I’ve thought long and hard about where I want to take my life next. I fully anticipated having to wait until after the wedding next July, but with the recent turn of events I’ve started to realize that perhaps this is the path for me. Perhaps, I’ve finally found my calling and this is life’s way of saying “JUMP ON IT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE”
(It sometimes scares me how much power we have over our own destinies)
So, it may come as no surprise to some of you, that I have decided to move to Austin and get my career plans under way…. In September!
Austin has been on my radar since I was… 6 years old?! haha. Seriously, the first time my dad ever took me to Austin I knew that someday, I was going to live there… Even then, I knew that the live music scene in Austin, the culture, the easy going and laid back environment, friendly people, exciting downtown life.. I knew it was all for me.
The best part was when I grew up and realized that Austin really was the best of all worlds. Food, affordable. Beer, cheap. Apartments, totally reasonable. State income tax, pfffft what is THAT nonsense? JOBS — EVERYWHERE.. Especially for my bar/restaurant management degree. Uh, 6th street, I hear you calling my name! Gas is OVER 50 cents cheaper than it is here in New York (or Maryland for that matter) People are so dang friendly, the weather is gorgeous (HI i hate snow unless I’m skiing) there are trails GALORE. I’ve basically decided I’m going to be spending 94.3% of my time running town lake. It’s just meant to be. 
It comes to no surprise to any of my family and friends that I’m moving there! None. As soon as I told my friends I got “ohhh you are going to EAT UP that music scene” Austin hands down, has one of, if not THE biggest live music scene in the entire world!
I am truly and honestly STOKED about this next chapter of my life. I have so many friends in Texas that have migrated down from Dallas to ATX… I have so much family all over the state. Mostly in San Antonio which is less than an hour south! 
I am truly over joyed.. Which, lets face it… I needed something to bring this year to a happy end! The only thing I’m super nervous about is finding a decent apartment. If you are in Austin, or know anything about Austin and can point me in the right direction to find a place in Downtown/central austin (close to UT, close to 6th street… but not necessarily on top of either) I will owe you my life!
So, tell me darlings… Whats the most exciting thing thats happened to you recently?!
This is awesome. We are Texans.. you will love it there!!! So happy you are making your choice.. newer follower.. but is your fiancé there?
oh… no unfortunately the fiance and i split up a few weeks ago. incredibly long story. :-/
How fun I have never been there! Exciting thing? Today I fly to Disneyland!
woo hoo!!!
now that is just stinking fantastic!!!! good for you, hun! i am so happy to see you following your dreams during this new transition time in your life. it takes SO much courage to do that, and i know you will be a great success in tx! congrats on this new milestone, and i cannot wait to hear all about it!! SPA LOVE
i am SO happy you’re happy!
Sounds like a great choice for you friend!
Wow! I have never been to Austin but I really want to get there!
Fantastic! Love making big changes. You know me. I’m all for moving across the country to start anew!
Sounds like you made the perfect choice! Good luck to you in your new journey and chapter in your life! This is exciting! Enjoy xo
Congrats!!! So happy to see how things like this work out (as I’m considering a similar situation!)
That is so happy! I’m so excited for you. Your post definitely made me want to move to Austin, I’m not even kidding you. Can’t wait to hear all about it.
So exciting!! I love Austin, it’s a wonderful city. Lots of fun things to do and explore!
Ohhh Austin is SUCH a fun city!!! I’m so excited for you!!
Congrats on your upcoming move to Austin. It is such a fun city, I can’t wait to move there myself.
This is wonderful, you’re taking a bad situation, and turning it into something so positive for yourself. I can’t wait to follow your next adventure.
How exciting!! We’ll have to run Town Lake together sometime
You’re going to loveloveLOVE it here!!
so exciting! congrats are in order!
YAY that’s so exciting!! We are eyeing up Austin as our future home as well!
Can’t wait to hear all about your adventure there!
What beautiful photos! Congratulations!!
xx SPA love.
Sounds wonderful, I have never been to TX, but if I were to go, Austin would be the place.
That is so awesome, congratulations! I’ve never been to Texas, but I’ve always wanted to go.
best of luck in this new chapter! Hope it’s everything you’re dreaming of
best of luck in this new journey. I hope it’s everything you’re dreaming of!
I moved to Austin 8 months ago from Utah – I totally agree about the snow . . . it’s awesome and all, but uh . . . I’d rather not freeze to death in it every day just so I can enjoy it every once in a while. As far as apartments go . . . I live 15 miles south of town, takes 30 minutes to get in, but I didn’t want to dish out the dough for a closer apartment. So basically this was a long and pointless comment. You’re welcome!
entertaining comments are never pointless!