My "Studio" Apartment

Today I spent most of my day inside. It was cloudy/foggy all day and pretty chilly (59 degrees). I got to hang out with my roommate a lot and learn about her. We showed each other pictures of our families and important things to us. Since it was a pretty laid-back day, I don't have much to say, but below are some pics of my apartment. Mini stove, bunk bed, and all :) Enjoy!

Foggy view from window

Desk and Window

Bunk Beds

Mini Stove

Mini-fridge and very nice deep sink

No Chicken in China Town

Yesterday was very interesting and VERY annoying. All of you people that have grocery store nearby and are taking them for granted, shame on you. I spent the better part of the day trying my hardest to locate a store that sold chicken breast. Just chicken breast. That's all I wanted.

You'd think in a city of over 800,000 people would have regular grocery stores on every corner. They don't. Ever corner is filled with Walgreen's or convenience store. Everywhere that says they sell groceries usually really only sells a couple of fruits, canned veggies, mac'n'cheese, and alcohol. Lots and lots of alcohol. My predicament: I wanted to actually cook a meal in my miniature kitchen. I mean, I canceled my food through the school because it was so expensive.  So anyway, after asking around, I finally found out there is a grocery store of some sorts pretty close to here (no thanks to Google). I will be on my way to check that out soon (yay!).

China Town Entrance (sorry bad quality- it was taken on my cell)

As I was walking around trying to locate chicken, I landed upon China Town accidentally. I haven't actually been to the entrance or the markets through there. I really liked it and it made me want to learn Chinese so I could know what everything was that they sold. Some of it was kind of unnerving (scary food!). I got a nice walk out of my search for food at least.

Bank of America sign in China Town

I started my online class yesterday and it seems pretty cool so far. The History of Film 2: Post 1940 (no, I didn't take History of film 1... not sure why, I just didn't). Today was my first on-campus class. I have to say that I am REALLY excited about this one: Photoshop for Photographers... SO much information accompanied by a book that weights 10 tons. I like the teacher and the class seems to have really cool people in it. Well that's about it from me today. I hope everyone has fun plans for Labor Day. Me, I'll be roaming this city and trying to learn the streets. :)

New City- New Senses

Well I arrived in San Francisco a few days ago and it has already been quite an interesting experience. I have started my online class today and my first on-campus class starts tomorrow. I am very happy to get this going and meet some new people.

So far this city smells.... This morning, blueberry muffins were floating up and into my window. Yesterday, I smelled pizza... the best pizza smell I have ever experienced.  Earlier yesterday, it was breakfast sandwiches and the day before it was some kind of Chinese food. I may get fat here because I am constantly hungry!

The people-watching in SF is absolutely amazing. The fantastic mix of people makes for some really hilarious encounters. Just the other day, I was walking down the street and a man was walking in front of me, carrying some kind of telescoping metal pole (kind of like a shower curtain rod). I saw him stop, hold the pole out horizontally, say "I'm a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle!" He then pulled the two pieces of the pole apart like he had just taken a sword out of it's case. When he made this move, I happened to be walking past him and he got about 3 inches away from hitting me with it. He then said, "I'm sorry, Gorgeous! Are you okay?!" I assured him that I was fine. He then proceeded to try to pay me a dollar because he said he almost sliced my face. Lol People may be weird here, but they are very nice :)

Yesterday, a kind of shabby-looking man tried to get me to be his new roommate after I gave him my leftover Thai food.Speaking of Thai food, I had some really great fried flat noodles (not sure what exactly is was and where exactly I had it) with basil, chicken, and mushrooms. It was down by Union Square.

Last night, dinner was from this tiny little Italian restaurant that sells pizza mostly (all thanks to that pizza smell wafting through my room and watching that old Julia Robert's movie, Mystic Pizza). When I called my order in, a very Italian-sounding man took my order. The pizza was very good and today is my lunch.

So that is the update on me so far. Time for me to get going on some school work. Photos will be added periodically for your viewing pleasure :)

Emma

P.S. I miss you NC people more than you know!