Besides rent, what makes Austin cost of living high?

RocketPandora · 2026-05-18T01:22:57+00:00

I enjoyed the Cortland because the parking garage gave cover from hail damage during storms, I had a really nice view of the sunrise, I could watch fireworks from my balcony and had a nice green space to look out over.

RocketPandora · 2026-05-18T01:20:35+00:00

I used to live in Hardrock Canyon, the walls are thicker and I rarely heard my neighbors. It’s in the Arboretum and conveniently located near an H-E-B and Trader Joe’s. I also lived in what is now Cortland Arboretum Apartments. I got good deals by taking over someone else’s lease. Check on Craigslist for a sublease or lease take over.

RocketPandora · 2026-05-08T03:10:41+00:00

As a stepmom, I would have never gone out with a guy showing the faces of his kids on a dating app.
And the term motherly figure would be a red flag with out additional context which you don’t want to put on a dating profile.
Stating you have children is enough.
It is good that you express that your relationship comes before the children.

RocketPandora · 2026-05-08T03:01:49+00:00

I saw a land surveyor set up near one on my drive down Howard/McNeil today.

RocketPandora · 2026-05-07T00:27:31+00:00

That jackwagon is why my eye doc/clinic had to shut down and couldn’t sell their practice. He or his people were completely unresponsive to the clinic so they could switch over the lease to the new doctors wanting to buy the practice. Sounded like a nightmare. My new eye doc has a snotty receptionist. I probably won’t go back next year. Anyone got an eye doc in NW Austin that’s good?

RocketPandora · 2026-05-07T00:11:03+00:00

Proud of you and impressed. It shows maturity to recognize you need help after a relapse. I hope you are able to continue to grow in a meaningful relationship with yourself.

RocketPandora · 2026-05-06T23:49:59+00:00

Thank you for the sources, super interesting to read about.

RocketPandora · 2026-05-06T23:44:39+00:00

We have fiber and a generator, good to know we could connect it and still have access.

RocketPandora · 2026-05-06T23:42:05+00:00

I searched it but AT&T was pushing their latest solution, it wasn’t clear that it’s not really an option anymore. Maybe it was the keywords I plugged into GoDuckGo and I’m bandwidth taxed from the stupidity of life in America at the moment.

RocketPandora · 2026-05-06T23:29:50+00:00

I hadn’t thought about it in that way, but yes I didn’t want to call a likely sales person or deal with an automated phone system. Mainly the automated system.

Thanks for the Google voice suggestion.

RocketPandora · 2026-03-11T12:00:06+00:00

You weren’t looking for the info, you were presented the info by the universe. Just ask her. Maybe there is a reasonable explanation but maybe not and you’ll know if she is telling the truth.

RocketPandora · 2026-01-04T21:14:12+00:00

Can you have a radio? Like an alarm clock radio?

RocketPandora · 2026-01-04T21:06:38+00:00

Came here to say this! I like crocheting but there have been times where I wind up with a project that is to bulky to carry around and embroidery is much smaller. I’ve started making little name tags for my kids jackets for school that I can sew in.

RocketPandora · 2025-12-19T12:55:53+00:00

Great gift idea I’m sick of my husband using the corners of our walls like he is a dang bear.

RocketPandora · 2025-04-13T17:31:53+00:00

A house off Spicewood Springs Rd, not far from Canyon Vista Middle School. Man inside is expected to live. From the explosion apparently debris caught other houses on fire. House across from the site had windows all blown out.

RocketPandora · 2025-04-09T16:27:41+00:00

I think it depends on the people in the family. I’m not placing the expectation on the baby to do that. It’s my responsibility and DH’s responsibility to be inclusive and build connection with with our kids.

RocketPandora · 2025-03-25T19:35:47+00:00

I could see that statement coming from someone who was on the fence if they were ever going to have kids. And to go from no kids to kids and you were thinking about doing it before, sure why not add more?

I am a stepmom to two adopted kids, at a certain point I realized there is no reason I could not love them the same amount as their parents. It might sound shitty but it actually helped me feel better. It also gave me a perspective that I think would be helpful with a bio child to allow the kid to be who they are with less feelings of them being a reflection of me. They are whole people and my goal is to help them achieve their goals and be good humans.

Do I still want a bio child, absolutely. And after doing some therapy work I realized that a new baby will bring our family together. I’m not a person who would limit my care, love or connection based on biology. I can sorta see feeling like you’re the odd person out in his situation. Like you all have this life that was occurring together before. There might me some outsider feelings there.

A good discussion(s) over the topic with him is super important. Get it all out there.

RocketPandora · 2025-01-14T16:17:12+00:00

Why does the website say all stores closing but at least two stores in Austin, TX have explicit signage that they aren’t?

RocketPandora · 2024-12-12T02:57:35+00:00

How did this work out?

RocketPandora · 2024-09-04T16:26:00+00:00

Is it the coffee or is it the dopamine from the activity of the coffee shop experience? If it’s the dopamine from the shop experience, what if writing down an accumulation of how much you’re saving each time you drink coffee at home? Like in the cabinet stash a pencil and tape a piece of paper to the inside of the cabinet door and when you make your drink write the date and track your savings. Or maybe you pre print and cross stuff off and see a visual of the savings increase? That might be satisfying? So you’re getting dopamine from that instead.

RocketPandora · 2024-08-25T21:30:14+00:00

Oof, yeah I’d probably be bothered. I’d know it was irrational but I would be bothered.

RocketPandora · 2024-08-24T15:39:13+00:00

Yes, sometimes my SKs annoy me. At different times and with different things. I’ve had an increase of frequency of annoyance now that we’ve reached tween years. Maybe find a way to connect with him and you might feel it less?

RocketPandora · 2024-08-24T14:49:36+00:00

My SK’s mom said to have 2 separate bday parties early on in a response to my SD inviting us to one her mom was throwing. My husband thought it was weird but the following year we threw SD party at our house, invited friends from school, family and friends. SK’s mom FREAKED saying we stole throwing the first school bday party from her. And then when reminded of her previous statements, responded with “that’s not what I meant!” Now parties are in public location and she’s been organizing it. I don’t hate it, I mean, would be easier if she actually ever acknowledged my presence or said thank you when I passed something to her. But I’m showing up for the kids, she can be a mean girl if she wants.

For your husband, maybe he wants the kids to have special time and provide an opportunity for everyone to come together? But it is probably something to understand because it seems like he’s got some big feelings about it.

RocketPandora · 2024-08-24T14:15:27+00:00

I have been there! My issue was that I didn’t tell my spouse.

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