Week 129: My new home in Austin, TX!
Sharon, Mila, and Matthew at the swimming pool, on our second day in Austin! Hello world! I have arrived in Austin and I love it! I am learning how much of a difference it can be to live in a tech hub versus a city like Pittsburgh. There is so much technology down here, its crazy. I live in a smart apartment, and all the amenities use modern technologies. There is also a ton of BIG TECH companies in the area. We live across the street from the DELL head quarters and it's huge! I went to a tech meetup called FIESTA, its part of a bigger faction known as Capital Factory ! It was my first tech meetup with over 200 techies in attendance. I was pretty nervous, but thanks to Michael, Daniel, and Casey at Formation (thank God for them) to help ease my nerves and give me great advice on how to go about it. Honestly, once I got their, it was awesome, everyone in Austin is very welcoming, warm vibes, and friendly. I've established new connections, job leads, and simply new friends t...