The individual moved from Texas to New York City in 2019 to pursue a career in media and intends to remain there permanently. Frequent childhood and later visits established a long-standing desire to live in New York. The individual lived in Austin for six years, enjoying family proximity, easy friendships, an inclusive outdoor scene, free hiking trails, riverside paths, affordable nightlife, and abundant live music. A beloved pug continues to live with the person's mother in Austin. In New York, the individual lived in Brooklyn for five years before moving to Queens in 2024 and particularly cherishes autumn foliage in the Northeast.
I visited New York City probably 100 times before moving here. Growing up in a nearby suburb from ages 2 to 10, my family took me into the big city every month or so. Even then, I knew it was eventually where I wanted to live. By 2006, we had moved to a Texas suburb outside Dallas, still visiting the Big Apple multiple times each year. In 2013, I moved to Austin for college and remained there until I relocated to NYC in 2019 to pursue a career in media.
The outdoor scene in Austin was inclusive and exciting. With free hiking trails in the hills and paths to stroll next to the Colorado River, there were plenty of things to do in nature. When I went out at night, the drinks were cheap, and live music was never too hard to find.
Since moving to New York, I've lived in Brooklyn and Queens. I spent five years living in Brooklyn before moving to Queens in 2024. It's worth noting that I've never lived in Manhattan. New York is my favorite place to be in the fall since the leaves change, bringing vibrant pops of color to natural spaces around the city. I'm always happy to be in the Northeast when fall rolls around - unlike in Austin, where I missed out on the colorful foliage.
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