What I miss most about SF is that there are SO MANY different types of people and they each have their own thing going on. There are no weirdos because EVERYONE is a weirdo. Well, some might disagree about the no weirdos part, but you get over that pretty fast - they can do what they want, you can do what you want, there will be no judgement (because, really, who has time for that anyway), and everyone will just be happy together doing what they want.
That's what I miss most. By far.
The second thing I miss most is the how walkable and public transportation accessible it is. Buses, subways (2 types - MUNI and BART), light rails, cable cars, taxis, and heck - even pedibikes galore. Between all that and the hills, who needs a gym membership? You don't have to consciously plan to be active, it just comes naturally with living.
A close third is the food. Oooh my, the food. I did not realize how much I would miss it. There are some fancy schmancy places there, but what I find myself missing are the little, casual, even "hole-in-the-wall" places. Fancy a fish sandwich? The best burger ever? Sushi (that doesn't include cream cheese or deep fried shrimp in every roll)? Moroccan mint tea? Freshly baked brioche bread? I've got a place for that (read like: I've got an app for that.).
I've been feeling a twinge of homesickness. Can you tell? Even though it's not my home anymore. But I'll still call it that anyway.
Oh yeah, and I also miss being able to see the ocean (or the bay, I guess) from most places. If anything, you are most likely a 10-15 minute walk away from an amazing view of it.
Okay. Enough of this longing. Good night.
Diversity (people & activities), walkability/public transport, and food. The three things I miss most about big city life too :(
ReplyDeleteHang in there, fellow country-girl!
xo