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  • I lived in Austin for 7 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize I'll never move back to Texas

I lived in Austin for 7 years and loved it, but moving to New York City made me realize I'll never move back to Texas

Joey HaddenJun 30, 2021, 17:23 IST

I moved from Austin to New York City, and I'm never moving back.Joey Hadden/Insider

  • I moved to New York City from Texas back in 2019, and I'm certain I'm here in Brooklyn to stay.
  • The energy of NYC is more fitting for my current lifestyle than my laid-back memories of Austin.
  • I love Austin, but I'm not moving back. Here's what's keeping me in New York for good.
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I moved to New York City from Austin, Texas, in June 2019.

One of the last pictures of me taken in Austin before relocating. Joey Hadden/Insider

I lived in Austin for seven years before moving across the country, and I loved it.

Left: Me living in Austin in 2016. Right: Me visiting Austin in 2020. Joey Haden/Insider
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But living in New York has made me realize I'll never move back to Texas, even if the rent is cheaper.

Left: My apartment in Austin, Right: My current apartment in Brooklyn. Joey Hadden/Insider

New York is a better fit for me than Texas for a lot of reasons.

Me strolling through the West Village in NYC. Joey Hadden/Insider
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I don't drive, which makes life in Austin harder and life in New York City easier.

People ride a Brooklyn-bound J train in 2021. Joey Hadden/Insider

Hanging out on rooftops is more common in New York.

Photos I've taken on various Brooklyn rooftops. Joey Hadden/Insider
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There's always something new to do in New York City.

A party broke out in Central Park on October 31, 2020. Joey Hadden/Insider

New York City is full of hidden pockets of history, and I've been lucky enough to find some of them.

Left: Fort Totten, a civil war-era fortress in Queens. Right: Hunts Lane, a historic hidden street in Brooklyn. Joey Hadden/Insider
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New York is my favorite place to be in the fall since the leaves change, bringing vibrant pops of color to natural spaces around the city.

Central Park in fall 2020. Joey Hadden/Insider

The fast-paced vibe in New York City keeps me motivated and wanting more.

Kids on bikes ride through Times Square in April. Joey Hadden/Insider
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I may be far from my family, but when you live in New York, everyone wants to visit you.

Some visits with family and friends. Joey Hadden/Insider

No matter where I go, coming home to New York City is always sweet.

A photo I took from the top of One Vanderbilt, a new building in New York City. Joey Hadden/Insider
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