Whirlwind.

The last time I posted on this little blog, I was getting moved into my new place just starting a new job. My life was quite a whirlwind between Thanksgiving and the end of February. In the last couple of months I've managed to [pretty much] get everything settled in my apartment. I still haven't hung anything on the walls and there are a few boxes stashed in the back of closets that I'll unpack eventually, but I have had the chance to have a few friends over and fill this place to the brim with a little chatter and a lot of laughter...something I can't wait to do again, especially when it's warm and we can make good use of my sweet little porch. There are great new friends who are so much fun that sometimes I forget we only met a few months ago. Last weekend, the mister and I spent almost an entire day just wandering the city where he lives and I couldn't help but think what's happened in the year since I graduated from college. I've lived in three different states, started two different jobs, and been through more than I bargained for. I can't wait to see what's coming for me next, y'all.

Back to the blog.

Looks like I haven't posted in a couple of weeks. Bad, bad blogger. 

But now that I'm almost unpacked and settled I can get back into a regular schedule. 

Austin is huge and different and overwhelming and entertaining all at once. I've found a favorite spot for bubble tea, but I'm still on the lookout for a favorite coffee spot--working at Strange Brew spoiled me.

I don't have much of an update tonight, but recently I read an article about Kelly Clarkson. Now y'all don't hate me for it, but I've always liked her. I have every album she's released since then and I've seen her perform live. Her voice is ridiculous. I guess it's the part of me that's always wanted to be able to perform like that. Anyway, the point is that she's almost constantly been judged for her body by the media and she always comes back in a kick-ass way. Homegirl is looking fierce these days. I want her trainer.  

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Also, Kelly Clarkson + Jennifer Nettles + John Legend makes for great tv. I'm hooked.

Walton's Fancy and Staple.

Since I have a few more days before I start my new job, I have time to get myself oriented in Austin and find some restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy. Today I found one such place called Walton's Fancy and Staple. They serve a lovely breakfast and have all kinds of coffee and espresso as well as a lovely deli sandwich menu. Plus they have cakes, danishes, and daily flavors of macaroons.

Today's macaroon flavor was oreo. Yes.

And I had a Garden Sandwich on fresh wheat bread and a prickly pear lemonade. 

Walton's, I think, is going to be one of my favorite spots.

Here we go.

As most of you know, I just left my roots back in Mississippi to work as a graphic designer in Austin, Texas. I got here four days ago and today I found an apartment.

This is happening.

My final semesters of college went by so quickly it was like a flash. Mix a graphic design student with a barista and you get a student running on about 8 big cups of coffee a day. So many good memories from it though. The best of friends (you know who you are and you will come and visit me), lots of fun, and a ton of hard work. But we made it!

Forever maroon & white, y'all.

I have a new job. I have a new home. I have a the best guy a girl could ask for and a family that loves and believes in me.

I can't wait to see where things go from here.