Category: SanFran Chronicles
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Chill and Easy Short Rib Stew DIY Recipe
The meat section at Trader Joe’s 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?’
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Doing Laundry in San Francisco
Everyone confidently offered their ‘home remedies’ based on personal experiences. Most didn’t work, but they lived happily thinking, ‘Oh, I accidentally tagged the card. Well, no big deal.’
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Finding a Home
I still can’t quite imagine what it feels like to leisurely dine out and watch a movie after retirement. But whenever life gets too chaotic, I remember the email from Bob, the landlord, after I signed the lease. It makes me wonder, ‘Do they still dine at Japan Town and catch movies at the Kabuki?’…
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Internet and Coffee
Even at Starbucks, people here spend five minutes detailing their desired recipes—from bean type to water temperature—ensuring they get their perfect cup.
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Sausalito and the Golden Gate Transit Bus
Even finding the bus stop is a challenge since signs are scarce, and when you do find it, the bus takes its sweet time to arrive.
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Home Sweet Home
I found a place in Pacific Heights. Just a short walk and I could gaze at the ocean. Though I dislike hills, I ended up in one of the highest areas in San Francisco. Life’s full of surprises.
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House Hunting
I don’t usually have a sweet tooth, but I went in and ordered a cupcake with organic iced coffee. For the first time since arriving here, I pulled out a book I carried daily but never opened.