New Places, New Faces

I've said, "Adios!" to caution and thrown it to the wind (who managed one outstanding catch by the way) and I'm on a new adventure. I feel a combination of scared and excited. Scared because I don't really have any solid plans apart from moving to San Francisco with a couple suitcases and a lot of hope. Excited because I'm going in the direction of my dreams and I can now buy wine at a grocery store.

Sadie #2

Calico Basin - Red Rock

While I'm doing something far newer and far more different (although I have been here before so it's not that new and it's different, but not that different) than where I was, I am grateful I have so many people incredibly willing to help in all ways, shapes and forms. So many people have come forward to help me in my search for a home, job, new friends and/or fun. Even more to wish me luck, tell me they believe in me and/or say they know I'll achieve my dreams. By damned if that doesn't take your fears and transform them into hope I don't know what will. Aren't people just the greatest?

Desert sky filled with feathers

That one tree in Bryce Canyon

Obviously new places and following your dreams and all that is hard, lonely, and disconcerting. It can also cause you to question your sanity, your belief in yourself and other people. However, my mom said, "Remember you're where you want to be and everything will work out," and ain't that the truth.

Las Vegas fun - Mom and I

A few things I've noticed about San Francisco so far:
1. People like to throw random objects on the sidewalk instead of in the garbage, e.g. cassette tapes, couches sans cushions.
2. Some people can be their own friends.
3. The buildings are beautiful, I didn't even notice all the garbage for awhile because I was always looking up.
4. Sidewalks smell like pee sometimes, even when you see no visible evidence of it.
5. Walking up hills is hard, but then you go downhill.

The story of light as told by stained glass windows - Grace Cathedral - San Francisco