Life in San Francisco
Hello? Anyone still here? Yes, I know I’ve abandoned the blog for a few weeks. I just got the point that one more thing on my to-do list was driving me crazy, and when my creative outlet of blogging starts to feel like item 52 on the to-do list, well it’s time to take a small break.
Since I last posted I’m happy to announce we have successfully made it to San Francisco! We moved into our condo, have unpacked all boxes and are basically settled other than a few blank walls and some random displaced items in the bedroom.
I’ll give a “tour” soon, but here is a sneak peak.
So far we are really enjoying the city. We live above a grocery store, are in walking distance to work and are exploring the city. It’s definitely different than our San Diego and Orange County upbringings.
Here is a quick summary of life in the last few weeks:
- With the help of my MIL unpacked the kitchen the same day we moved
- Woke up on our 1st morning to the annual Bay to Breakers run complete with sequins, leotards, giant human carrots, runners with kegs and naked people (just google it)
- Ventured across to the Bay Bride for a trip to Ikea and Target. Only got lost once.
- Walk back and forth to work everyday
- Watched the season/series finales of LOST and 24 (what did you think?)
- Breakfast at Brenda’s French Soul Food
- Accidentally walking through the Tenderloin on the way home from Brenda’s Soul Food and witnessing a drug deal (Tenderloin is not the best area of SF)
- Dim Sum in Chinatown. Mark bought the $2 backscratcher he has been talking about for months
- Ate at the delicious A16 with Mark’s mom and our family friend. Pizza, pasta and the food is to die for.
- Bought umbrellas. Realized we need to add some jackets to the wardrobe.
- Watched In The Heights at the Curran Theater with my aunt and extended family. Fantastic music! If you love musicals go see it.
- Fly back down to Southern California for my cousin’s wedding where I finally got to meet the amazing Mrs. Lemon of Weddingbee and Kimberly Michelle, who was the MOH.
- My parents and brother drove us back to SF where we proceeded to have the car transmission die on the 580 and leave us stranded at the bottom of an offramp (thankfully we had made it to civilization and were no longer in fields along the 5). We got a tow truck and took an hour cab ride back into the city.
- Saw our 1st Giants game with my family. Super fun, extra innings, Giants lost in the end
I’ll post more about our restaurant experiences here in the city. Let’s just say I already have a wishlist of where I want to go.
Overall things are really good. We miss our family, but know that they will be planning trips to visit in the near future. I’m terribly behind on catching up with friends due to the new schedule. My phone dates with all my best girl friends used to be on my drive to and from work. Now with a less than 10 minute walk and long hours, I’m overdue on about 10 calls. But more than anything we are so excited for what is in store.
Basic summary? I’m back. Ready to share new experiences in San Francisco and get back to my regular blogging.
What’s new with you?
Congrats on the successful move! I’ve only been to SF once but it was a long visit and I remember it being a great city. Can’t wait to read all about your new adventures in the new city!
1Wow. You have an amazing view! And Bay to breakers, that would be a shock. I love the flying tortillas at the opening. haha.
LOST was pretty much what I expected, no real answers. The whole story only makes sense if you watch season 1 and the last season (what was all that stuff in the middle all about, right?) But, it is what it is.
2Glad you’re settling in! And PS, a friend of mine from college is in the tour of In The Heights — Shaun Taylor-Corbett! I think he’s Usnavi, or maybe Sonny? He’s super talented!!
3Welcome back Michelle!!! I too need to cut back on blogging b/c it’s taking up soo much time but I think I am addicted ahhh!! I may need a small break very soon though.
Wow, it looks like you have been really busy too!! That’s soo cool that you’ve already explored so much for SF, the dim sum IS delish!!! I’ll actually be in SF at the end of the month for a wedding… but am pretty much going to be in and out of there pretty quickly or else I would say we should meet up!!
4Welcome back! So glad to hear that you’re settled in, and can’t wait to learn more about what you think about the Bay. We finally got the green light and will be moving down next month.. so exciting!
5Hi Michelle! Thanks for your comment – and you and creature-gorgeous were right: She had emailed me to clarify/reassure me that all was well and that it was just bridal error for sending me the invite so late.
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6So glad you’re back! I was just thinking about you this weekend and hoping that your move went well. It sounds like you’ve been busy – I’m excited to hear all the fun details of life in a new city
7Welcome back to blogging. Sounds like you’ve had a great time settling in to SF! You’ve already done so many things that I love to do in that city.
8Hey Lady, You sure have done a whole lot already! Welcome to THE City. I am here any time you need anything. Lunch, dinner, Happy Hour. You name it- let’s finally meet up.
9I’m loving your view lady!!
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