One of the main takeaways from my trip to Spain was how cool it was to allow myself to just explore a new place with no agenda, rules or schedule. I found so many amazing places and met so many amazing people this way that I got to thinking my last night there while talking to Kyle that I never really allowed myself to live like that in Austin. I have always been someone who likes to stick to the same routine, with the same people and fully live within what I 'know'. It really hit me that I live in an one of the best cities and I barely know anything about it....
So...with the help of a good friend who had a similar experience as me a few years ago, I am creating my own list of 'cant miss' places and events to take in. Starting with a nice hike yesterday after work around Bull Creek...
Carrying over to this weekend where I am spending Saturday on the lake and spending Sunday with a group of friends here at Sculpture Falls:
• Hike Wild Basin (it's off of 360- a mile or 3 north of Bee Caves road.)
• Green Belt swimming
o Sculpture Falls
o Twin Falls
o Campbell's Hole
• Blues on the Green
• Unplugged at the Grove
• Take Belle swimming to the Red Bud Isle dog park
• Visit all local breweries
• Attend Eeyore's Birthday
• REK at Gruene Hall
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I'll be sure to update everyone on my volunteer work tomorrow evening as I am spending my time mentoring underprivileged children in east Austin to try and help provide strong, male role models in their lives. From what I have heard, I think I will really enjoy this opportunity.
Lastly, Troy's birthday is this Saturday, please keep Wayne, Susan, Sara and Chris in your thoughts and prayers. I plan on visiting his grave Saturday morning and will send some good thoughts upwards for everyone!
Love,
Justin
I too have always wanted to go to Eeyore's Birthday- let me know when it is!
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