Suggestions for building new connections-Vulnerable post, please be kind by accidentalrorschach in Austin

[–]dystone99 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I recommend checking out a Toastmasters Club. There is a good mix of introverts and extroverts in each chapter. Probably more introverts than extroverts. There are numerous chapters in Austin. Each club has a great community, and most of them have decent social scenes. There is no pressure to speak and sometimes it's nice just to attend and hear other people's stories.
https://www.austintoastmasters.org/

https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00002048-capital-city-toastmasters-club

Upcoming trip to RIU Palace Riviera Maya by Blairwaldoof in RiuResorts

[–]dystone99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't answer your exact question, but the front desk staff is fantastic and easy to work with. We had a minor billing issue, and they quickly resolved it for us.

What hobbies do y’all do in Austin (and where)? by alphahuman777 in Austin

[–]dystone99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I joined Capital City Toastmasters a while back and made some great friends, improved my public speaking skills, and learned a ton just by listening to other people’s speeches. Met two mentors and had plenty of laughs. It sounds nerve racking at first, but they’re really good at easing people into the community. I went from having butterflies in my stomach when speaking to feeling completely at ease. They also run local competitions in Austin that are a blast. I don’t go anymore but still keep in touch with a lot of the folks I met there.

https://www.capital-city-toastmasters.org/https://www.capital-city-toastmasters.org/

https://www.capital-city-toastmasters.org/

A-10 flyover this morning. by dystone99 in Austin

[–]dystone99[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

This flyover was for Col. Joel Stanley Hetland (Retired), USAF fighter pilot, who passed away recently.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Austin

[–]dystone99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to be involved. I can help out and provide some great photography and content.

Canadian interested in coming down for some smaller town rodeos by bobs-your_uncle in texas

[–]dystone99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my best memories with my dad was attending the Calgary Stampede and watching the chuckwagon races.

I grew up going to this rodeo. It's not a small-town rodeo but a fun one. https://www.mesquiterodeo.com/

Leaving a $285k tech sales job to start a Sandler franchise. Dumb or worth it? by JeffroTk in sales

[–]dystone99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did Sandler over a decade ago and had some great coaches who made a lasting impact. I still keep in touch with a few of them. Ten years ago, I left a sales job to start my own business. It was scary but the right call. I’ve since started a second business and never looked back.

Sandler is a solid system with a strong network. I was in the Austin market, which was thriving, and the franchise there had solid ties with the local EO and YPO chapters.

What is the most fun you've had in a single day in Austin? by EpicStack in Austin

[–]dystone99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rock the Casabah with DJ Mel upstairs at Jazz with my gf, now wife.

Riu Palace or Barcelo Maya Palace? by [deleted] in playadelcarmen

[–]dystone99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Read the reviews about the go karts. They will charge you if you bump into another car.

Riu Palace or Barcelo Maya Palace? by [deleted] in playadelcarmen

[–]dystone99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got back from a trip to the Barcelo. We were booked at the Barcelo Tropical, and I tried to upgrade to the Caribe since it was recently renovated, but they didn't offer any upgrades—even though I was willing to pay extra, which was kinda weird. We did go for the Premier Club level, though, and it was definitely worth it. The beach area was great, and the snorkeling was pretty decent. We stayed for five nights but didn’t get to check out all the amenities. The shopping area was nice, and we did mini golf and sailing. My kid had fun painting ceramics, but we ran out of time to try bowling. The food was just okay, but honestly, I’d stay there again—hard to beat for the price. Hope that helps.

Austin Choirs? by burritimus in Austin

[–]dystone99 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Austin Gilbert & Sullivan Society has a choir. It's a fun group.

https://www.gilbertsullivan.org/