My 1st Month In Austin Texas | ALL YOUR QUESTIONS

[@Taniaelm1ra]

I LOVE the message you brought: "Normalize not knowing everything. You will figure it out along the way" wow! I had to replay that part because it's so inspirational to me. Sometimes we feel stressed when we don't know certain things, because we feel like we have no control over them and we don't like that feeling. But it's so nice to explore, learn new things and go out of our comfort zone. 💖

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

[@kelleyt9869]

Welcome to Texas! I've lived here my whole life and have a suggestion about grocery stores. Shop at HEB. Especially if there's an HEB Plus in the area. They usually offer the cheapest prices and lots of 'made in Texas' products. My family tries to eat mostly vegan and they offer a ton of options. They often label the price tags too to distinguish if an item is vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, etc. Chipotle is better than taco bell and offers vegetarian options. Whataburger is definitely better than Wendy's.

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

Texans hype up HEB so much that I almost want to take a trip there just to shop at one 😅

[@000sparkle000]

Fellow vegan here! Good to know if I ever come to Texas!!

[@nima_33]

Houstonian here. HEB is the best! I currently live in Ohio and I miss HEB. Lol.

[@corecaidete]

From one native Texan to another, I whole heartedly agree

[@nima_33]

@@beautifuldreamer0811 the best part of HEB is the fresh tortillas. You can also buy tres leches cake from the bakery.

[@meepmoopmeep1]

My husband has lived abroad in Europe multiple times (we are American) and he did confirm that we are obsessed with peanut butter compared to Europeans 😂

[@beasttitanofficial3768]

I feel like Dutch people are super into peanut butter

[@petra1995]

I'm european and I mostly keep peanut butter around to cook with it, not necessarily making pb n jelly 😂

[@ChrystalVanDusseldorp]

That's so interesting, I couldn't imagine not having peanut butter all the time. If you ever didn't know what to eat, peanut butter sandwich or toast. 😄

[@petra1995]

@@ChrystalVanDusseldorp I only really end up with pb n jelly when I have no other options left 😂 I use peanut butter most often when I make noodles in a sticky sauce or noodle soup.

[@cabbagejuice]

i lived abroad for 5 months where peanut butter is very expensive, like $8 for a small tub. i was desperate tho, i ate it just by itself bc i missed peanut butter so much even tho i dont eat it a lot in the US lol

[@TheAggromouse]

I only moved from New Jersey to Texas and it was a culture shock. It’s been 30 years and I still don’t understand sometimes 😂 A few of my favorite Austin eateries are De Nada Cantina (shrimp taco 🤤), Bouldin Creek Cafe is all vegetarian and fabulous, Citizen Eatery is all vegetarian and have an asparagus salad that is yummy, Jack Allen’s Kitchen has the best guacamole, and the Soup Peddler is lots of soup. Plow Burger is a vegan food trailer with a great burger (not healthy, just good) and for fast food P. Terrys has a great veggie burger. That’s all I can think of at the moment. Also, Austin is definitely in Texas but, it’s not like the rest of Texas. As a matter of fact, a lot of Texas doesn’t like us because we’re too liberal. I’ve gotten eye rolls and sighs of annoyance in other parts of this state when they find out I’m an Austinite.

[@katherinehorn1209]

Bouldin Creek is an Austin staple!

[@SamanthaMarchxo]

Watching Aries adjust to Vegas weather was so interesting to me! I'm super happy she looooves being out in the sunshine so it will definitely be interesting to see how your crew does :)

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

Omg I cannot wait to see what they all think of summer here 🙈

[@juliemorris6916]

Omg it gets hot in Texas.

[@beasttitanofficial3768]

I'm originally from a small town in Portugal and you can easily walk everywhere in under an hour. I did live in London for many years and although London is very big, it's pretty walkable. So when I went to NYC the first time, my dumbass really thought I could walk from Brooklyn to Central Park in an hour tops. Took me three hours. Was a nice walk though.

[@darkydoom]

Angie, just letting you know, you are OFFICIALLY my favourite KZbinr. Always happy seeing your face and hearing your voice. I am inspired by you and hope that maybe one day I can be as amazing as you as a content creator.

[@moriganna67ify]

Darky's Makeup & Science my cat will come out of her house and chat away like, pigeon sounds. No clue how they do that. My cat loves Angie's voice. She has stage 2 kidney failure and I have to understand she is old (15 and so small and Feral.) and sick. So easy to deceive myself with....she is fine. Anyways hahaha. Here I am rambling about my sweet girl. I call her stink butt because she has no control of her urine so it ends up everywhere as she runs from it hahaha! It makes me smile to see her being goofy. Ok OK I am done. Have a great day and enjoy our Angie Angel. ❤ 😍

[@theoracleofmakeup8061]

