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Thirsty Planet

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As soon as Skylar let me know that she and her roommate signed a bunch of us up for the Thirsty Planet beer tour, I couldn’t wait.  I love tours.  I can’t wait to play the “new girl” card when I move to Austin and tour everything and anything.

Most of us chose the seven dollar deal where you get three pints and a souvenir glass.

Skylar will have to hold on to this gem until the move next month!!

We toured the brewery, asked a bunch of ridiculous questions, and enjoyed our beers in the sunshine.

I can’t get over how many people I’ve met over the past few days.  Everyone here is so down to welcome a new friend to their circle!

What do you think are the most helpful things to do to meet new people in a new city?   

I’m Here!

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As I walked from the plane to baggage claim, I couldn’t help but smile a huge smile. Am I really moving back to Texas? Who would have ever thought!

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Skylar picked me up from the airport and we debated going on a run or sipping cocktails in the sunshine. Naturally, sunshine won, so we walked over to Crow Bar for some happy hour.

Again, I found myself smiling so big, in total disbelief that this would be my home in a few short weeks. Skylar looked at me and said “It’s Austin, Kristin, Austin makes people happy.”

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I knew she was right. And I know with complete certainty that I’m going to love living in this feel-good city.

We picked up sandwiches, met one of her kickball friends to watch the Kansas game, and then met up with one of my college friends to play ping pong. The night ended with jumping on a trampoline. It was hilarious. Between ping pong and trampoline, we had a night that any 7 year old would be jealous of.

Now off to apartment hunting! Wish me luck!

Austin Tomorrow, In Pictures

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Breakfast: Impatient “Overnight” Oats

Lunch: Leftover Spicy Salad with Avocado

Dinner: Soup & Salad & Brownie @ Junior League

Today wasn’t a very hungry day.  The awesome townhouse in Austin that I wanted is going to have to be someone else’s awesome townhouse.  Thankfully, I’m heading there tomorrow to check out places in person and hope to find the place where I’m supposed to live.  You know, cause things happen for a reason.

And going to Austin tomorrow also means getting to hang out with Skylar!!  I haven’t seen Skylar since August 2010 (when I had very long, very red hair) and I’m super excited about exploring the city with her.  We’ve been scheming about yoga, Body Pump, and Mexican martinis.  I can’t wait!

Have you ever been to Austin?  What are your favorite veg-friendly spots?

Leisurely Lunching

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My friend Katie flew in today for our friend Ryan’s 30th birthday bash and we took it upon ourselves to have a leisurely day before the festivities begin.  Lunch at noon?  Healthy?  Yes.  Oh how I love the new year!

And as much as I love the new year, I love Restaurant BT even more.  It’s the freshest fancy in town.  We know this.

We found a little table outside, caught each other up on the latest happenings, and sipped on refreshing cucumber water.  I dominated the conversation with news that I had just submitted an application for an AWESOME townhouse in downtown Austin.  Fingers crossed they accept the offer!

I stuck with my usual, the tofu Vietnamese salad with a side of hoisin and sriracha.  Katie went for the chicken pho, which looked flawless.

We cleared our plates and headed over to my friend Griffin’s boutique to continue with the lady of leisure theme we had not so accidentally fallen in to.

Hope your weekend is filled with the good stuff!