Things Might Be Going Right For Ole' Joey G

I am so happy that I decided to stick out here. 

To be honest I had some apprehensions about whether I was going to make it and fit in here. I think those thoughts inevitably come with the territory of moving to a new place. But the past week has been filled with progress, new friends, and satisfying immersion into my surroundings.

Employment

I think my efforts in being persistent and consistent with my employment search is paying off. I am finally getting temporary assignments to keep me busy and to help earn some extra cash. The temporary agencies are actually CALLING ME and wanting to put me to work. I think the season of recruitment is beginning and that all the consulting companies I have applied to will hopefully begin contacting me and setting up some interviews.

Housing and Roommates

I LOVE MY ROOMMATES! We all get along really well and are engaged in each others lives. There is Shea who is the sweetest and the most kind hearted lesbian I have ever met. The girl has a heart of gold and is great to talk to. There is Nat who is a very laid back musician who is also great to talk to. He is actually going to teach me to surf sometime. Should be pretty interesting. And there is Lauren. She is kind and funky girl who loves her soul music and dance parties. 

I really enjoy living here because everyone is so laid back and friendly. Its great that I am able to stay here for the month of October (I can't believe that September is almost over). If given the chance to live here for a couple more months, I would take it in a heartbeat. I mean how could I give up this great view...

I know right? Its a great view of downtown SF. This was shot from the balcony of the apartment. I actually have this view from my bedroom (Almost as good as the view of Boston I had in Stuvi). Speaking of the bedroom...

This is where the magic happens. I am really slumming it, let me tell ya. And yes that is an AeroBed and Alex's old TV on the floor. Furniture is a luxury right now.

Friends

Hanna Mark has been AMAZING by introducing and including me in her social circle. I have been able to meet so many friendly and smart recent college grads. 

For example, last night I went to a wine and cheese party at one of Hanna's high school friend's apartment. I was able to mingle and meet a bunch of UVA people, some of which have had similar experiences to what I have had. Some of them made the cross-country road trip to SF. Some of them are still unemployed. And some are in the same position I was in two months ago (brand new to the city with no job, limited friends, and plenty of free time).

I knew that I couldn't possibly be the only the person that did the big move to the West Coast with absolutely no attachments to the city. But I really don't know too many people from BU that have done it. I am so comforted and glad that I was able to meet people that I can really relate to and learn from. 

All in all, I think San Francisco and I have a future together. 

I LOVE IT HERE AND I INTEND TO STICK IT OUT FOR AS LONG AS I POSSIBLY CAN.