@@moriganna67ify my cat had kidney failure and was in a bad way. After three different vets one finally prescribed a new medication and it completely changed his life for the better. I can’t even explain in words, the change was unbelievable. I even remember the name of the medication because it was like magic to me. It’s called ipakitine and comes in a small white round tub with a bright neon orange lid. Not sure if you can ask your vet for some. You just sprinkle a small level scoop on their food. I didn’t think he’d touch it with that sprinkled in but they don’t notice it. Unbelievable transformation and he even stopped all the peeing everywhere too. I can’t recommend it enough. I’m in the United Kingdom by the way. Not sure where your at but it’s worth looking into it to see if you can get it where you are. Xxx ❤️

[@moriganna67ify]

@@theoracleofmakeup8061 Thank you. The vet prescribed Hills Diet for Kidneys and she feels much better. She 8s 15 0oorvgi4l. Now she does not go in her crate. She goes in a little house my bf made for her. Her eyes are clear and her fur grew back so fast. I take everyday I have with her. She definitely has that Spunk and uses her voice well. 😄. I will look into that. Thank you for the recommendation. ❤

[@theoracleofmakeup8061]

@@moriganna67ify mine did the hills for kidney problems. It’s just an expensive food with no Long term fix if you read up on them. So glad she’s doing better. Mine love it when I make them new beds all over the house haha and especially in boxes lol I really hope you can ask your vet About ipakitine and see if it’s suitable for your fur baby. If you do manage to get her prescribed it, please do come back to here and let me know. I can’t stress how good it really is. I had two years of vet trips. Cost me thousands. The day he was finally prescribed that his life changed and the vet trips virtually stopped because he was like a new cat. Even started playing again which was amazing , where as before he’d just sleep all day. X

[@CJAmara]

The walking thing has been a massive culture shock for me every time I’ve been to the US. I’m from London, UK and you truly don’t need a car in London. Between public transport and walking, there’s really no where you can’t get to. So when in the US and seeing you have to have a car, it’s so different for me.

[@reencampbell4481]

I think it depends where you live in the US…. I’ve lived in cities on the east coast and everything is accessible through public transportation. I haven’t owned a car in years. But I do see what you mean regarding certain American areas.

[@LCx829]

London transport is amazing. You don’t ever need a car. I live in California close to the beach and without a car no way I’d get anywhere. When I was younger we took a bus ride to Hollywood and it took 7 hours. By car it’s 40 minutes away. Rent a car. Lol

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

yeah I agree, same in Sweden :) takes a little time to adjust to it :)

[@bethrichardson5364]

It is the one place in Texas I would consider visiting or living. Pre-pandemic, Austin played host to a huge music festival you may have heard of called South by Southwest. It's on my "Bucket List." In the US, Austin is considered a "Liberal Bastion" by a many calling themselves "Conservative." That is why you see stores banning open carry and the like. I grew up with firearms, hunting, etc. and qualified with the M-16 years and years ago when I was in the Army. It is my familiarity with firearms that keeps me from seeing to eye to eye with most American gun nuts. Was stationed in W. Germany "before The Wall" came down. Loved it and often wish I had stayed there when my enlistment was up. As usual, more than you need to know. Do know that I love you, your husband, and pets. Wishing you a wonderful adventure and nothing but the best.

[@AmeerahMuhammad]

The no sidewalks thing is weird to me too and I live in the US! But I live in Chicago and we have sidewalks EVERYWHERE. We are a city with tons of people and public transportation. Our suburbs have no sidewalks and I don’t drive so I avoid them lol.

[@VillainessVamp]

I'm from Oklahoma. Here (and in many other areas of the u.s.), we don't have much public transportation to speak of, and areas are very spread out. Bike riding is done more for sport or recreation rather than for transportation. The same can be said for walking. Oddly, we have dedicated areas for those activities, lol. We take our bicycles to the lakes and ride, or we walk on trails. I know! It sucks! You have to understand how spread out and remote some places are. Thankfully, many cities are requiring sidewalks to be included on any new construction or revisions.

[@emleigh1793]

Some Chicago suburbs have sidewalks. I’m in a northern suburb and we can walk a ton of places from our house. I was worried about that but we’ve been very fortunate.

[@MK-Hogan]

I live in a Chicago suburb and we do have sidewalks but there are way more areas here that don’t, as opposed to the city. We mostly have them where we need them but you can’t just assume there will always be on on every single block or area. Chicago is a grid so it’s easy to have sidewalks everywhere.

[@kathleenmartin5264]

I've never lived in a city, and still find it strange that so few places have sidewalks

[@beckygauthier3048]

There are sidewalks in Austin. Maybe just not the areas she spends her time? 🤷‍♀️

[@MarlenaStell]

SO glad you're in Texas too! It's definitely an adjustment. I've been here 9 months now and still adjusting. Glad you made it here! xoxo

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

Thank you Marlena! Hope I get to see you in the future :)

[@biogirl1381]

i’ve loved hearing about your experiences in texas and you’ve adjusted so well. you have always welcomed change and you’ve thrived in it. i have been in the hospital since the beginning of the month due to surgery, and let me tell you, i was on the oden’s eye website on sunday 15 minutes prior to make sure that i was logged into my account, because there was NO WAY IN HELA that i was going to miss your palette!!! my nurse was trying to get my attention to get my vitals and i kindly asked her to come back in 15 minutes. lol. you can clearly see where my priorities were. xoxo 💚💚💚

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

Feel better soon!! ❤️❤️

[@biogirl1381]

@@AngelicaNyqvist thank you so much 😘😘😘

[@yeneka713]

There are never enough cup holders. LOL Also, Taylor Wynn is currently in Austin for the next few weeks! 🖤

[@TheJordandean]

That would be a great collab!

