A recent report in the Czech publication Deník N depicted Texas as an amplified version of America, describing it as "America on steroids." Slovak nutritionist Nikoleta Harshman, who has lived in Texas for two years after moving for her American husband, corroborates this view. According to the report, Texas embodies American ideals but in a larger and more exaggerated manner. Harshman was contacted to share her personal experience of living in the state. The article suggests adapting to life in Texas requires embracing its unique, over-the-top character. Further details from Harshman’s perspective will likely elaborate on these cultural observations and the challenges and rewards of expat life in Texas. The piece aims to explore the realities of living in a state often characterized by its strong identity and unconventional customs.