Tag: texas
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Northwest Austin
I found an old map of Austin while visiting my grandpa one summer afternoon. It was a map from the 90’s, and there are many more roads than there are on the map. I decided to cut it up and reflect on every corner of Northwest Austin – places I’ve been, that were special to…
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Austin, through the eyes of a visitor
What is my hometown? I never know how to answer this question. Is it where I was born? Is it where I live now? Is it the “reason” I look the way I do? I usually change the answer depending on who is asking. I’ve lived in Austin for over twenty years. I moved away…
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Texas Coast
I remember when I met my first college roommate, who is from Houston, and stupidly asked her, “Houston has an airport?” I’m pretty sure she alerted the authorities immediately because I knew an embarrassingly small amount about Texas. Houston is one of the largest cities in the United States. Growing up, I thought Houston was…
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San Antonio
San Antonio was awesome! We’ve been here many times in the past, but it was the first time we flew here as a destination. Casey and I brought our cat there. It was cold and rainy the entire time we were there. That’s becoming my preferred weather. The first thing I did upon arriving was get…