The objective: to move to a place where I didn’t know anyone, to thrive in it and eventually come to love it.  The date: summer 2010.  The destination:

THE CITY BY THE BAY.

[San Francisco, CA]

San Francisco is one of my most cherished places on earth.  Admittedly, coming here was delayed and then cut short when two immensely dear individuals unexpectedly passed away, bringing the total time here about six weeks.  Nevertheless, I consider this place one of my homes; for so many of the roots that hold me up to be the woman I am today have been planted in this wonderful city and the things I learned and experienced here.

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The objective?  I’d say–accomplished.