[@Aunty87]

😍😍😍😍

[@selfcarewithstephanie3519]

We do go a bit overboard on the cup holders. My suv seats 7 max. It has 12 cup holders 😆

[@hawaboutnow]

Yay..a collab please! I just watched her recent vlog - the first thing I saw was the cup holder as she was shopping in Target. Hahaha

[@angyeliz]

Keep in mind that Texas doesn’t have a state income tax like a lot of other states in the US which is probably why his checks aren’t that different. Austin has some wonderful areas like Barton Springs, zilker park, and redbud isle for nature areas. Also Austin is one of the most liberal state so it is so different than other cities like Dallas. You should take a road trip to Galveston when it warms up for a beach trip.

[@joannamccloud]

You make me wanna come there and visit the City.

[@krisr3612]

The big difference is that if you look at Sweden, their taxes pay for their healthcare, college, childcare and much, much more.

[@nonilady1577]

Well be prepared in Galveston that it’s not a white sandy beach with clear water. But I think Wimberly is a lovely place close to you with huge cypress trees by the river. You are in the prettiest area of Tx.

[@beckybertish7841]

Texas doesn't have income tax? Damn maybe I should move there my paycheck gets taxed so bad😱

[@krisr3612]

@@beckybertish7841 Yeah, but they open carry everywhere and they let their people freeze to death 🥶💀 🔫.

[@nmorton3878]

TORTILLA SOUP with avocado, cilantro, and tortilla chips as garnish is delish! 😋 The cup holder made me laugh… those came out when coffee shops started popping up inside grocery stores. Kid grocery carts were popular for awhile designed to look like riding in a car with basket in front. Some even came with their own screen that played cartoons! LOVE your videos and energy. I ordered Hela and can’t wait for it to arrive!

[@evispalmer]

Also, Trader Joe’s is a lot more affordable than Whole Foods. They also do live music and drinks at certain locations. Their store brand is amazing too.

[@evispalmer]

Another meal service suggestion is eMeals. They have tons of recipes to choose from. You can choose low calorie, low carb, paleo, heart healthy, vegetarian, vegan, etc. Then you choose the recipes you want and it makes an ingredient list - then you unselect the ingredients you have and you can choose pick up at store from HEB. They have your order ready. It’s great. The majority of the recipes are 30 minutes or less. It’s great for a busy work life and wanting to stay healthy. The recipes list all of the nutritional info.

[@anh7807]

Oh yeah. Whole foods is ridiculously expensive.

[@corecaidete]

As someone that is trying to switch to paleo with a husband that isn’t very skilled at cooking, this is awesome! Thank you for the suggestion!!!

[@lofi.skonhet]

Aldi is a great affordable grocery store + if you’re missing candy from back home, a store called Sweetish Candy is a small business that has goods from all over Scandinavia ✨ Also, there’s Sockerbit which has a bit more variety. **btw, Nerds are amazing!!!✨I remember trying Nerds from a restaurant with vanilla ice cream. Very American…yet very delicious 😅💞

[@jeteseblog]

Truth, Aldi is the best.

[@krisr3612]

She already found Marabou chocolate 🍫 at Ikea. So bummed cuz I haven't seen it at my Ikea's in California for many years.

[@suzannepoirier7364]

Our public transit is terrible so you have to have a car and if you have a family or carpool, you need space. And in hot Texas summers, you will want that drink with you! Welcome to our craziness - we are so glad you are here!

[@cradio52]

Trust me, I’m a born and bred American and I think cup holders on shopping carts is SUPER strange. Maybe they think people hopped up on caffeine while they’re shopping are more willing to spend more money 🤣

[@operatexperformingarts1781]

Did she say "cars" or "carts"?

[@emilyrider4003]

Both

[@iamshraddhakhedkar]

@@operatexperformingarts1781 Both. There are cup holders in cars and shopping carts both!

[@christinagooden3694]

I think cup holders on shopping carts are just a strategy to try and keep people in stores longer so they buy more items, I bet mothers with small children use them though, I personally have never used

[@shandel499]

In Canada, we have Safeway, and most of them have Starbucks inside. Those that do, the carts have cupholders. I thought that was VERY nice; beats having to put your coffee in the corner and securing it with your purse.

[@stickshiftsteph9968]

I live in a relatively urban area in Canada, theres so many people who own pickup trucks who live in a suburb and just drive like 15 minutes to work in an office every day and maybe use the truck for actual truck stuff twice a year. It's definitely more of a symbol of status here.

[@ChrystalVanDusseldorp]

It's the same here in Southern California. Everyone drives their gas guzzling trucks up and down the freeways stuck in traffic every day!

