So here I am! A California native. Okay, not really. But I did pass my CA driver's test and register to vote so I am definitely a resident. Things I have learned about California so far.
1. Customer service here is non-existent.
You would think there would be a lot of friendly, efficient people here in CA to ensure at least mediocre service. Alas, it simply is not true. It took 4 weeks to get cable and internet in the apartment, the men who delivered our sofa decided it would not fit through our doorway so they just left it on the street (Brian and I hauled it up the balcony), The U-pack driver decided he didn't want to drive the trailer into the apartment complex and so he just left it on the street in a 2 hour parking zone.... I could continue but I think you get the idea.
2. California is EXPENSIVE!!!!!!!
A 12 pack of eggs costs 2.00. Ordering Pizza? Expect to pay about 40 for a medium and two salads. With the higher sales tax, even Wendy's is more expensive here.
3. Public Transportation is the way to go.
First, I just relax and read Newsweek while someone else deals with the stresses of steering the train. Second, a month pass costs about 100.00, which is still cheaper than a car payment, insurance, and gas! A LOT CHEAPER! Third, there is NOWHERE to park in the city anyway, and if you do find a spot it is going to cost you about 30.00 a day. No joke.
4. Being "metro" takes on a whole new meaning in San Francisco.
'nuff said.
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i enjoyed seeing the pics of the apartment. i hestitate to suggest this but perhaps in the lower income neighborhoods near you guys the grocery prices might be cheaper. san francisco has been largely taken over by millonaires.
east palo alto i believe is a lower income area. i don't know if you two should venture there though. brian should ask people at stanford where to shop cheaply.
Your apartment it Gorgeous!!! Very hip. I'm glad to hear you're doing well, it sounds great out there... it started snowing here on thursday.
Guess we've all been spoiled by "World Class Customer Service"
Hey! I just got your email to check out your blog. I love the apartment! Where did you get those desks for the laptops? I think they are so awesome looking. So, do you think you'll end up fitting in as a Californian or will you always be one of those "midwest" girls. (although Ohio is NOT midwest!)
The desks came from the very swanky and posh JCPenney. I don't think anyone really fits in here.
I agreee shopping in SF is crazy, but Belmont is far enough away that we do okay at the grocery store. Only a few prices really shock us.
Thanks for all the kudos on the apartment. We need wall art though.
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