Today (Yesterday really if we are getting technical) was our first day living together in San Fran - I'll try to get Kurt to give us all an update on his first (almost) week.
First day for me at Salesforce San Fran, which is our headquarters. I felt a big like it was my first day at school. I just happened to walk in with someone that works in the same area as I do. She was pretty nice, she showed me a desk and introduced me to two of her co-workers. Everyone seemed very nice but it was SO quiet. The Chicago office is loud and filled with energy. To say it is the antithesis is an understatement. I could hear a pin drop! And it was pretty empty, not sure if people were on the road or perhaps just don't work Fridays (something I can totally get on board with btw). I worked Central time zone hours but also PST time as well, which was exhausting especially since my computer was on CST so I kept thinking it was 2 hours later than it really was! Pretty uneventful day at work, the office is really cool. Here are the highlights: More snacks and drink options than mine (I didn't think that was possible), there is a napping room (yes you read that right, must figure this out), there is a vending machine that has electronic accessories such as power cords, headsets, etc, (need to explore this further), the views are incredible, we are on the 35th floor and over look the bay.
I went to Kurt's office when I was done - it is an awesome space! So cool, set up to look a bit like a kitchen. I met a couple of his co-workers and a couple of people that report to him. All were really nice and welcoming. Seems like he is a good fit and popular already!
We then walked home, a few more observations: People in SF are sort of rude walkers, they bump into you a lot and don't seem to honor the natural flow of a sidewalk (aka walk on the right), Chinatown is bustling all the time, there are a lot of hills here and I need to get used to my shins and calves hurting all the time. It took us about 20-30 minutes to commute. I would like to try the trolley but just heard it is $6!
We went out in the neighborhood, had a quick drink at the local watering hole then went out for a German dinner, really cute place with surprisingly great food (I don't always love German food- although I did suggest we go there). It was packed and lively, complete with a TON of people drinking out of boots! Pretty funny, there was a couple sitting a two tables over who had his and her boots! She seemed to be fairing pretty well after finishing, he seemed a little worse. Then we went to a sports bar Kurt's co-worker recommended where we sat next to a new friend who is from Boston (in fact very close to Todd and Marissa!). Small world. The bartender is also from Boston, just can't escape! We talked about the Hawks/Bruins series and they welcomed us to watch the game with them, we'll see, we have fancy dinner reservations tonight (Tomorrow if I am keeping the proper time representation). Can we really watch the game with the "enemy"?
Was a fun night.
Today (Tomorrow) we are headed out for a hike across the bay then some lunch on the other side. Probably a little wandering around and seeing what we can find. Tonight we are celebrating six years together, Kurt made reservations at a french restaurant near our house. So we will watch the Hawks game (romance at its finest) then go to dinner. Can't believe it's been six years, where did the time go?! We are lucky to have each other (and all of you).
Well that's it for now! More observations to come!
XO
Kim
Kim
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