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@hilsy85: I don't think you are crazy. This was one of my major concerns about moving here (other than leaving my family and friends of course). I knew I would SAH and I was afraid going places and doing things with LO would be miserable because of the heat. It has been totally fine! But then again I am from Nashville so it is not as huge of an adjustment. I have met a lot of transplants from the north and the west coast though and they all seem to think Austin is awesome, so it can't be that bad.
We haven't seen any roaches but we had an ant problem right when we moved in. Apparently it is super common around here. Plus scorpions. So, yeah.... Not exactly an upside! In Nashville we never had bug problems other than mosquitos outside.
@Mrs.KMM: I'm with you that I am enjoying summer despite the heat a lot more than I thought I would! I'll always take the sun shining on a hot day over a grey cold winter day. Part of it, I think, is that I am staying home with LO now so we are doing different things every day and having a lot of fun together. I feel a lot more motivated to get out with her when the sun is shining! And despite the heat there's a lot to do indoors or outdoors around here.
@abbydabbydoodlebug: Haha! Sorry that we are a few of those 200 per day!
I agree that it seems like everything is more expensive than it should be here. The rental market is crazy. But if you are coming from NYC it will still seem really affordable. So glad to hear the leaves DO change, by the way!
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I've lived in NYC, Atlanta and Austin. I think Atlanta would be a good compromise for you! All 4 seasons including snow, not as hot in the summer, really pretty and hilly and family-friendly. It sounds like if it's just for grad school, it would only be a few years? I'd do it especially if it was just a short adventure and you could return to your frigid happy place when it's over.
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@hilsy85: depends where you live for the bugs. In New Orleans, the roaches are bad! And they fly!!! I'm an hour away now and I rarely see roaches.
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Coming from the Midwest, I will say that you will be sorely disappointed in the display of fall color here in Texas. Some years we have color, but it doesn't even come remotely close to the Midwest.
The roaches are like nothing I've ever seen before. We live in a home and very rarely see them. I found them to be more common in apartments. I think in the eight years in my house, I've seen maybe 4 total in the house. And we do not use a pest control service. I will more frequently find them dead in my garage, but that still is maybe 2/year (at the most).
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@hilsy85: it really depends on where you live. The area I live in has a TON of kid-friendly activities including splash pads, pools, indoor play gyms, etc.
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I couldn't hack it with the A/C on 75 today!
Trying 74 right now... but I think we may be back to 73 soon!
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@daniellemybelle: haha, we have our ac on at 75 day and night! Our friends have theirs at 78 and I always sweat in their house, haha.
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@hilsy85: engineering grad school?? GA tech all the way!!!! Hence my avatar
DH and I both got our undergrad engineering degrees from there and DH got his masters there as well. Can't beat the reputation the school has and Atlanta is awesome!
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@MrsYellowJacket: as a fellow Tech grad, I smile every time I see you post!
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@Mrs.KMM: it would aeronautical/space engineering I think? Basically he wants to be a rocket scientist
@hummusgirl: it would I guess be for 5-7 years, or however long a phD would take. seems like forever!
@daniellemybelle: glad you are liking Austin!! I have really heard great things.
Thanks all. DH and I need to have a serious talk about this, since every time I thought about moving last night, I started to cry
Probably not helping that I"m 8 months pregnant!
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@Mrs.KMM:
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@hilsy85: grad school decisions are always difficult especially when it's a long commitment - good luck!!
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@hilsy85: Good luck making a decision! If you do end up down here in Atlanta, let me know! DD is 3 months old so if you're 8 months pregnant, our LOs will be about the same age.
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@ldh112: @Mamasig: oh yeah. All the bugs. Cockroaches and water bugs (whatever you want to call them) are disgusting and are in any old building. Some new buildings, too. We just killed one that was as long as my pointer finger in my office yesterday. There are more poisonous snakes and spiders here, too. But we have been lucky in that regard. Haven't seen too many.
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@mediagirl: water bugs!! Ugh I forgot about those bastards.
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Fwiw, I had WAY more bugs when I lived in ATL than I do here in Texas! Maybe my exterminator just gets more practice here
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@BananaPancakes: LOL I thought I was the only one who wasn't getting used to it.
When I lived in Atlanta, it could be unbearable but I didn't mind. We just stayed indoors and there are SO many indoor activities up there.
Now that I live in Central Florida, I think everyone complains all summer. We have all been praying for fall this entire month. It's just humid. Even at 7am, I come back in from a morning walk drenched. Luckily, most mom things are in the morning. It's just hot lol my A/C is always on 73 (or lower). I live on the second floor so it's necessary.
I agree that it seems like everything is more expensive than it should be here. The rental market is crazy. But if you are coming from NYC it will still seem really affordable. So glad to hear the leaves DO change, by the way!
Probably not helping that I"m 8 months pregnant!
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