Last weekend I went to Austin, Texas and it was one of the best vacations I've ever had. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and exciting. I got to explore a new city, try new restaurants, meet new people, have a great time at my cousin's wedding, and not feel rushed because it was just me and my younger brothers. Anytime I go on vacation with my dad I always feel rushed because he's late for everything and I always like being early.
The highlights of the vacation were walking around downtown Austin all day Friday, hanging out with family I haven't seen in years at my cousin's wedding, and meeting Nicole of Writes Like A Girl. First off, Nicole is so awesome! She's a bad ass feminist who has such a chic sense of style, has a podcast called Breakfast for Dinner, and it was wonderful talking to her about blogger things, movies, tea, taking outfit pictures, and more.
Two interesting things I noted about Austin: it's a strange mix of cowboys and hippies, and there's awesome street art everywhere.
Cakes by Coco Paloma Desserts.
My cousin (the sister of the cousin who got married) made these wonderful cakes!
All of the awesome goodies I got in Austin!
I actually only spent my own money on the chocolate because I got a $100 gift card from my mom for Hanukkah and a $50 gift card from a work event, so I used those to buy stuff and food. So almost everything I bought while on this trip was free.
Mo's Dark Chocolate Bacon Bar, Cocoa Puro chocolate spread, Texas postcard,
Lepi de Provence Cucumber & Mint soap, Out of Print Banned Books Socks
& The Steeping Room's House Chai and Jasmine Peach Blossom tea}
Gifts I got for family:
{A cute metal bug & Lepi de Provence Tomato-Vine & Strawberry soap for my mom,
Lavender soap for my step-mom, Mo's Milk Chocolate Bacon Bar for my dad
& a keychain, coin purse, and "Keep Austin Weird" stuffed animal for my kid sister}
How's 2015 going for you so far?
Have you ever been to Austin?
