Who am I?

lyssa:

I used to write a blog just about life in Austin, Texas. Then I started spending more and more time in Aspen, Colorado, and I wanted to start writing about life there too. So, now I am someone who is totally into the Austin AND Aspen scenes, be it sports and outdoors, streets and beats, or restaurants and bars. I’m going to share all the cool things I do and see with whoever wants to read, so then everyone else gets to do the cool things I do!

what is this blog?

This blog is everything I think is cool in Austin or Aspen. A day or two before interesting events, I’ll post–any further notice and you (and I) will forget it’s happening. I also post about anything else that’s cool, so you know what things to do, buy, listen to, or eat all the time.

I know this can get confusing, so each post will be marked Austin: or Aspen: before its title, so if you don’t care about one or the other, just ignore it. Each will OBVIOUSLY still contain my sparkling wit and matchless insight into what to do and what’s hot in BOTH towns. Awesome!

Got cool events? Hot gossip? Just wanna hang out? email me: thisislifeinaustin@gmail.com

33 Comments to “Who am I?”

    
  1. Katy Jane Bothum
    May 22, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    Hey Lyssa!

    We are Groovin on your review. I hope your coming out and that you signed up for our media hour so that you would be VIP all the way for all three days!

    If you get out there, find me and say hi!

    Katy Jane

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  2. do512
    June 13, 2008 at 12:24 pm

    Hi Lyssa,

    We love your blog over here at Do512! We try to keep in touch with all great bloggers in the city. Is there any way we can get your contact info? We also want to add you to our blogroll…I can be reached at do512@do512.com.

    Thanks!

    Kristin

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  3. Leslie
    July 20, 2008 at 7:08 pm

    I am a big fan of this webpage and well, after all the volleyball (and the master cleanse!) comments I started to wonder, “do I know the girlie that writes all this wondrous info?!”

    Well, yes, I do! So, Miss Lyssa, just wanted to bring a little love to your page and tell you just how much I appreciate it! I read it weekly! : )

    Love ya!
    Leslie

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  4. Tolly
    July 22, 2008 at 9:37 pm

    Hi Lyssa!

    It’s Tolly Moseley, over at That Austin Girl (thataustingirl.blogspot.com). I’ve been fancying your blog for a few weeks now! I’m going to add you to my blog roll if that’s alright. Cheers!

    xx
    Tolly

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  5. akeorlando
    July 30, 2008 at 3:00 pm

    I just visited Austin a few months ago–for SXSW–for the very first time. I absolutely fell in love with the city. What a fantastic downtown scene, and it seems the area has a really great “be who you wanna be” vibe.

    I totally dig it, and am looking forward to getting back sometime soon.

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  6. Jessica
    August 19, 2008 at 6:25 am

    Hi there,

    I am 26, and a native Texan, but grew up in midwest. i live in switzerland with my new husband. i’ve longed to live in texas, and specifically austin (born there) and amazingly, we are moving there early next year! i really appreciate your blog -it is the only resource i have found so far that gives me an idea of what lifestyle is like, what activities i have to look forward to (i’ve forwarded ten things already to my husband to look forward to that we dont have here).. please keep writing!
    as an idea, since lots of people want to move to austin, maybe you could post a post (err…) like the top 10 things to know about austin. or did you already and i missed it? :)
    keep it up, great blog.

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  7. keef
    August 26, 2008 at 12:15 am

    Hey,
    Its the juice guy who served you on that boat party. Thanks for the review! I thought you might like to know Daily Juice is opening its 3rd location, this one’s got parking, restrooms, seating, and food. Lots of organic, living foods. A whole cafe menu. With amazing raw desserts. Our new spot is on the corner of 45th and Duval St. In north central Austin.

    Thanks again for the review.
    See at the next boat party?
    Keith

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  8. Heavy G
    September 18, 2008 at 11:11 am

    Hey Lyssa,

    So when will you be blogging professionally?? I mean, you have a writing style that just exudes high income. The only entries I don’t like are those of that Greg Vendetti guy…I hear he’s a douche. Other than that, keep it up!

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  9. backseatbuddha
    October 3, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    hi- i am helping a friend who is setting up her blog about austin and was writing to ask permission to grab an article or two off you rss feed to publish on her site with full attributions to you and your website as well and a link back to you.

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  10. madbadcat
    October 3, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    hi- i am helping a friend who is setting up her blog about austin and was writing to ask permission to grab an article or two off you rss feed to publish on her site with full attributions to you and your website as well and a link back to you.

    Reply
  11. Mollie B.
    November 13, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    Just wanted to say awesome blog! Great way to get the scoop on all the cool things here in ATX!

    Reply
  12. Hanna Curran
    March 30, 2009 at 3:32 pm

    Hi
    I wanted to let you know about the Austin Tidbits Party we are having April 16 6-8 pm. We will have swag bags, discounts, sushi and wine!! Join us!

    Hanna
    Sanctuary

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  13. Jerry Anderson
    May 25, 2009 at 9:15 am

    Lyssa,

    If you want to add Facebook or email sharing buttons to your blog posts, there’s a plugin that does it for you: http://tinyurl.com/sharebuttons

    Hope you find it helpful!

    Cheers,
    Jerry

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  14. Wes C
    June 5, 2009 at 11:40 am

    Great site Lyssa! Now that I don’t have to study anymore, hopefully I can use it to rebuild my social life!!

    Great job,

    Wes

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  15. Carrey
    July 9, 2009 at 10:43 am

    Love the fashion sticky notes! Great blog! Thanks!

