It's now been ten years since I first moved to San Francisco. It constantly amazes me just how great this city is. Whether I am crossing the bridge while on an early morning bike ride or exploring a new restaurant, I consider myself pretty damn lucky to call this place home.
I listen to many friends who live in suburbia talk about the expense of living in San Francisco and the hassle of parking as excuses for not living here. Yes, it can be expensive. Yes, parking can be difficult when you are a tourist coming into the city for a day trip to visit the local tourist traps.
But, I don't think they really understand. They are unwilling, or are too afraid to get out of their comfort zone, to understand everything the city has to offer. When will it ever be the "perfect" time to move? Never! You live this life once, so you better get moving.
What makes San Francisco so great? I can walk to work, walk outside my door and find six amazing restaurants within a three block radius, meet new and different people, go for a run along some of the most beautiful buildings and ocean in the world.... and, not have to get in my car every time I need anything that is not contained within my living space. It's not suburbia, and that is exactly my point.
Enjoy the mobile pic from my last bike ride. One of the "prices" I pay to live in the city. Someday, I will actually stop just long enough to take a better photo.
What are you waiting for?
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