Sitting On the Dock of the Bay...
I'm writing this with a slurpee next to me. I've forgotten how much I loved these drinks. Anyway, it is crazy to be back in the hood. I have come to terms with the following:
As of right now, I can't see myself moving back to the Bay Area willingly.
Phew. I wrote it. It feels strange writing that, almost like a traitor. But, the reality is that this place is no longer me. Most of my friends that live out here are in the private sector or education. I, on the other hand, am not and will never be. I get the feeling that too many people out here are way into superficial things, like where you bought your house, the car you drive, and newest gadget you have. Now, I know each place has its thing. NYC has "oh my god, have you been to this new place or this hidden gem?" and DC has "oh my god, i know this politician's son and we are going to the World Bank's holiday party." So, I get it. But, for some reason, hidden superficiality makes me comfortable.
And, honestly, I don't dig having a car. Scratch that. I don't dig NEEDING a car to get around everywhere. It's annoying.
But, I love this place because it is home. It has given shelter, love, community, and delicious veggies to the people I love the mostest. And it holds a lot of memories than I can possibly remember. To the Bay, I love you, but I got to go back to the East.
As of right now, I can't see myself moving back to the Bay Area willingly.
Phew. I wrote it. It feels strange writing that, almost like a traitor. But, the reality is that this place is no longer me. Most of my friends that live out here are in the private sector or education. I, on the other hand, am not and will never be. I get the feeling that too many people out here are way into superficial things, like where you bought your house, the car you drive, and newest gadget you have. Now, I know each place has its thing. NYC has "oh my god, have you been to this new place or this hidden gem?" and DC has "oh my god, i know this politician's son and we are going to the World Bank's holiday party." So, I get it. But, for some reason, hidden superficiality makes me comfortable.
And, honestly, I don't dig having a car. Scratch that. I don't dig NEEDING a car to get around everywhere. It's annoying.
But, I love this place because it is home. It has given shelter, love, community, and delicious veggies to the people I love the mostest. And it holds a lot of memories than I can possibly remember. To the Bay, I love you, but I got to go back to the East.
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Chai,
the bay misses you, but! guess what! i'm going to be in DC over 4th of july weekend, and perhaps we can manage to meet up and catch up? am going to be doing lots of hanging out with my Baji of the orange pumas, so if you guys haven't gotten together again yet, this'll be even more incentive =) will drop you an email and hopefully we can make this happen!
the bay misses you, but! guess what! i'm going to be in DC over 4th of july weekend, and perhaps we can manage to meet up and catch up? am going to be doing lots of hanging out with my Baji of the orange pumas, so if you guys haven't gotten together again yet, this'll be even more incentive =) will drop you an email and hopefully we can make this happen!
I have heard this a lot from people...they move out to California for the sunny life and come back totally disillusioned. East and West Coasters are VERY different people. I'm also an Easterner...:)