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  16. L*3
    September 24, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    Lyssa,
    What a great blog! I just discovered you and I’m so excited about what I’m seeing. Great job keeping up with events and such and I love your style.

    Regards-
    Laura Louise Lane

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  17. toyourDelight
    October 21, 2009 at 11:03 am

    Hey! As I do enjoy your site I must comment on the ‘fashion sticky notes’ section to the side– i agree with your take on banded bottom dress (horrible!!) and on gladiator sandals with so many straps you might as well be wearing boots and/or socks but i must disagree, totally disagree, with your no shorts at night or with heels!! the key to wearing shorts at night is to make sure they are not so tight as to look like spandex or so short your a** is hanging out (hello stripper)!! correctly fitted shorts paired with the right heel can look and is incredibly stylish and flattering!!!!

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  18. Colby
    December 26, 2009 at 7:59 pm

    Hey Lyssa,

    This is a sweet blog :) On break from College in Waco and would love to make some new friends while I’m here.

    Colby

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  19. Melissa Good
    December 30, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Hey Lyssa!

    I appreciate the review. I just wanted to note that it is Good Eating as opposed to Eating Good. (Yes, it was a play on my last name!) I know the folks at Delicious very well and I agree, their food is fabulous! Good Eating was designed with long term goals in mind, as opposed to dinner for two. I try to help people reconnect with proper portion sizes and how to eat healthy on a regular basis.

    Thanks again for the review and I hope you have a wonderful New Year!!

    Melissa Good

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  20. monica
    February 12, 2010 at 2:19 pm

    gotta new sxsw party list wanna share?

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  21. Alaska Lawyer
    July 9, 2010 at 7:25 pm

    I am 26, and a native Texan, but grew up in midwest. i live in switzerland with my new husband. i’ve longed to live in texas, and specifically austin (born there) and amazingly, we are moving there early next year! i really appreciate your blog -it is the only resource i have found so far that gives me an idea of what lifestyle is like, what activities i have to look forward to (i’ve forwarded ten things already to my husband to look forward to that we dont have here).. please keep writing!as an idea, since lots of people want to move to austin, maybe you could post a post (err…) like the top 10 things to know about austin. or did you already and i missed it? keep it up, great blog.
    +1

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  22. Denise Fraser
    July 26, 2010 at 6:56 am

    Hi Lyssa-
    I represent the Texas Department of Agriculture Wine Marketing Program. Thanks for sharing the list of award-winning Texas wines. While the wines listed above won in the Texas-based competitions, these competitions are international competitions, with wines from all over the world competing for top honors. Texas wines also fared well at the San Francisco International Wine Competition and other competitions hosted outside of Texas. Thanks for your support of Texas wines!
    Denise

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  23. Anonymous
    August 26, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    Thanks for your support!! That made my day.

    Jessica (becomingabadass)

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  24. caroline martinez
    October 28, 2010 at 2:05 pm

    lyssa!!

    I don’t know if you remember me but im Matt M’s little sis, pretty sure you knew me as my nick name lol. Are you in austin or Aspen??? Let me know if your in Austin. I would love to get in touch with you! I’m about to graduate with a major in PR so would love to get some blogger expertise : )

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  25. Lori Martin
    November 5, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    Hi Lyssa-
    So great to find your blog about life in Austin! I am a proud native Austinite and the owner of two businesses, an organization company called The Art of Order (www.theartoforderaustin.com) and a mobile tanning business called BronZen Airbrush Tanning (www.bronzenaustin.com). I am proud to help grow our local economy by offering services that people need and love.

    Go Local Austin!

    Lori

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  26. Jillian
    January 17, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    Looking forward to finally meeting you. We must exchange links! What’s wrong with us that it has taken us this long to meet???

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  27. Matt
    January 21, 2011 at 7:19 pm

    Great website…….keep up the great work. Speaking of work, do you have a “real” job in town? I was just curious b/c you seem to be able to patronize every establishment in Aspen and Austin; not a easy task when one has to foot the bill.

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    • this is life in ...
      January 22, 2011 at 9:03 pm

      Hi Matt! I love to try new places out and consider it an essential social activity, but you’ll notice that I frequent a lot of happy hours–a great way to try places without having to spend much money! :-) Glad you found me!

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      • Wrigley
        August 17, 2011 at 3:26 pm

        If you frequent happy hours in Austin.. you have to try a new Itunes Social App called QwiQQ, it is on the New and Noteworthy page. It is launching in Austin in two weeks but you can download now. Tons of bars and restaurants will be posting deals and discounts on a daily basis very soon. The app is free and soon will be everywhere! It relies on people doing cool things, great food and drinks at a great price, and sharing them with their friends.. so invite your friends to follow you on your adventures. Check it out… let us know what you think. The more the merrier…

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  28. melanie laplante
    June 29, 2011 at 3:52 pm

    I too love both cities!!! I’m a true Austinite born & raised. After meeting my hubby we vacation in Aspen lots. Last year I was lucky enough to make fashion week. We love everything Aspen from Belly Up to Kemo Sabe!(still love my Lucchese classics) Anywhoo LOooove your BLOG about our 2 favortie cities! & “Rent The Runway” what a fantastic idea! Being 4’11 size 0-1, dress shopping is never easy! Thanks Mel LaPlante((:

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  29. Wholesale Flowers Co
    August 20, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    Hi Lyssa, great blog! Good way to get info on things her in Austin. We import fresh cut flowers here in Austin and will keep reading your blog.

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