Can you believe it??
Talk about time flying.. I have officially been in San Francisco one month. Today. I can’t believe it.
It some aspects, it feels like I’ve been here forever; in others, only a few days. Nonetheless, it has been one whole month of me living in the city.
And I’m loving it.
As most of you know, I have had many great experiences here so far. I have explored some of San Francisco’s many “districts,” been to restaurants, bars, clubs, and, of course, plenty of stores. I have had the time of my life. It feels like the “vacation mood” is almost over.
I never thought I would feel settled here. I hoped, but wasn’t sure whether I’d be able to call my little studio, “home.” But, tonight, I had a close friend over after dinner (a friend from Colorado that recently moved to Berkeley) and was asked by her, “So, do you consider this home yet?” And without hesitation, I said, “Yes.”
How I know I’m settled:
I give tourists directions
I get annoyed by all the tourists
I have made friends with the doorman of the hotel I walk past every day to work
I get to skip the line at East Side West because they “know me”
I recommend restaurants and know where to take people
I have mastered my San Francisco style
I found a doctor
I called San Francisco “My City”
I complain about the weather
I’ve acknowledged San Francisco’s “microclimates”
I am used to the homeless population
I’ve been harassed by people trying to overturn Prop 8
Green Peace people don’t scare me (ok, maybe a little)
I have a nail lady
I’ve gone to a drug store nearby and bought essentials
I check out hotels for my friends and family to stay in when they come to visit
I have a route to work
I follow a daily routine (sometimes)
The guy at the flower cart recognizes me
I made appointments at the Apple store
I’ve gotten used to the city noise and can no longer sleep without it
I just plain ‘ol love it more and more every day
All this in just one month. 30 days out of my life – starting my new life. I can’t wait for what the next months will bring.
Woot!
But have you had a Mission Burrito and had drinks at Medjool’s rooftop bar?
Have you biked across golden gate and had ice cream in sausalito?
have you spent an hour at zeitgeist or played with the fat cat at eddie rickenbackers.
Finally, have you gotten stuck on a bus or muni metro line for more than an hour because of mechanical failures?
Those are some essential must-dos that I would recommend.
looks like you are really enjoying san francisco! look forward to more updates! i still dont see that you have gone to a giants game… ;D haha.
vince
I’m ready for my tours! One week and counting. Laurie
But have you gotten into the great Californian debate, what city is better, San Fran or Los Angels? haha
Glad you are loving my old neck of the woods. Great writing as always.
Very interesting and amusing subject. I read with great pleasure.