[@shandel499]

I live in Northern Bc and a 4x drive truck is essential to get my son to school some days, we are active and have sleds etc, its no symbol here, except a giant drain on the wallet because gas is so outrageous right now. We had to take the crew cab to Vancouver, ha ha THAT was a nightmare. I drive 15 mins one way to drop my kid off at school, my husbands commute is about the same, and we don't have "traffic" the busing system is getting slightly better. Here you MUST drive if you do not live downtown.

[@robyn3071]

I am so proud that you are enjoying Texas! I was I guess the word I’m looking for is troubled by the amount of comments that were warning you about Texas. Texas is awesome! I love it here

[@whitecat4182]

It's funny you say as a Swede you are surprised people talk to you. I lived in Linkoping for half a year and I find Swedes really friendly, asking if I needed help. I think in Poland we care less about strangers :)

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

thats so cool to hear! :D

[@highcontrasthughes1923]

Just a thought about the cup holder thing (and maybe car size) - a lot of people roadtrip and actually I think even more so in times past, would drive great distances across the country, perhaps to visit family or vacation or whatever. Not having to stop (or perhaps even not being able to) every time you need a drink on a 12- hour drive is probably why this convenience came about. As for cup holders in grocery carts - 2 things: was there a Starbucks in the store that you were shopping at? If so, that's probably why. Otherwise, parents with kids who have sippy cups need a place to put them while shopping with their kids.

[@ccl6192]

Also coffee while you’re stuck in city traffic is a big part of it. I remember my neighbor talking about it with my mom when I was a kid. Something to the effect of: You have to get up so early now with the traffic and half the time you’ve already finished your coffee by the time you get there

[@VillainessVamp]

Man... Texas is HOT. Maybe you don't know this yet, Angie. You will appreciate the cup holders eventually.

[@ChrystalVanDusseldorp]

Also commuting long distances to work, need a place for morning coffee or tea!

[@selfcarewithstephanie3519]

I have a friend who is American but lived in Germany for 15 years. The way she explained the car size, cup holders etc is the lifestyle difference, and roads. In Europe people don't spend as much time in their cars. Before the pannini I commuted an hour to work each way every day. Then with kids you need room for them, their friends, their school stuff and all the sports gear. When my kids were in elementary and middle school I spent at least 4 to 6 hours a day in the car so for us our car is an extension of our home and we want to have it large and comfy. Then we have larger homes so we need to buy things like mulch, plants, etc. fairly often and we like to shop at wholesale clubs like Costco and Sam's which need bigger cars to fit things in. Same with diy projects that mean shopping at Lowes, Home Depot etc. Then we like to road trip. Next month I'm taking my daughter and niece on college tours and we are hitting TN, TX, KS, and MS in a week. As soon as my friend moved back to the US the first thing her and her husband did was get a large SUV and a large truck. You may end up getting spoiled if you start road trips with a nice SUV 🙂

[@MK-Hogan]

Yeah, the first place I noticed cup holders in carts was Target when they put Starbucks in most of them. I think it’s great because no one want to leave their drink in the car to get warm or cold when you could just bring it with you.

[@eccentricbooknerd]

These videos are so eye opening. I go everywhere with a drink, like I'm in a desert with no other liquid options. I just realize alot of us in America do it and I don't know why. 😄

[@brileycopeland]

As for big cars… I used to have a small car, then when I had my first son, it was almost impossible to fit his car seat into it. If we needed the stroller too, it took up the entire trunk. Packing any luggage became difficult, and if we went anywhere with our dog (a Great Dane) it was very difficult to all fit. We upgraded to an SUV, and I’m about to install a third car seat into it. All three of my kids will require car seats, and they really take up a huge amount of space. But now, my car has room for all three and the giant dog 😂 Oh, and for whatever reason, the car seats for my toddlers each come with two cup holders 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@anh7807]

Yup I have a little toyota celica that I baby. I still can't get rid of it but after 2 kids it got very difficult to pack my family of 4 in a tiny car. I upgraded to a rav4 a few years ago and it makes it so much easier.

[@karen1air]

Welcome to Texas! My sister lives downtown within walking distance of the capital if you want a local connection for kindness and info. The original "mothership" of "Whole Foods" grocery stores is amazing for vegetarian options and worth a visit in Austin. It is now a chain in the USA (and near my sister).

[@cherylb_88]

Google everything lol. I still google a lot. That’s how you can find out things and find things. You can get directions, answers to questions, places to go nearby, literally everything. I got my palette today and it’s so much more beautiful in person. 😍😍. Congratulations again!

[@rachelthomasrusso]

Hey, I got my question on screen and answered 😄. Thanx for the "shoutout" 🥰😘!! 💖💖💖

[@lisatsosie149]

That's hilarious about the cup holders! I was thinking about getting one of those cell phone cup holders. But then I immediately thought, "man, that means I'll be down one cup holder in the front seat."

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Ha! I thought the same thing!!

