Reporter Reflects on Moving from Austin to NYC Seven Years Ago

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.

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. I made that vision a reality seven years ago when I moved to NYC. I still think about my life in Texas. There's a lot I miss, and a few things I'm glad I left behind. It's been just over seven years since I kissed my mom goodbye to start my career across the country, and I still think about the life I left...