An Afternoon in The Mission

Some cheesesteak discussions lead us to The Mission on this afternoon. I am very picky about Philly cheesesteaks and I usually only eat them when I am in Philly. We went to a real deal place that flies in the correct rolls from Philadelphia.

Cheesesteak with Whiz outside of Phat Philly: http://www.phat-philly.com/home/

Sunny day in San Francisco

Of course, The Mission is full of murals and bright colors. I stopped to notice and enjoy the shadows and later, the artful layering of flyers and paint.

Yes, I need to Let go.

 I was dropped off at the Castro Farmer's Market and on my walk home, accompanied by my fruits and vegetables, I noticed a leaf in a puddle. I can't tell you why I like it, because I am not sure myself.

Some observations:

1. Drinking water is good, it helps prevent pounding headaches.
2. Regular, vigorous cardiovascular exercise is good. It makes you feel better all day long.
3. I photographed a stranger today at the Farmer's Market. We discussed asking 100 strangers if you can take their photograph and then post it online. He hit the nail on the head with this observation, "You probably learn a lot about yourself." Yes, this is why I am doing it. For more on this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathleenyago/6262988404/in/photostream

Laid Off

Today, October 18th, is the two month anniversary of my last day of work. My boss called me today and told me that I was no longer on an Extended Leave of Absence from work, I had been laid off. As I have told others, I'm not too upset about being laid off. Actually, I am glad to cut the final tie to my job. Now I have nothing hanging over my head and the whole world of opportunity is in front of me.

Here are some images from a day in the fog and lunch with a friend in the Inner Sunset.

Foggy Inner Sunset, looking up at UCSF.

Very Purple, along Lincoln.

An empty chair on 7th.

Tea is served at Rose Tea: http://www.roseteasf.com/

Lunch at Rose Tea

A dog as tall as the bicycle.

Some street notes:

1. I added another stranger to my 100 Strangers Project. 
   

   

   Stranger #16/100: Lauren

   To learn more about Lauren: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathleenyago/6262955590/in/photostream
2. An accidental eavesdrop: "Lose weight? How am I supposed to lose weight when you keep giving me bananas?"
3. An unfortunate event:
   First man: "You better show some respect you f---ing white boy!"
   Second man: "Then you should have some respect for not parking in front of my driveway!"