I'm feeling a bit nostalgic for Austin today even though I haven't actually left yet. I chose not to go to ACL this year for job and money reasons, mostly, but it's impossible to escape it's feel. I live about a mile south of Zilker, so the music actually just floats through the air to meet me right in my home. It's amazing how electric the whole city becomes during festivals like this. It's something that I will sorely miss when I leave. I wonder if any city in the country balances the big city/small town vibe as well as ATX.
Lately, every time I cruise over the river on my way into downtown, a huge smile takes over me. I love the view of Austin's skyline mixed with the beautiful water. There's so many amazing memories for me just in that snapshot; the tower, the river with every bend and bridge and 500 meter mark, the old power plant, the trail, the view up Congress Ave. I know I'll never be able to let go of this city. I wonder if I'll ever find my way back.
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