"I moved to Austin in 2013 from Rockwall, Texas, as a senior in high school after my band and my parents broke up at roughly the same time. At first, life in Austin was lonely. While I found my feet, I turned to photography as an outlet, capturing Austin's mix of urban and natural elements through my lens. I've spent the last six years working as a reporter and playing music in multiple bands."
"I love my life in New York - it feels more like home than any place I've lived before, and the best part is that I made it happen all by myself. But I still think about Austin every day. I miss my family, my friends, and my favorite foods. At the same time, things like sweltering summers and limited public transit remind me why I chose a life in New York City."
Moved to Austin in 2013 from Rockwall, Texas, as a senior in high school after a band breakup and parental separation. Initially felt lonely and turned to photography, capturing Austin's urban and natural contrasts. Spent six years working as a reporter and playing in multiple bands. Later relocated to New York, where life feels more like home and was achieved independently. Continues to miss Austin's family, friends, foods, and outdoor escape options, while acknowledging sweltering summers and limited transit that motivated the move. Quit drinking two years into New York life partly because nights out are expensive. Remembers Buzz Mill with $5 drinks and frequent road trips to nearby natural sites.
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