Having been born and raised in Upstate New York, I have a very strong affection and personal connection to the area. I grew up in Accord NY, went to college in Albany, then moved to Queens in 2004 post-graduation. I had an amazing career in the NYC hospitality industry for 11 years where I specialized in management, customer service, and catering to my clients every whim. Although I thoroughly enjoyed living and working in the "city", I found mys...