Top 10's

Due to it being a Saturday and spending it at Medici studying for a test in Spanish linguistics, I am allowing myself to deviate a bit and dabble in something I routinely do: Top 10 lists. They are awesome. And you can do them for pretty much anything. Top 10 favorite cities: done. Top 10 favorite parks: done. Top 10 favorite bran muffins: done. See what I mean?

I'm not trying to act like someone hasn't discovered the power and creativity behind Top 10 lists. I am well aware of their prevalence. However, everyone brings their own bias and experience, which makes it not only subjective, but unique. And intriguing. So, here we go. Rachel's Top 10 "Things you should probably do in Austin" list. Living in this wonderful city for 12 years, these are some of the activities I have found to be fulfilling and well worth your time and/or money.

Rachel's Top 10 "Things you should probably do in Austin":

1. Walk/Run/Bike Town Lake on a nice day. By yourself, with a friend, with your dog...just do it.
2. See a show at Stubb's. Outdoor or indoor, they provide an intimate setting no matter who's playing.
3. Peruse South Congress, stopping at Jo's for some coffee and dining at South Congress Cafe, Enoteca Vespaio or Home Slice Pizza, depending on the occasion. Can't really go wrong.
4. Get a latte or mocha at Caffe Medici on West Lynn (where I currently am as I write this...) They are wonderful and addicting. This area is referred to as Clarksville and is quite charming.
5. Go to a movie at Alamo Drafthouse, preferably the one on South Lamar.
6. Check out the Farmer's Market every Saturday, located in the heart of downtown Austin. You can't get more local than this.
7. Spend a morning on Burnet Road. First have coffee at Pacha, a wonderful South American-inspired coffee shop with great coffee and friendly baristas. Next, make your way over to Upper Crust Bakery and grab one of their renown cinnamon rolls. Trust me, they are pure flakey goodness.
8. Enjoy some Tex-Mex at Hula Hut, which is on Lake Austin, or at the Chuy's on Barton Springs. The waits can get intense on the weekends, but it's worth it. The chips and queso do not disappoint.
9. Take a friend or significant other to the 360 bridge (apparently its official name is Pennybacker Bridge). It's a small hike but the view is amazing.
10. Attend a Texas football game. There's nothing like it. Afterwards, walk through campus and take a picture by the UT Tower, which will be lit orange, signifying yet another Longhorn victory.

Yours for Hooking 'em and Keeping Austin Weird,
Rachel

p.s. Stay tuned for the next Top 10...coming your way the next time procrastination takes over.

Countdowns.

Rufus Wainwright concert- 7 days
Denver for Thanksgiving- 17 days
Micalla comes to Austin- 34 days
New York Christmas trip- 38 days
Christmas in Houston- 46 days
Winter Conference in Ft. Worth- 53 days
Mexico City to visit Michelle- 58 days

Woo hoo!

That's all for now. Promise to be better about updating!

xoxo
RD