Othersideofmyhead.com: Escape from SOMA

I made the startling revelation Monday night that I haven’t stepped outside of this area, not once, in the past two and a half weeks that I’ve been here:

(Refer to the area within the little pink mile markers)

Whoa, two and a half weeks... already? I’ve been trying to take a break and get out at least once a day for either a walk or to meet a friend for lunch, but I’m afraid that I’ve gone stir-crazy! Thankfully, yesterday, a new friend/job hunting mentor invited me to lunch down in Palo Alto. While Palo Alto is a good one hour commute from here (via public transport), I didn’t care. Get me on that train!

What a breath of fresh air! And more importantly, I got the kick in the pants that I needed. Chill. Enjoy the ride.

Funny thing, as I was passing through San Bruno via Caltrain, I realized that it was the first time that I've ever been away from Dutch for more than just a few hours. I missed him and (after I returned) I could tell that he missed me a bit too. Then he proceeded to chew on my skirt and gnaw at my argyle clad ankles.

Once settled, I spent a quite evening soaking in the outdoor hot tub, with the lights of the city twinkling in the background. Enjoying the ride.

Comments

SOMEONE seems to be leading the good life. :)

Good for you, K.

Posted by: shelley | October 11, 2007 9:13 AM

Thanks S! That was the plan!

Posted by: kir | October 11, 2007 10:31 AM

I knew a couple of people in New York City who never went north of 14th Street. It can still be a great time I hope!

Posted by: Noelle | October 11, 2007 1:07 PM

Funny, you made me realize I have not left a triangle shaped area starting from Park Ave to the Pittsford Wegmans to BHTLR in about the same time frame. Yet I have been back and forth from work, out to dinner, lunch and several parties.

Posted by: Me | October 11, 2007 2:04 PM

Um..did you say outdoor hot tub? You are one lucky woman!

Posted by: Melissa Shea | October 11, 2007 3:31 PM

N: oh yeah, still lots to do!

M: BHTLR? Hmmmmm... is it safe to say I know where you work?

MS: Ha, lucky for now. I doubt I will be able to finagle an outdoor pool/hot tub once I get my own place :) In the meantime, I'm soaking it up!

Posted by: kir | October 12, 2007 7:11 AM

Yup. It is safe to say! (However we don't know each other.)

Posted by: Me | October 15, 2007 7:31 AM

M: sweet! well, i'm sure I at least know of you, no? regardless, thank you for reading :)

Posted by: kir | October 15, 2007 11:15 AM

Actually, I have no idea if you do or not. Thanks for writing!