I live rent-free in NYC by pet-sitting full time. I've slept in a car and dealt with cancellations, but it's worth it.

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I moved to New York to pursue comedy but struggled with rent. Now I live rent-free by pet sitting in different apartments across the city.

I moved to New York with a dream, one suitcase, and not that much money. I had just visited a friend there, but something felt different this time. I felt like I belonged. Like the streets were whispering to me, it's time. While I was there, I met up with another friend who had just moved from Dallas. He told me there was an extra room available at the place he had found. I thought, if it's meant to be, it will align. I went back to Texas and decided to take the chance. I wanted to challenge myself, take my comedy to another level, and fine-tune my craft.

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