[@holliebivens2259]

Soups! Amy’s Black Bean Vegetable Soup with a lil dollop of sour cream is one of my very favorite things! Also the Amy’s Tortilla Soup. Do you have Kraft Mac and Cheese with the powder cheese in Sweden? I think it would be SO FUN for maybe your vlog channel to try iconic American foods! So happy you’re settling in well, and the fur kids too!

[@MelindasNaturals]

Franklin’s Barbecue…..totally worth the wait!

[@angyeliz]

Oh and you can get stamps at the most grocery stores lol

[@grannyt6819]

Trader Joes is an excellent small grocery store that has lots of natural food options. Less expensive than a lot of other grocery stores, too.

[@HeatherD_Nails]

I am a local Austinite (been here about 10 yrs) and am always willing to offer suggestions on where to go and things to do. There are a TON of vegetarian/ vegan options in Austin. I’m vegan and have never had an issue eating here. Happy to help you find some! Also, Wheatsville Coop is a great grocery store for natural and healthier options.

[@karen1air]

I wonder if she's near UT and seeing preprepared stuff for students in HEB. We tend to have more neighborhood based/centered items in the USA. What do you think?

[@HeatherD_Nails]

@@karen1air I must confess I don't go into HEB that often but the few times I did, you are right, they didn't have a lot in the prepared sections for vegetarians/vegans.

[@chelseelikesmakeup7693]

Wheatsville is the best!!

[@StrangeQuack]

Audra at home! I would love a colab with you two, because you both are into colourful makeup and I think your quirkyness would totally add up! ❤️

[@StrangeQuack]

Oh, and grow your own salad etc. If you don't know where to get seeds there, get your p/o box and I'll send you a package ❤️

[@venusimmortal]

Angelica you are just such a sweet bubbly little beacon of hope and sunshine! I am so happy for you that you've been doing so well on this new adventure! 💖 I am so inspired by your good attitude, I love watching your videos especially if I'm in an ugly mood.. your great attitude and the makeup talk just lift my spirits and bring me back to smiles 🥰 you truly are beautiful inside and out and I aim to be like you 💖 I hope you have fun and enjoy the USA 🇺🇸 Much love from CT 🥰❤💋

[@leahmiranda8359]

If (when) you visit the Grand Canyon, I'm driving 4 hours just to say hello.... and then leave you alone, not bother you, and turn around and drive back home! 😁 You are one of the first creators I found on Beauty KZbin in April of '19! You have led me to so many favorites. Karen is the perfect example! The possibility of actually meeting you in the future is so exciting! 💛 P. S. I would also drive to Las Vegas if you went there to see Samantha.. 😳🤣 I'm so happy to see you, Ricardo, and the pets settling in and enjoying the process!

[@KarenHarrismakeup]

I’m coming too 😻

[@emilymakescoffee1741]

One of my favorite escapes is going to do my shopping (target, grocery, etc), getting a Starbucks coffee, sipping and walking around. It’s honestly the thing I miss most due to mask mandates

[@pretelquetzal]

Same!! I used to love having a coffee or boba while shopping as a little treat

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

You can't do that yet where you are? Where I live, there aren't any mandates (though a few people do still wear masks), samples/testers are out for people to try, and there are definitely people chilling in target with their starbucks! It is so interesting to see how different parts of the country are currently dealing with things.

[@emilymakescoffee1741]

@@beautifuldreamer0811 I live in Oregon. We still have indoor mask mandates. We’ve been told that it will lift by end of March. I can’t wait. It’s been a long time.

[@beautifuldreamer0811]

@@emilymakescoffee1741 oh man. You guys have had mask mandates this WHOLE time?! 🤯 girl how have you guys stayed sane?!

[@emilymakescoffee1741]

@@beautifuldreamer0811 sanity? who knows. I’m excited to see the other side of this though.

[@katherineseymour6239]

Best thing is making everything from scratch especially your own pasta. As many States have such long growing seasons it’s easy to find fruit and vegetables. I agree that it’s important to source your fresh food and stay away from junk.

[@sorry-I-write-long-comments]

Tips for a monthly video: Ranking all my eyeshadow looks🤩

[@rian6858]

Stamps are at the grocery store, doll. No need to hunt down a post office. Just go to customer service desk, they do all sorts of stuff! Also, the yummy soups are Pacifico roasted vegetables lentil. Omg I love that stuff! It's in a box, not a can

[@breathingandmakeup]

I love hearing about differences you've experienced. It's such a cool, new perspective. And if no one has answered yet, you can buy stamps at most grocery stores. Just ask the cashier. Or the post office. 😃

[@ericaashley]

Taquero Mucho is a super cute pink girly spot, you'd love it! Me & my hubby enjoyed the atmosphere!

[@bajgierb]

Love you, love the channels, enjoy your insights. Just wanted to drop a note to caution you about equating what is popular or common in Texas to the entire US. Its a big country and each region has its own preferences, personality, etc. There are many things you find or experience in Texas that don't exist in the rest of the country. Can't wait to see how your adventure unfolds. :)

[@marijaradivojevic759]

The stamps comment is so funny to me since in Serbia we don't ever buy stamps, they just put them on letters in the post office, it's not something you buy yourself, so it's always wierd for me when I hear someone has a "buy stamps" task on their to-do list 😂

[@takishasallbeautyzone]

Welcome Angie! We're happy to have you with us for a while. Be ready, TX summer is brutal 🥵. But the winter is perfection! Austin has a lot to see and do. We lived in the San Antonio suburbs for a while and it was so family friendly. So many festivals and Fiestas! You're definitely in meat country, but Austin is a leading area for cool hipster foodie type places. You're going to have a great experience, I hope.

