Lulu's Decision to Move to Austin FAQ

Q: But, Lulu, I thought you loved San Francisco? Isn't it your favorite city?
A: Yes, both are true. San Francisco is my favorite city and I've become quite comfortable here -- perhaps a little too comfortable. Settling in over the last six years has felt good, but I can't help but feel like I've lost my sense of adventure in the process. I find myself taking for granted the amazing food, music, people and scenery here. My San Francisco learning curve has leveled off and I guess you could say I'm in a bit of a rut. When I return to this city, I want to see it with new eyes... and hopefully bring something new and unusual back with me to contribute to it.

Q: How long will you be gone?
A: I'm not sure... I'd say a minimum of one year. Perhaps two years? 

Q: What's going to happen to your apartment?
A: It's up for grabs. Do you want it? Let me know and I'll pass your information along to my attentive landlord, John. I've lived here long enough that this place has become a real home and, selfishly, I'd love to see it occupied by friends who have enjoyed it with me in the past.

Q: Why Austin?
A: My good friend and former roomate Liz has always raved about Austin, her hometown, and I assumed that her praise was just high-falutin' Texan pride. It turns out Austin really is a great city.  I discovered this when I was there a few weeks ago for SXSW. It felt good to be there, wandering around, and I concluded that Austin was a place I could crash for a little while and be happy; maybe learn a few new things. I also determined that it is a good city for fresh local food and music = super important to me!

Q: When are you leaving?
A: I'm tentatively planning to land in Austin in the fall. Before I ship out, I will dogsit Miss Lucille again this summer in San Diego while my parents are away. I may also go WWOOFing with my friend Chelsea sometime at the end of the summer before I head to Texas.

Q: When can I visit?
A: Inevitably, I'll be a little homesick, so I'd love visits from SF friends (and others, of course). Just give me a little advanced notice and my couch is yours.

Q: Hey isn't your birthday coming up soon? What are you doing to celebrate?
A: Just kidding! No one has asked this question yet, but I figured I should take it upon myself to advertise my 24th birthday/Going Away party. I'm going to go all out this year and offer a --brace yourself --  "24 Hours with Lulu" extravaganza. I know that sounds a little ridiculous at face value, but what I mean is this: I'm going to plan 24 hours of activities in order to give my friends and acquaintances a better opportunity to come say goodbye. I'd really like to see everyone before I leave, if possible, and I think this might make it less overwhelming for all parties involved. For example, if you'd like to hang out one last time before I skip town and you are working in the morning of my birthday, come drop by for happy hour in the evening; or if you have to catch a flight home later in the day, join me for breakfast. I'll post something on here a little later with my intended "official" whereabouts for that particular day.