Migratory Pattern of the Male Techie
The most aggravating part of my plan to move to San Francisco has not been the commuting back and forth from the city to the South Bay, but the sheer incredulity of my friends and colleagues. When informed of my move their faces have contorted with sneers and their eyes betrayed their doubts about my initial claims of "moving to the city by around April".
Today I moved the majority of my belongings into my new digs in South of Market (SOMA) district of San Francisco, for the grand experiment of "city" life. My bed is put together, my bookcase against the wall and a box of pizza is cooling slowly on the kitchen counter. With the aid of my friends I was able to move most of my things in under two hours. In fact the real hang up was the pick up of my new roommate's things at his old apartment. We did eventually move all our things in though our apartment doesn't look quite as spacious as it did when empty. For all of those couch philosophers who pontificate on how the universe is mostly just empty space - please come to my apartment and see if you can find any empty space.
I have no doubt that I'll get my self squared away rather quickly, if only because of necessity. You're all invited to the housewarming, though, so come on in, take your shoes off and relax. I am - after all, I'm home.
Comments
Surprising, considering how San Francisco is traditionally known for its spacious and luxurious living accommodations. Heck, the room I stay in when I travel there is almost big enough to open the bathroom and closet doors at the same time!
Posted by: iain | March 20, 2006 9:41 AM
Let's not begin the discussion of closet space in SF. I tell you the real reason why it is so gay-friendly is that there wasn't enough space for anyone to stay in the closet.
Posted by: Lo Fat Mo | March 20, 2006 12:49 PM
Ahh, the bay area neighborhood rivalry. People in the southbay have no idea why you would choose to commute, people in SF have no idea that anything worthwhile exists outside of city limits. Hang in there, straddle the divide- good luck with the closet thing.
Posted by: sash | March 21, 2006 8:26 PM
Hey - I am going to be in SF for a conference from Friday April 7 to Monday April 10. I will be staying at the King George Hotel. Any chance we can meet up and catch up? I am presenting Friday afternoon and Monday afternoon, and am attending workshops during the day Saturday, but otherwise I am free.
Posted by: GDK | March 27, 2006 11:16 AM