Austin, TX

Austin: "Keep Austin Weird"

Pros:

• Funky college town = lots of young professionals too
• Culturally diverse
• Good food (ethnic, americana, nice price ranges)
• Tons of Live Music
• Outdoors activities (climbing, hiking, etc)
• Fun Downtown (shops, buildings, people)
• Lindy Hop and Blues scene
• Warm weather

Cons:

• Deep in the heart of Texas?
• No family anywhere nearby
• You have to fly to any major city outside of Texas
• Isolated Oasis in the midst of Bush Country

Austin was an eclectic city, reminiscent of Asheville, NC in its diversity, shops, and eateries.  From Trudy's Mex Marts to Amy's Ice Cream, there is something for the whole family.  I particularly enjoyed some fantastic BBQ at Pok-e-Jo's with Keith, Summer, and their two children.

Also ran into a guy (forgive me, I can't remember your name right now) who looks very similar to John Mallard, my first love and high school sweetheart of four years (he's an amazing person who is now rocking out in one of the square states).  

John Mallard is on the LEFT, and my new John-look-alike is on the RIGHT. Bizzare, eh?

Now I'm in Houston at Lindyfest!