I got up really really early this morning, went for a run and then worked out at my gym. I did the hills this morning so my legs are screaming, "Jared what the fuck are you doing!
I looked around at this beautiful city as I ran. I really took it in this time and thought how lucky I am to be living here. There are so many times I just get so busy and into my life that I forget where I live.
It is so normal to be gay here. It is so normal to be different here. No one even looks twice at you if you are different. Different is the norm here.
This has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. There are landmarks and stunning views at every turn. On my run this morning I passed houses built the the 1800's, I passed gay couples walking along the streets hand in hand, I passed a guy in a kilt, I passed an electric bus, and I passed two guys smoking 420, both sporting mohawks.
Even though I constantly complain about the weather and long for my hometown beaches, I would live no where else in the world right now.
j
Thanks for the pics.....now I'm looking forward to my trip to the Bay Area in early Feb. even more!
Posted by: PDQ | Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 10:31 AM
Thanks for the beautiful pictures. I found your blog a couple of weeks ago and I really enjoy it. I check it everyday!! My partner and I visited SF last September and only got to stay a couple of days. It is indeed one of the most beautiful places. We will be back!!
Posted by: Jaymes | Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 11:41 AM
How about giving some credit to the person (or site) that took those photos?
Posted by: Dave | Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 03:51 PM
I would love to Dave if I could remember where I got these. If you know the photographer(s) please post it here. . .
Posted by: jared | Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 04:55 PM
Hmmm...my pictures of SF are better.
Posted by: Chad | Saturday, January 20, 2007 at 08:29 PM
Wow! You really love the place!
Posted by: Paul | Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 02:36 AM
You so lucky. =)
Posted by: Brent | Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 03:32 AM
jared you've just encouraged to me to set my mind on going to SF sometime soon!
Posted by: jeff t | Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 03:34 AM
Jared, I see over at Steph & Alex's blog that they were just visiting your fair city. Did you fellow bloggers manage to meet up?
Posted by: Phil | Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 10:08 AM
I couldn't agree more...
Posted by: DanNation | Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 12:18 PM
San Francisco is one of the best rainbowlander places to be on EARTH.....
Posted by: Tsearcher | Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 01:40 PM
You really know how to make me miss SF. Can't wait until February (IBR) and June (FogFest)!
Posted by: Jay | Sunday, January 21, 2007 at 08:01 PM
We love SF and those pictures are fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: TJ | Monday, January 22, 2007 at 12:14 PM
I love SF as much as anyone. The one thing that drives me nuts about SF is the way that inhabitants are always on about how wonderful it is. They're not only proud of their city, they're smug about it.
I remember the first time I visited, and conversations went like this:
Native: So is this your first visit to San Francisco?
Me: Yes, it is.
Native: And how do you like it? (in a tone of voice that clearly indicates that any answer other than "it is the jewel of the Western Hemisphere" will be a major faux pas)
Yeah. San Francisco's a cool place. I love it. If I could afford to live there, I'd do so.
Posted by: Tom | Monday, January 22, 2007 at 07:48 PM
like it that you appreciate your daily routines, you know, the small stuffs, and of course your city.
with great photographs too.love your post this time.
have a nice day from tokyo
Posted by: fan | Monday, January 29, 2007 at 07:33 AM
From what iv cn in these photos i agree that SF is a beautiful city. Iv nevr bn b4 but wld luv to visit 1 day. I luv that u luv ur city so much. Im the same with my home city of Glasgow. Its by far not the most beautiful city but i like it. Besides, the Scottish countryside and coastal villages make up 4 the lack of beauty in the city.
Posted by: CJ | Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 05:17 AM