I left Austin for NYC 7 years ago. Here are 9 things I still miss about my old life, and 3 reminders of why I moved.

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  • I lived in Austin for six years. It's the city where I fell in love with photography and journalism.
  • But I knew that when my skills were sharp, I wanted to live and work in New York City.
  • I moved to NYC in 2019 to pursue music and journalism.
  • In Austin, musicians seem more accessible on a personal level than they do in New York.
  • However, limited public transit in Austin makes it challenging to get around town without a car.
  • When it comes to food, there's nothing in Austin that I miss more than the queso and kombucha.
  • I also miss having a night out that I don't have to budget for.
Business Insider reporter Joey Hadden lived in Austin for six years before relocating to New York City.Joey Hadden/Business Insider When I was in Austin, I dreamed of living in New York.

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