegie Hall. Since those places are the main reasons for me being in NYC, I figure I might as well have a hotel that's nearby as opposed to on the other side of the boroughs.
As of right now, I have about 400 dollars saved up. I am also thinking of applying for a credit card to just max out and then cut up at the end of this trip. Since these concerts aren't until February, I will have more money by then because of work. Assuming I don't spend a dime, I'll have close to 700 in the bank, if not 800 (even more if I'm going to see Arcade Fire in the middle of the month, as opposed to the folk concert). I'm also thinking of selling a little bit of my music collection, as it's taking up more space than what it's worth. Think that's going to be enough?
All suggestions will be considered. I just don't want to be this guy who never did anything daring in his life. I usually make excuses to stop me from doing what I'd truly love to do: in this case, experience music I know I most likely won't get to in Ohio, and finally seeing New York City.
There are two things I'd like to do in New York. The first being of course, one of the five Arcade Fire shows in the middle of February. If this does not pan out, on February 2nd at Carnegie Hall, there is going to be a massive freak-folk concert hosted by David Byrne.
I have never actually traveled before on my own. The farthest I have driven was deep into Lorain County here in Ohio, which was a good two hour drive in my mom's minivan, and it almost drove me insane. Would it be easier (i.e. less problematic) to just take a flight into New York, or to take a bus, as opposed to driving? Which would be cheaper?
I'm making the assumption that I will be staying in a hotel/motel. Does anyone know a good one? By "good" I do not mean extremely expensive: I mean one that would be close to the church to see AF or if I do not get a ticket, then one relatively close to Carnegie Hall. Since those places are the main reasons for me being in NYC, I figure I might as well have a hotel that's nearby as opposed to on the other side of the boroughs.
As of right now, I have about 400 dollars saved up. I am also thinking of applying for a credit card to just max out and then cut up at the end of this trip. Since these concerts aren't until February, I will have more money by then because of work. Assuming I don't spend a dime, I'll have close to 700 in the bank, if not 800 (even more if I'm going to see Arcade Fire in the middle of the month, as opposed to the folk concert). I'm also thinking of selling a little bit of my music collection, as it's taking up more space than what it's worth. Think that's going to be enough?
All suggestions will be considered. I just don't want to be this guy who never did anything daring in his life. I usually make excuses to stop me from doing what I'd truly love to do: in this case, experience music I know I most likely won't get to in Ohio, and finally seeing New York City.