[@maiyorha]

even though you're in a completely different time zone now, your videos keep on releasing at the perfect moment. i just grabbed coffee and cake and now i got exactly the right content to watch too. hope you like austin thus far!!

[@melissaspurgeon7419]

I used to have a teeny tiny car (which I LOVED) before I got married and we then had 4 kids. Now it’s the “mini” van life, and I’m not that mad about it. 😄

[@monicamcdonald5474]

Welcome Angie! Texas has so much to offer. Largest state in the mainland. If you want to visit the part of Texas that looks most like Sweden, come to the north east section of the state. Pine trees galore! Be sure to visit the State Fair in Dallas in Sept-Oct. Largest State Fair in America.

[@StellaBellaVelvet]

As someone who has lived in the U.S. my whole life, I didn't even know where you could buy stamps (besides the post office) until I got to college and had to buy stamps for myself. There are some things that you just don't know because you haven't needed to know, and I think you're totally right that we need to become more comfortable with that reality. It is completely fine to not know things!

[@kathrynbythelake9638]

Have you tried Chex Mix yet? People will make a batch for parties but it is also available premade in the bag. I think the stores with the cupholders in the shopping carts have coffee shops, they hope you will buy a drink and then spend more time shopping. Free hands buy more things. Also, don't be afraid to ask the cashier about stamps or other things you are looking for as they are usually local. Glad you are having fun in the US, and congratulations on your new collab!

[@blackmetalmedphilastro]

lol The way you described Swedes is exactly how we are in New York! I remember I moved to Louisiana from NY for one year and the first time I went out in public everyone started saying hello to me. I was like what the??!! 😂

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

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[@cavlizzy]

We were transferred from Austin to Brussels, Belgium for several years & one of my biggest shocks was NO cup holders in our cars! The company gave us a gorgeous Mercedes to drive while we were there & it had no cup holders. We bought a 2nd car for me (BMW) & it did not have cup holders either. It was very weird for us. LOL Also stores closing at 5PM or closed on Sundays made us have to plan well. Esp for groceries!

[@Oshyano]

I am from Belgium (Antwerp) and most cars do have space for cups/bottles/drinks. Those spots are usually behind the clutch of the car. Most stores are open till 6pm or even 7pm on weekdays in Antwerp and on the first Sunday of the month you can shop from 12pm till 6pm. It's called koopzondag (shopping Sunday). Smaller supermarkets like Proxy Delhaize or Carrefour Market are open on Sundays till 8pm as well but they are more expensive, which is ridiculous.

[@cavlizzy]

@@Oshyano Both of our cars were automatics (so no clutch) But this was 15 years ago, so cars may have changed some. Went to Antwerp several times! We took our girls to the zoo there. It was great!😊We lived in the commune of Overijse which was close to ISB (our girls school there) The grocery store "Delhaize" that we used closed around 5 or 6pm. I miss Belgium a LOT! It's a great place to live.

[@breico8535]

When I was in Germany they said basically that cars are for driving and you shouldn’t be distracted by something such as a drink. Especially when you have autobahn.

[@virginiastirnweis.6496]

Our cars are not that big and many of us need them big, though some do not. We car pool for school (well when I was young we did) we have large families (I’m one of 5 children). We take all of our camping gear, drive 7 hours, stay in the same state, and camp for a week. We also have boats, RV’s, four wheelers, ATV, snowmobiles etc that we need to tow with our big cars. Some areas have lots of sidewalks, some do not. Hey, at least you have internet, there is no internet where I live in the US. I’m glad you like it here so far.

[@aabbott391]

I definitely hope you do another q&a after your 1st winter here.

[@nancys4584]

I'm glad to hear you're settling in so well. It's interesting to hear about the comparisons between Sweden and Austin. Congrats on the new collab by the way. :)

[@kate98765]

Recommendations: kemuri tatsuya, tacorrido on Burnet, Din Ho Chinese, Desano pizza. The Domain shopping center has lots of shopping and food $$$

[@shannaaly49823]

One Texas thing you need to try is a blizzard from Dairy Queen!

[@kimforeman5409]

I laughed so hard when you talked about people in Sweden not saying Hello on the street. That was one of my biggest culture shocks when I went to Europe. I would say Good Morning as I passed people and they looked at me like I was crazy! Definitely a big difference! Hope you LOVE your time in the US!

[@COURTSamaziing]

Coming to the south US from Europe or northern United States must be a huge culture shock because most of us don't meet strangers here. We are all about southern hospitality, helping your neighbor and making friends!

[@TrinaMadeIt]

Hahahah, winter where I live in Australia is so mild that one of my kids will wear t-shirt and shorts the entire year round.

