I’m currently in Dallas where I will be spending Thanksgiving break. I’m sitting in a coffee shop called Frogg with my roommate doing homework. I’ve had a lot of stuff due lately for school and have just as much when I come back from break. So my apologies for slacking on the blog. Anyway, I have been able to check most of the stuff off my list for what I wanted to do in Texas. Last weekend, I went back to San Antonio since my aunt came back and visited me. We stayed in a hotel that was right on the Riverwalk. I got to enjoy lots of good food that weekend and shopping. I ate a giant hamburger since I was really craving meat. Last Sunday, I went to Zilker Park in Austin and finally got my skyline picture. Zilker Park is so beautiful and a must see in Austin. The park itself is huge and has a natural spring. I went to Tyler’s for the first time and got to experience more of Austin’s urban culture. I didn’t leave without buying a shirt and some shorts. The drag was super cool and had a lot of shops. It’s right across from the UT campus. I ate at a restaurant called Austin Ale House on 6th street and most of the menu was gluten free (I thought that was interesting/cool). Last Monday, I went on a glass bottom boat tour on the TXST campus. There is a natural spring that runs right through campus and the water maintains a constant 72 degrees temperature. I went to a Christmas lights display called Santa’s Ranch in New Braunfels. There were a ton of cool displays. Another super fun place I got to go to was Spring Loaded. It’s a trampoline park with a ton of trampolines. Talk about a good way to release endorphins. I finally went to the coffee shop right by campus called Tantra which had a really unique vibe. I think one of my biggest challenges of being in Texas/on my own is getting proper nutrition and eating right. Being a very picky eater does not make this easier. I also do not have a lot of time to cook/learn how to cook. I’ve got to try plenty of good restaurants though. Particularly lots of good Mexican food! Well folks, my days are numbered here in Texas, less than a month until I’ll be home. I’ve already shipped about 25 lbs worth of clothes home.