This weekend was another great addition to my string of extremely fun and adventurous weekends. I have had something planned every single weekend since the new year. Some fun, like this past one, and others were working weekends. Either way, I've had a blast. I've danced on the state capitol steps, had several karaoke nights, hosted several dinner parties including a crawfish boil- a first for me. I've met my doppelgängers, witnessed my cousins wedding, danced my way through almost every bar on 6th, frequented the ever beautiful Hamilton Pool, and have had my fair share of fun in several neighboring cities. Needless to say, I have explored this city top to bottom and, after nine months, I am still completely enamored with this city! However, I don't think I'd have had this much fun if it weren't for the friendships I have made along the way.
I've been reflecting a lot lately.
And I must say this, while I am completely excited to start a new chapter in my life, I find myself overwhelmed with deep emotion. This year I have made friends that will forever be part of my Austin family and I have a special place in my heart for them.
My roommates are interesting. Just kidding. I love my roommates. We have created a special home here in Austin that involve all things Dr. Who, random instruments assembling together, new cuisine, and dinner party hosting. We crack jokes and are entirely too sarcastic with each other and I love them for it. I am really going to miss them. When are we going to throw The Rubber Band Ball guys?
My second, or first depending on viewpoint, set of roommates are the bomb.com as well. I love the fact that I can just go over to their place, at any given point in time, without notice, and walk in and act like I live there too. It's great. I've had some amazing times with them!
Then there's my AmeriCorps group. What can I say? I felt like we have all bonded over late night office raids, countless calls to parents, coming to the office early, leaving the office late, and oh yeah, we still found time to hang out outside of work. The people I work with are truly inspiring and make me proud to work alongside them.
And let's not forget the fantastic people that I have met through these groups. From their significant others, to the people they work with, and everywhere in between, they have filled in any gaps making this a truly cohesive hodgepodge of people whom I care for greatly!
These people make up my Austin family. We all came to this city not really knowing a soul and in just 9 short months we have bonded to create this extremely diverse yet full of awesome family! It's hard knowing that I'll leave them in just a few short weeks but I know that we have created friendships that will last.
I'm going to miss Texas. The beautiful scenery, the wonderful people, just the culture that IS Texas. With the people I have in my life right now, I just want to drive out to a lake, pitch a camp, serve beverages from my tailgate, and soak up my surroundings without a care in the world.
Until next time,
RTIII
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