Blog: San Francisco

I'm moving to San Francisco

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Pablo in San Francisco

I am sharing that I am moving to San Francisco this week! I've accepted a new job out there and I'm so stoked! It still hasn't hit me that I'm moving to a different part of California.

My career path will be to continue working in IT but leaving education. Education will always have a special place in my heart. I'm excited about the new path for my career and acquiring some new skills! Being a nerd is fun!

San Francisco and the Bay Area are such places of beauty. I've dreamt of living in a city like this one since I was a kid. I've traveled and stayed in places throughout the world for extended periods but there's nothing like being in a place you'll be at for a long time.

Why San Francisco other than your new job, Pablo? Yes, thank you for asking! I'd love to answer your question!

Let me tell you that I'm curious and I like to wander off to other places. Wandering off to different parts of California is no exception. While living in Sacramento, I would hop on the train on holiday breaks and weekends to San Francisco. Who doesn't like taking a train? I have friends that I visit quite regularly. I know my way around the city. They would show me around but also I would go off on my adventure. Do you see a pattern here? I'm excited to see my friends who live down the street or across town. I won't need to travel two hours or more to get there.

I'll be close to outdoor adventures, go to my favorite hackerspace and more!

San Francisco is a place where I want to continue to flourish as an individual. I'm just getting started! It will grow my career, my lifestyle choices, my health, increased network opportunities, my love for technology, and my love for public transit. I've learned so much about myself being in the city. Now that I get to live there, I will continue to learn more! Don't forget about walking everywhere as well!

I'm excited to be working on some startup ideas in my downtime.

I can't wait for my friends, and family to visit me! San Francisco is easy to fly into! For my Nebraska people, Interstate 80 will take you to me! You can't miss it unless you drive into the bay. Isn't there a scene like this in The Office?

I still find it hard to believe that this guy from Hastings, Nebraska has made it to San Francisco! I'm going to be living in a major city! The initial idea of moving to California seemed out of this world! Moving to San Francisco takes the cake! I don't regret venturing out of Nebraska. I'm more happy than I've ever been. This is your sign to explore other parts as well. You won't regret it!

I'm sad I'm leaving Sacramento. It received me with open arms and I am extremely grateful for the people I have me. Every single one of you has had an impact on me.

To my friend on the other side of the country, I'll be waving while you drink some tea!

SF vs Sacramento

It's time to unpack boxes and enjoy the cooler weather(see picture above). Hooray!!


This Week Feb 19 - Feb 25, 2024

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Events I attended:

IndieWeb

  • Finalizing IndieWeb Camp Sacramento. I still need a co-organizer. Please go to the planning page to mark which dates work best for those interested in attending. If you have other dates to suggest, please place those in that section.

Travel

  • I spent part of the week in San Francisco. I went to dog sit for my friend.

Places visited in San Francisco

  • I took pictures at Ocean Beach, Lands End and on various public places.
  • Golden Gate Park
  • Went to the skatepark
  • Went thrift shopping

Item Purchased

  • I bought some drums, a small notebook and speaker wire at Community Thrift Store . Thrifting is fun in San Francisco.

Learning

  • I got a Google Workspace certificate that is part of a Google Admin/Workspace specialization.
  • I listened to book writers and illustrators that were invited to speak at work.

Socializing

  • I went to Noisebridge in San Francisco. Noisebridge is a creative technology community for excellent, do-ocratic, consensus-based collaboration. Hackerspace in simple terms but so much more than that. I networked with a lot of people there and possibly working on a new project involving lighting and shows.

Exercise

  • Got my steps in walking everywhere in San Francisco. Next time I need to bring my running shoes.
  • I went on a hike near Lands End Lookout.

Good News

  • I found out I'm going to Berlin in May. I'm going to a climate conference. I started looking at tickets.

Meals/Food

  • I enjoyed a hamburger from the Amtrak Train.
  • I enjoyed a nice cup of hot matcha tea and miso soup at Ryoko's Japanese Restaurant & Bar.
  • I went to Cozy Cafe three times and I ate a Sausage, Egg and Cheese with an everything seasoned bagel.
  • I enjoyed some Lousiana Styled fried chicken at Aramex Restaurant in the Mission.

Artist Dates

  • Hanged out with someone new. :D

Tech Stuff

  • I added a page where I share what music I'm listening to. I used a mariadb (mysql) database and I built a small web application so I can update it on the fly. I use IndieAuth and Vouch Proxy to help put a wall around it.

Music I listened To