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A First Time for Everything

by Mary Melnick

Dec 2, 2019

In two weeks, the FXExpress Publications, Inc. team will head to Los Angeles for the GT Tested Reader Survey awards, hosted at The Peninsula Beverly Hills.

I am excited for this event. This is my second awards event but my first GT Tested Reader Survey awards party, and I can’t wait to see how it goes. This trip is full of firsts for me, some I am excited about and some I am nervous for.

This is my first time going to California, and I couldn’t be more excited. I’ve been wanting to visit California for years, and I can’t believe I am finally going. I hope the weather is nice so we can get a break from the cold in Pennsylvania.

Another first is this is my first flight with a layover. I am a little nervous about this. I’ve always had direct flights and never had to get off a plane to get on another one. I’ve flown by myself a good amount, so I am not worried about that. I am more worried about navigating an airport I’ve never been to and finding the place I need to be to hop on my second flight. Although I am nervous, I have a feeling I will be fine!

Also, it is my first big trip with Global Traveler; so far, I have only traveled to New York for the Wherever Awards.

I am so excited for this trip full of firsts! Check back next month to see how everything went.

— Mary Melnick, social media and editorial coordinator

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