Saturday: Went to Nan Hai bookstore in Millbrae to get my Chinese textbooks. Drove to the Richmond, tried to read in a cafe, but were chased out by an goosey dance instructor yammering on her cell phone. Sought refuge in our car. Eli read, I took a nap. Dinner with SF friends at Chapeau!, then watching some heated beer pong games (including Ronni's farewell match) chez Young & Tony's (click here for a video tour, hee hee).Sunday: Woke up way too late, put up pictures, put away clothes and books. Drove Eli's car through the car wash. Dinner at Halu Ramen, then Little Miss Sunshine with Cupertino-side friends.
Going back to SF was weird. Our old apartment complex was just purchased last week for a cool $170 million by Archstone, and it's been renamed from St. Francis Place to Archstone South Market.* A huge Peet's Coffee opened up down the street. There were people everywhere! And cabs! But seriously, something about it was off--it just didn't feel like home, even though we called it home only three weeks ago.
* "'Our strategy is to own apartments in the most desirable neighborhoods in the country, where housing is exceptionally expensive, and St. Francis Place is a perfect fit with that strategy,' said R. Scot Sellers, chairman and chief executive officer." GROSS!
3 comments:
Oh how the tables have turned! Looks like your hobo-infested SF apartment just doesn't match your cushy lifestyle down south does it? :) Mr. Sellers should move in to your old apt. and revel in the high prices and 'desirable' neighborhood.
it was the best of times, it was the worst of times. i'll let you 2 decide which city is which, but i had a great time with you in both over the weekend :)
halu ramen is goooood. btw, that picture is awesome.
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