[@christyhall7402]

Do you feel like your fashion has changed or will change since moving to Texas? Love your style and videos! 🥰

[@moxievonteal6197]

Also, you can't go wrong with Tex Mex. I highly recommend a day trip at some point to San Antonio, it's a wonderful city with lots of great culture.

[@xoxostaci]

Ordered mine and am so excited to see it and try it! I absolutely love the hospitality in the South and the Midwest USA - people are so friendly

[@thatswhatshesaid8365]

Cars... you need big vehicles if you have 2+ kids, and need space to bring them or their friends, and a trunk to carry your month's worth of groceries. Going hiking? Camping? Family Reunion/ Gathering, Vacation? Want a killer stereo and bass surround system for music? Thats why 😂😂

[@queenofwales_]

As a Latvian can relate to that bus and seat thing. We do that as well. 😂 Also, a year ago or so watched mini TV series Welcome to Sweden about an American guy who follows his Swedish gf to Sweden and that it’s full with those differences and stereotypes on both American and Swedish sides, I couldn’t even imagine that me as a Latvian could relate so much to the Swedish side. 😂

[@corecaidete]

I too LOVE those nerd clusters!!!!

[@sandybear521]

Another grocery store to try that have more organic options is Sprouts. Not very many in town but they have great veggie items. Of course it’s a little more expensive then your regular H‑E‑B. But I do really like Sprouts just to get a few items. A home store place to try is called At Home. They have all kinds of furniture and decor that have better pricing than say Kirklands, which is another nice home decor place it just has a strong store perfume. Lol! Austin also has a lot of “mom and pop” restaurants that definitely have a lot of vegetarian options. “Mom and pop” is a nickname that basically means an independently owned. But there are so many stores, the one that comes to mind is Brunch Bird. So good!! But you can google what options are available near you and I’m sure a lot will come up. Sorry to write so much! But I love watching your update videos and I am just thrilled that I can try to help anyway I can! ✌️

[@eing20]

In the south you need big cars a lot more than other places. We have hunting, fishing, and lots of recreational activities where you need a 4 wheel drive or bigger vehicle to do those. We also have 3 kids and a nephew that stay with us all the time so we need a vehicle for 6 people minimum. You can't get that from a small car.

[@paillette2010]

If you ever want the “no one talks to strangers”, try Seattle

[@TheFolkyboy]

I can’t wait until my Hela palette comes in the mail because I need to recreate this eye look PRONTO.

[@flawedfabulous]

Steffs beauty stash is in Texas. That would be a great video.. i love these video's💕💕

[@katelynannallen]

Vegetarian in Austin here as well! Bouldin Creek Cafe is the absolute best, Conscious Cravings and Bistro Vonish are great as well. If you're worried about your pup in the summer, I might recommend some little booties for their feet (if they will put up with them) since the pavement can get really hot! Also, you can get stamps from the cashiers at HEB. :)

[@backstage6681]

Love your attitude about all the new and adventure. Live life! I know Taylor Wynn is also on an adventure spending a couple months in different states and cities. She is in Austin now and always explores the best parts of places to get a real feel. It would be an interesting fun video to see you both together exploring. ( if you know her) I hope your time in Mexico is fun and memorable.

[@HeatherAustinmakeup]

Watching while at work!!

[@cindicleee]

Hi! Food suggestions: Taco deli- fast food tacos Culinary drop out- in the domain North Italia- Italian obvi Perry’s steak house Blue sushi- in the domain P terrys- “healthier” fast food burgers Snooze- best breakfast and brunch Gloria’s- Mexican Moonshine-home style Hop doddy- cuisine burger Salt lick- best bbq Home slice- best pizza Bar peached- cutesy place Roaring fork Taquero mucho- all pink taco place The oasis (not the best food but amazing views and beer) True food- good and healthy Flower child- good and healthy The peached tortilla- good Mexican Velvet taco- good tacos lol Pappadeaux- seafood Pappasitos- Mexican

[@alexamandes8872]

I think big cars are common here because a) women with kids needed more room and b) men have a napoleon complex and want a huge truck to compensate and c) men with jobs that call for a large trunk or truck bed is fairly common. My boyfriend is looking at a small SUV right now because he just likes the look of it. Most roads accommodate them so it’s a matter of the aesthetic pretty often

[@scotzmnswife]

Regarding KZbinrs in Austin…Lisa J. who owns BK Beauty is in Austin! She seems like a really super-sweet person. She’s more into neutral makeup aesthetic regarding what she wears, but I envision her being very friendly & someone who would love to do a collab video. 😇💜

[@colettewolf8896]

I see the palette and ribbon is sold out! Glad I ordered mine!

[@Rain_Reign]

So happy to hear that you are having fun, Ricardo loves his job, and pets are happy I love your attitude about new experiences. My family is making a big move soon, and though I’ve moved what feels like one hundred times before, it’s still intimidating. Every time you talk about your move to Texas, I feel a little braver and more excited!

