2.17.2015

Sistertine's Weekend in Austin, TX

I survived Austin, Texas! That's a joke; more like, I flourished in it! The city was just so cool (can't wait to go back!) my little Peanut of a sister Carina is the best, we ate ourselves into a food coma, and I got to meet/hang with Nicole on Sunday! 
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- Nicole is the kindest! She took us around on somewhat of a "locals tour", including murals and..
- Carina brought us coordinating pjs, (she's "Donut Make Me Angry" on the left)
- Cupcakes! Nicole knows what I'm into, she took us to Sugar Mama's Bake Shop. YUM!
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"This cookie is my Valentine." - Peanut (also later, "This queso is my Valentine.") 
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Saturday we walked from (our spectacular) airb&b to Barton Springs, just to check it out! SO cool! photo IMG_7580_zpsdoqnfqah.jpg
Many a taco was had. Also Saturday we waited in the blazing TX heat for an hour for Torchy's Tacos. 
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Peanut after her race! She did really awesome, especially considering the festivities of the weekend.
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I made her do this :) that capital building downtown is pretty neat.
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Sugar Mama's Bake Shop, again! Cutest shop and a pretty dang good red velvet cupcake.
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I mean, holy murals. We're not even that cute, it's just a great mural. Thanks Nicole!
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- Fancy, amazing dinner at Lenoir upon arrival, I don't expect anything less from Peanut
- I have this thing for Luchador masks sometimes...this was inside the random neon sign museum (also love those)
- Idk if you can see the "i love you so much" mural behind her? There was a line on V-Day, we had to be sneaky

I should note that our trip also included: approx. ten trips to the incredible flagship Whole Foods (including three times in one day), a Valentine's Day Kina Grannis show, ice cream in our bed, a lazy afternoon watching Chef, a self-guided walking tour of the city, sunning on the porch (80 degrees Saturday that I took entirely for granted), coffee from nearly every shop in Austin, and a few other things that could pop up in future outfit posts ;)

I'll say again how cool it was to meet Nicole. I'll also say what we're all thinking, it's always a little bit awkward and slightly nerve-wracking to meet a blogger in real life, like, what if their blog is great but they're actually not? Well, I'm pleased to report that Nicole is as lovely IRL as she comes across online, and as I suspected, the kind of person I could be friends with. And now (I think?) we're actually friends! Hooray for blog friendships! 

I am reminded how inspiring it is to simply see a new place. This reaffirms the goal I made in January, to see a new place every month of the year. Also, jet-setting to a new city for no reason other than fun was a new thing for me, but I'm determined to do it more often. There are many cool cities driving distance from Nashville, so there's no excuse! Another cool thing: on the plane trip back, I learned I've been to about 23 states, which is wayyyy more than I had thought! So that absolutely puts the fire under my butt to check off as many as I can (entirely too motivated by lists/goals.) 


Back to real life, kinda? We've had not one, but TWO snow/ice days in Nashville! That means for two days, I've woken up prepared to go back to work, and jumped back in bed! That's been pretty awesome. Not the whole 14 degrees outside thing. Not that I've been outside for two days. It's amazing how hard it is to get anything done when you have an entire, unexpected day to do literally anything. Or nothing! The choice is yours. 
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11 comments

Amy's Fashion Blog said...

Congrats to peanut on her race. I watch a new interview with the women who crawl across the finish line at that race. Glad you had a great time

Ash @ The Nashvillian said...

Wow! 23 states - that's impressive! It looks like you had a great time in Austin! I've never been, but I've heard it's really cool - and similar to Nashville. I would love to visit someday - maybe for SXSW!

Sara Strauss {Sincerely, Sara} said...

This is so awesome! I went to Austin last month and loved it! I already want to go back! I met Nicole too! She's such a sweetheart and so kind! I hope I meet you one day!!
~Sara

Chelsey Patti said...

Austin is definitely a fun city! And we have been sitting cozy over here during these snow days as well. Cheers- hot coco!
-Chelsey
-http://chelseypatti.blogspot.com

Priya said...

I love it when other people call her Peanut :)) thanks Amy!

Priya said...

Well, it's impressive to me because in my mind I had been to like 5. Definitely go when you get a chance, I agree it's similar to Nashville, though it seems a LOT bigger!

Lauren @ Exploring My Style said...

Your trip sounds like a blast Priya! Is your sister living there for school? So neat that you were able to meet Nicole! It's always fun to talk about meeting other bloggers but I would be terrified to actually do it! Shy girl checking in. The city looks and sounds like such a great place to visit. I've only driven through Texas on my way to Arkansas last summer. Can't say I got much of a taste of it!

Priya said...

Isn't it great? Samesies, sweet Sara! And I haven't spent much time in NYC, so I'm dying to do that!

Danielle Wallace said...

Still totally jealous that you and Nicole met up! Y'all are 2 of my faves for sure. I'm with Lauren ^^ I'd probably be all aco taco if I got to meet one of my blog friends IRL. Looks like y'all had a blast. I told my hubby that we should take a road trip to Austin sometime. He thought I was crazy though. Neither of us like to drive so road trips probably wouldn't be a good idea for us ha. Ok and obv all your siblings have nicknames... what is yours??? I gotta know! :)

Priya said...

I just met Carina there, she flew out to run the race! Well we're definitely going to meet one day and don't sweat it! You'll have to go back to Austin sometime, it's really neat.

Priya said...

You're sweet! I really hope we get to meet up sometime, we're just too close to NOT! Austin is a great city, y'all need to go!

All of my siblings have several, various nicknames (the twins are Tuppy & Marshmellow, etc.) Growing up I didn't really have any, but now my sisters call me Punky and lots of people call me Pri!

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