Saturday, April 08, 2006

Me - setting off on my most life changing journey

This picture has deep significance for me. It's me setting off on a journey that lasted for over a year.

I look at this person and say "dude, you were one brave idiot".


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I think the biggest change that the experience wrought, which I think was unexpected - is that I keep a distance from people. It deepened my natural tendencies, I think.

I dont get close to anyone anymore. I dont open myself up. Im more comfortable by myself. In fact, I maintain my distance.

At first, it was a reaction to realizing that when I took that step, I had to depend on no one but myself. Then it was reinforced by how people treated me, most of my real life as well as my online 'friends', when they classified me on a lower social standing.

"Dirty talon."

And it got reinforced some more.

Ironically, during that time, my social and sexual life was never more active. Probably because I was out and about.

But now, I treasure my little space.

No, im not a hermit, nor am I a recluse.

But i do prefer to be alone with myself.

Friday, April 07, 2006

Night lights


Night lights, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Kearny & Columbus
North Beach
Dec 2002

Moms in the morning


Moms in the morning, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Moms in the morning

I put the camera down too soon, as she then started nuzzling and cooing to her daughter. Ah well.

I looked around at the other moms, with their kids, riding with them, getting them to school. Invariably, the kids were dressed, clean and neat and the moms looked hella frazzled.

Respect.

Thursday, April 06, 2006

Bagels & decaf


Bagels & decaf, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

First time


First time, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

For the first time in months the sun came out at sunrise.

It's been exactly like that the last few months here in Northern California

Bored @ work


Bored @ work, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

book browsing on valencia


book browsing on valencia, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Front page news


Front page news, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Ok, now i think I will be getting a new Mac.

Decaf mocha


Decaf mocha, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Beeyootiful.

Taxi


Taxi, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Pennies in the rain


Pennies in the rain, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

That's the way I came upon it.

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

Katsu done


Katsu done, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Peering over the paper


Peering over the paper, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

North Beach mural


North Beach mural, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Birdie in the window


Birdie in the window, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

uphill


uphill, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Food with a view


Food with a view, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Studying for mid-terms


Studying for mid-terms, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Gonna get ready to go back to school.

Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Lamps


Lamps, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Slightly underexposed

Launching surfboard


Launching surfboard, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Muzzled rider


Muzzled rider, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Muzzled rider

I was feeling sorry for the pooch, until we turned onto fillmore where there are a plethora of dogs with owners going to the coffee shop. Then he started growling and barking.

Methinks there were reasons for the muzzle.

anti-grafitti mural


anti-grafitti mural, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

anti-grafitti mural

Practical reason: wanna be taggers are less likely to deface property that has a mural or art already there.
In San Francisco, property owners have to promptly cover grafitti or face a 500 dollar fine every time. So, having a mural is a money saving tactic.
(Fillmore Street)

bespoke


bespoke, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

boarding cable car


boarding cable car, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

rainy in frisco


rainy in frisco, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

30 straight days of rain, and any break in the weather actually serves to heat the earth and create more rain.

Public service announcement


Public service announcement, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

lessee... flashlight, radio, water, canned food, stack of cash?

Nope. Not prepared.

Buffet


Buffet, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Where I go when the hunger strikes. And when the hunger strikes, i invariably want Indian food...

powell street


powell street, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Monday, April 03, 2006

restaurant at night


restaurant at night, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Unfortunately, it closed recently.

Frankly, it was too highbrow for me - I only went once. If it only served simple thai dishes, Idve been there far more often.

Sam Choy's


Sam Choy's, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Waikiki Beach


Waikiki Beach, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Sunday, April 02, 2006

rainy in frisco


rainy in frisco, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Bebe's women


Bebe's women, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Waiting line


Waiting line, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Oranges on Valencia


Oranges on Valencia, originally uploaded by Itinerant.

Jaguar at midnight


Jaguar at midnight, originally uploaded by Itinerant.