smart kitty

Joy and I went to San Franciso to do big city things. And I bought a ton of stuff! There was even more stuff I wanted to buy, but I am not that madcap or rich. However! I did buy the arts pictured above. (They are 25x18, if you are trying to figure out how large they are) I forgot the artist's name. It will come back to me.

The other things I bought are not installed yet, so you cannot see them. Suspense! I bought a new thingy to put my TV, stereo and DVD player on that will also store all of my records. Finally. It's only been a bazillion years. I will show it to you once it is in my apartment and set up (I had to order it). I also got a neat coat hook that is shaped like a "You are here" arrow. It requires a drill to put it in. How dumb.

Some firsts about the city this time around:

1. It was hot. I mean, hot! This would be the first time ever where I was too hot wearing jeans.
2. We were in the Mission and it wasn't a giant pain in the ass. As much as I like the Mission, normally it is such a pain in my country bumpkin ass to deal with that I stay away from it for like 6 months. I was able to park my car twice, eat without waiting for 9 years and not be crowded by sour people.
   
3. People seemed happy and friendly. People were walking around smiling. Usually San Franciscans are sour. (Sorry, San Francisco, but it is true!) Maybe it is just bad weather that makes them upset, and when it is sunny and they can wear dresses and shorts then they cheer up.
4. There were things I wanted to buy and they ended up being the price I thought they should be instead of four times as much. (There were some pieces of art I couldn't afford, but they were definitely worth the high price tags.)
5. Did I mention I could park? I found parking at three different locations! I didn't even have to parallel park. I don't care if it makes me sound provincial: I think it is really annoying not to be able to drive somewhere I want to go and then park my car somewhat near that place. I don't want to take seven forms of transportation to get one place that is 6 miles away.
   

We also ate tapas at Ramblas. Delicious! Who would have thought beets with blood oranges, fennel and basil would be so tasty. But they totally were. (For those of you worried about me not eating enough meat, I also ate albondigas, which are meatballs. Phew.)

Posted by smart kitty on Apr 12, 2008 at 8:48 PM | Permalink