More Culture Shock in San Francisco

It’s been another long stretch without a post. This is most likely due to the fact that not much interesting happens when one is doing a job search from day to day. I’ve been going to interviews, writing e-mails, and going to more interviews. It’s difficult trying to find the right fit. I usually wouldn’t…… Continue reading More Culture Shock in San Francisco

Arrival in San Francisco – 7.12.2006

I’ve now arrived in San Francisco, California! My head is spinning though from the adjustment and I just hope I can survive here. For the most part, everyone is very friendly and intelligent but there is a lot of ghetto trash. When they make comments it’s extremely hard for me to not throw them into…… Continue reading Arrival in San Francisco – 7.12.2006

More Culture Shock

My culture shock has mostly abated and I’ve become accustomed to this different country called California. However, there are a couple of remnants left from the shock. First, my girlfriend and I were coming home about 12:30am after visiting a friend’s house and saw a police helicopter with its spotlight on about a mile ahead…… Continue reading More Culture Shock

More Culture Shock in San Francisco

The culture shock continues here in San Francisco!!! As every study abroad or expat knows, when returning to the home country, some things really stand out as strange or bizarre since even though it is your home country, it might seem a little foreign. Well, San Francisco IS foreign!!! There are entire neighorhoods here where…… Continue reading More Culture Shock in San Francisco

At Narita Airport – Move to San Francisco

Well, the day has come to move back to America and the culture shock has already begun. I’m writing this in the departure lobby of Narita Airport but will post later because they charge 500 yen to use the Internet hotspot! The culture shock actually begins here at Narita since Narita has the shakedown mastered.…… Continue reading At Narita Airport – Move to San Francisco