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Labor Day Shenanigans
I’m sure many of you already have plans to spend this Labor Day weekend at barbecues, hanging out with family and friends, or watching your favorite college football teams. However, if you’re like me,...
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Apartments on the Silver Screen
When I think of the Amityville Horror films, I don’t normally picture any of the actors or specific scenes. Instead, the iconic image of the house itself comes to mind because this was, in fact, the...
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Christmas in September?
If Victor Cruz hasn’t already broken the news to you, Time Warner Cable left presents marked, ”Do not open until Thursday, 9/27 at 7 pm CT” under the trees of all Camden residents who use the TWC...
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(Insert Chili Pun Here)
photo courtesy http://pdphoto.org/ Recently, a certain Camden community manager here in Austin sent me an email asking me to post on the state food of Texas: chili. With the temperatures beginning...
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Movember, Mo’ Problems
November is finally here and that means only one thing: mustaches! (Who said Thanksgiving?) Movember is an international program that raises money to fund awareness outlets and research for men’s...
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Holiday Space-Saving Tip
The holidays are a time when one should be with his family and friends. For those living away, it is popular to send holiday cards to wish loved ones good tidings and such. My problem is that I have...
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Gifts For Renters
Image courtesy of jscreationzs / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’m willing to guess that you probably know someone who lives in an apartment if you’re reading this blog. If you need to purchase a gift for...
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Valentine’s Day At Home
I’m all for a night on the town with my girlfriend, but normally not on Valentine’s Day. There’s something about the homogenized display of a restaurant full of gushing lovers that makes me feel...
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Make Your Apartment Your Gym
Image courtesy of photostock / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Most Camden communities offer workout facilities on-site, but sometimes your apartment door is the only barrier preventing your lazy caboose from...
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Hail Today, Gone Tomorrow
Image courtesy of Maggie Smith/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net With apartment living, garages are a luxury many people can’t afford. Some communities don’t even offer garages as an option for residents. I...
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Day Trip: Gruene
I don’t know of anyone living in Austin who doesn’t love this city. There are always a ton of things to do here. Sometimes, however, you just need to get away. Enter my favorite small town in...
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Best Cities for Grads
Image courtesy of iosphere/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net Have you recently graduated college? Are you wondering where to move where there is a good mix of job opportunities, reasonable rental rates, and...
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The Supermoon Cometh
Image courtesy of Michael Elliott / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I normally hear about astronomical events and say, “I’m definitely going to watch that tonight!” Then I proceed to leave work, eat, possibly...
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Hold On To Your Brains!
In 2010, a fellow Camden employee surprised me on my birthday with a computer game called Plants vs. Zombies. It sounded ridiculous, but she said that I had to try it out because it was “amazing.”...
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A Run To Remember
Camden employees in Austin gathered yesterday morning at Mount Bonnell for the 3rd Annual 9/11 Memorial Mountain Climb. Participants ran up and down the stairs enough times to equal the amount of...
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Get A Running Start
Image courtesy of Sura Nualpradid / FreeDigitalPhotos.net I’ve been in this position countless times in my life. Inevitably things come up that prevent me from completing my daily run. As many...
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Spring Into Spring Cleaning
Image courtesy of khunaspix / FreeDigitalPhotos.net Many people like to wait for the warming temperatures of spring to spruce up their apartments. On the other hand, with this long and cold winter,...
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Get Decorating!
I was watching TV last week and saw an anchor explaining a smartphone app called Houzz. The app is free and can be extremely helpful if you’re looking to decorate or redecorate your apartment. The...
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How To Live Without A Balcony
Deer seen out my window, no balcony needed. I’ve always lived in apartments or houses with nice-sized balconies or patios. A few months ago, however, I began working at a Camden community that...
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Cohabitation Station
Image courtesy of Ambro / FreeDigitalPhotos.net BREAKING NEWS: I finally married my longtime girlfriend of five years! Props to me for taking the plunge after slowly inching my way into the pool of...
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