SANFRANFRISCO!
Hello. Its been a little over a week since I moved to San Francisco and I’m quite loving it here. The better news is I plan on being here a while.
sunset from my window
First impressions……this is probably the most beautiful American city I’ve ever been to. As I was driving through the Bay Bridge into the bay area I was taken a back by the architecture and the variety of color on the buildings. It seems the city makes up for the lack of color in the sky by keeping their buildings unique and colorful
san fran buildings
Which leads me to my next point , the weather. Uh, totally unpredictable. Forget seasons. I know I’ve only been here for a week but I’ve surveyed the locals and the concensus is: seasons don’t really apply. Just to give you an idea: It’s been foggy and cold until yesterday, which was incredibly sunny and warm. So sunny and warm I got a SUNBURN when I was out gardening. Today I’m back to wearing a sweater, jacket and scarf. Go figure! The sporadic weather doesn’t faze me. I’m choosing to see it as part of the adventure, besides, I’ve always got Miami to escape to.
reggi says "hi!!"
my tomato plant
I now live in a house with my friends Natalie and Marcelo (and Reggi of course!). We have a yard we are working on and hope to get an organic garden going soon. The tomato plant featured in my last entry has grown and one of the tomatoes is very close to ripe. And although my room is petite, there is a huge basement I plan on setting up an art studio in with all sorts of crazy potential.
the before picture
Another highlight, the food is pretty kick ass. I live in supposedly one of the most diverse neighborhoods in San Francisco otherwise known as Excelsior. I’m surrounded by Filipino, Hawaian, Nicaraguan, Mexican, whatever…there’s so much I haven’t even seen. Point is, I haven’t had a mediocre meal since I’ve been here.
viva leon jodido
I definitely see myself spending more time in the Mission which is a ten minute bus ride from my house and full of cute boutique shops, book stores, bars and restaurants.
All in all I see myself thriving here. It will take some time but I’m very prepared to enjoy the process….and NO MORE MOVING! At least not for now =).
Leave a Reply