Category: SanFran Chronicles
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A Stroll Through Presidio
Having spent all of yesterday cleaning and doing laundry, I figured I deserve a break on this chill Sunday. After a quick breakfast, I lazily packed my bag and stepped out. With no real destination in mind, I often end up at the Starbucks on Fillmore, just around the corner. My imagination is so wild…
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‘Rock Vault’ in Las Vegas
On the way back, I wanted to listen to McAuley Schenker Groupโs โAnytimeโ on Apple Music, but it wasnโt available. Apple needs to step up! (It’s available now.) Reflecting on the show, I briefly thought about a guitar-burning act during a Jimi Hendrix song, but setting the hotel on fire would be problematic. ๐ฅ
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San Francisco Express Half-Day Adventure
Catch a glimpse of San Franciscoโs famous coffee cake at Super Mira, then head to Japantown for a quick 5-minute browse each at Daiso and Kinokuniya Bookstore. After a leisurely walk down Fillmore Street, hop in an Uber to snap some pics at the twisty Lombard Street.
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San Francisco Crisis
In my memories, San Francisco wasn’t an incredibly glamorous city, but Market Street, connected to Fisherman’s Wharf, was always bustling with people, and Union Square and the piers were forever packed with tourists.
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My Brother Went to the Ballpark Alone the Next Day
Soon, I heard the familiar organ music from baseball games, and the crowd erupted in cheers. It wasn’t pre-recorded; it was a live performance. Even as someone who doesn’t know much about baseball, the electrifying atmosphere made my heart race. But once the game started, my lack of interest in sports made me bored. To…
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San Francisco Scenery
San Francisco is dotted with parks, both big and small. Some are massive, like Golden Gate Park, which is even larger than New York’s Central Park! Regardless of size, these parks are filled with dogs. ๐ถ
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Chill and Easy Short Rib Stew DIY Recipe
The meat section at Trader Joeโs was overwhelming. Seriously, it was a meat overload! But among all that meat, there was just one with bones. It lay there, sad and lonely, like a forlorn guitar in the bottom corner.
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The Battle with Flat-Pack Furniture: From Tiny Annoyances to Major Complaints
Since I should be ready to leave it all behind and return to Seoul without regret, there was no need to buy something fancy. Occasionally, you find furniture being given away online, but using someone else’s stuff feels a bit off. Imagine sitting on a chair once used by a convict and suddenly channeling the…
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Lost in San Francisco: Nostalgia, Coffee, and Identity
Never rented a car in my life. Not even in Seoul, let alone here! My friend, jetlagged and sleepy, crashes out, leaving me to figure it out. I scoured the web, confused by the countless rental options.
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Cash Back
When shopping in the U.S. with a Debit card, there’s a question the card machine always asks after you enter your PIN. ‘Do you want cash back?’