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

You got this! 😁

[@Rain_Reign]

@@AngelicaNyqvist thanks girl!! 💪🏻💖

[@maleficara]

What you get in the states is directly linked to the farm subsidies and overabundance of certain products. Dairy, Sugar has enormous amounts of products in the States, and thus they fold that into everything they can. It also makes products more desirable and addicting which creates demand and generates more money; they can use less quality but make it taste better with Sugar, as an example. Buy stamps at a Post Office or at the cashier at someplace like a Grocery Store; rarely are their signs, but if you ask as you check out, they can sell them to you right there.

[@vanessamvarela]

As an American, this video is making me thirsty! Where's my drink? Also, just wait until you start eating Mexican food :) posole or tortilla soup! I have made a homemade vegetarian versions before.

[@leesawallace2411]

One place you need to visit is Cost Plus World Market. It's a good place for snacks and they have a decent wine selection.

[@simoneclarke5104]

I do believe KZbin creator Taylor Wynn is in Austin for a month as a trial to see if it is a potential new home for her. Her last video she had arrived in Austin. She is by herself. We traveled through Texas 2 years ago with our big Mastiff and he was like a rockstar, people stopped us left and right to talk to us. People were just so friendly🥰

[@pinkbutterflies1679]

I thought Taylor was in Boston.

[@Marxnchill]

Your point about the twin sized sheets a couple of videos ago was HILARIOUS. I think about it randomly and laugh sometimes.

[@terra724]

The cup holders, big parking spots and drive-thrus are conveniences or small luxuries here that make you feel like you’re getting treated or your monies worth. Like “oh the groceries here are a little more expensive but the I like the environment so I’m willing to pay more.” And yeah we don’t like to be thirsty haha. Also, walking culture isn’t big here because everything is so spread out but you’ll find most downtowns or old town spots in cities is where you can park and just shop around for a while.

[@ouiser1955]

Glad you’re having a good time in my home state. Regarding grocery prices, etc… The prices have escalated immensely due to inflation. We are currently going through a difficult time. All prices have gone up this past year and it looks like this inflationary period will be continuing. Our Federal reserve is going to raise interest rates very soon…

[@meljstephan]

As an American I can attest that I do in fact need a cup holder everywhere because I will have a drink with me at all times. Water, iced tea, iced coffee, hot cocoa, a smoothie, my hands are never drink free.

[@theeluannesantos]

You have to find the sea salt pop corners. They’re my favorite! Kettle corn is sweet, I can’t eat a lot of it. Stamps are at the post office and at customer service counter in the grocery store usually has them.

[@TheJalebe73]

Loving your background!!! ❤️❤️

[@dollfacecandiee]

As a fellow soup lover of you have access to a Panera I think you’ll really enjoy the selection . I always get the pick 2 with a soup and typically a sandwich but they have good salad options too and they’re pretty vegetarian friendly . Also ( not really American ) but miso is my favorite soup ! Or butternut squash

[@mzcytin]

Seeing Angie's reaction to a store like Costco or BJ's would be fun. I'm in Maryland and I used to buy a book of stamps at the grocery store check out, but now I need less stamps so I just take whatever I'm mailing to the post office. You can also buy stamps online.

[@TheStyleStumbler]

As an American living in Europe I loved hearing your impressions - and I can very much relate! I hope you’ll be able to make tons of wonderful memories during your time there.

[@audreaelliot9549]

If you have room, get a hard plastic kiddie pool for him to lay in. I swear cars are bigger in Texas cause you need them to survive a wreck since everyone drives like 85 on the freeway and I'm not sure half the truck drivers are able to check their blind spots before lane changing. I live in the Northeast now and have a small car. I wouldn't want to drive any of the major Texas cities in it. The nice neighbors are also a southern American thing. In New England, I've had neighbors not only never speak to me. When I knocked on their door to let them know they left their lights on in their car, they talked to me through the door. SO weird.

[@sarahwidmark8489]

SOOUUPP!! Anything from the brand Amy's. It doesn't have that weird can taste & tastes more homemade.

[@Kimbyroseh]

I use the cup holder on shipping carts for my phone, lol. I always have my shopping list on my phone so I like it out and handy, lol.

[@thatswhatshesaid8365]

U.S. is about living comfortbly, not just about living with whats absolutely necessary 😉

[@AngelicaNyqvist]

Well, trust me, so are most countries 😂

[@thatswhatshesaid8365]

@@AngelicaNyqvist its the only excuse I could make for the cupholders 😅 I didnt realize how ridiculous they are until you described it to us lol!!!

[@elizabethjones2]

I will say the pre made dinners and half done meals are not healthy even if they market it that way! So yes stay with what you know like fresh things and even canned things

[@emilymajeski]

When I’m working in Italy I love being able to walk everywhere and take the train everywhere. When I come back here to the US I really miss being able to just walk all over, but I will say I do enjoy the escape of driving long country roads and highways going from town to town to check different places and to haul things home that I find at flea markets and shops. If you haven’t been to a flea market / antique market here, Texas seems to have a lot of them.

[@madhusree1472]

So excited to experience what it's like to move to US vicariously through your videos