Robbins Place

After a downpour of goodbyes, life has finally settled into some kind of rhythm.

I have a new Austin family. I have a dinner group. I have a running partner. I have started my internship at Austin City Limits (ACL). I am one lucky lady!

It's been seven days since I walked in the ACL door as an intern. And it's not at all like my first days at KXAN, when I felt like a useless shadow on the wall. I feel cozy in the tiny intern office surrounded by CDs, posters, flyers, paraphernalia from previous tapings and the staff water cooler. Yes, I actually have an office and an Apple Macbook. And everyday I am inspired by the musicians on the walls.

This week, as I prepare for Briony's visit, I have finally realised I am indeed in love with Austin. When I was on exchange, I was so busy all the time that I only glimpsed the city between university and my internship and PL partying, but now I've had a few weeks just to simply enjoy the sights my great likeness has turned into love.

On one hand this is a thrilling epiphany of sorts; on the other, it saddens me a little too, because I know I'll have to leave eventually. I have been at my most joyful in this place than I have ever been before, and I'm finally beginning to get a sense of who I am as well.

What more could one ask for?
To do, visit, see, experience the things you love, like Barton Springs at night time, like amazing live music (Mumford & Sons), like running in the park, like floating in a pool and watching the sky, like cooking and eating meals with great friends. Life is simple and refreshing here! I may not be earning any money or climbing the corporate ladder, but I think I know true happiness.