San Francisco, Day One

This was written while I was on the plane.

Today I'm on my way to San Francisco.  I should be there in a few hours.  The flight I'm on has been quite enjoyabe; there hasn't been anything too dramatic.  Even though it meant getting up before the sun, (4am to be exact), the trip has really been somewhat fun already.  There's only one woman, Sue, in my row on my side, and she's nice.  She kindly helped me with my bag and we kinda joked together a little before we both just fell asleep.

(I really enjoy writing in this style by the way.  It makes me feel more "professional" or something.)

You know, quite a few travel books suggest places where you can go "people-watching," but people seem to be creeped out when you appear to be doing anything like that.  Odd (and an odd tangent, :P )

Maybe Nora felt this way when she was writing her blog about England (she might still be, idk, I haven't read it in a while unfortunately).  There's a tricky balance between being too formal and being too personal.  And I just skipped from one end of the spectrum to the other!

Anyways, the airport at home wasn't too bad either.  Security went pretty smoothly once a bunch of us made a mad dash to a less crowded station that had opened up.  I even had time to stop for gum and some chow. I wish I remember the name of the place where I got chow from; the men who were working there were REALLY nice and friendly.  But I can describe the location! It was a cafe near gate C24.  I was actually thinking of giving them a tip but stingily didn't because I'm on limited funds right now.  I really wanted to run  back and toss a $20 in, but that wouldn't be wise.

But I guess quality conversation takes two people; money isn't a necessary part of the equation.  Unless they're truly in dire poverty.  I was thinking maybe poor people could hire themselves out as conversation partners?  That would require a certain level of trust however, and there are good people to talk to for free if you have the courage.  That's all for now folks!
PS: I really could use a pencil sharpener.  And I'm taking a taxi alone for the first time today! Yikes! :P