Comments on: I left my attitude in San Francisco http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/ a blog for advice, forum, help and guidance for the stepmom, stepkids and stepfamily Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:48:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Value wIT http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1737 Value wIT Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:46:22 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1737 I love that you love Texas now! I love that you love Texas now!

]]> By: Steph http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1716 Steph Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:42:25 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1716 It's been great to catch up on how the Holiday season went for you and your family! Everytime I went to visit New York I had to get my H&M fix! We finally just got a few H&M stores here in LA...it's been wonderful! What you wrote about finally getting "...why I never felt at home when I’d spent my entire adult life here" I can understand this completely. I was born and raised here in LA but have never felt like I truly fit - I didn't realize this until recently. I lived in Austin for two years while I was in grad school - Austin fit. Texas felt like home. Everyone was friendly. Everyone seemed to genuinely care. It's been 3 years since I moved back to LA. I still miss Texas. I miss Austin. I miss my adorable little apartment on Robbins Place. I miss going on my runs along the river. I miss showing my family around when they came to visit. I miss the sound of those damn birds that would drive me crazy chirping at all hours of the day - we don't have birds with that distinct chirp out here in LA. I truly hope you continue to have a wonderful experience in Austin. It’s been great to catch up on how the Holiday season went for you and your family! Everytime I went to visit New York I had to get my H&M fix! We finally just got a few H&M stores here in LA…it’s been wonderful! What you wrote about finally getting “…why I never felt at home when I’d spent my entire adult life here” I can understand this completely. I was born and raised here in LA but have never felt like I truly fit - I didn’t realize this until recently. I lived in Austin for two years while I was in grad school - Austin fit. Texas felt like home. Everyone was friendly. Everyone seemed to genuinely care. It’s been 3 years since I moved back to LA. I still miss Texas. I miss Austin. I miss my adorable little apartment on Robbins Place. I miss going on my runs along the river. I miss showing my family around when they came to visit. I miss the sound of those damn birds that would drive me crazy chirping at all hours of the day - we don’t have birds with that distinct chirp out here in LA. I truly hope you continue to have a wonderful experience in Austin.

]]> By: IzzyRose http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1474 IzzyRose Mon, 17 Dec 2007 04:38:58 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1474 Responding to the comment above... I do think there is a lot to be said about how climate influences attitude. The colder the colder...that kind of thing. As for silver lining, of course there is some. Here's what has made all the snotty attitude worthwhile: 1. Peets coffee. It is my absolute fave (because it makes me sweat within 5 minutes of the first sip) and I have had it every morning. Delicious. 2. Walking. I have walked everywhere which I love to do in a city, especially during the holidays when window shopping is extra stimulating. 3. H & M. For those of us who want to look somewhat hip without going broke, this store is the perfect solution. I don't care if it's euro-trash. I love it. 4. Twenty bucks will get you a manicure, plus a 15 minute hand and arm massage including tip. I've had one every six days. 5. Friends and family. I've seen them all and you really can't beat that. They make up for all the ugly people who can't bother a smile or a hello. But, I forgive them. Tis the season, ya'll. Responding to the comment above… I do think there is a lot to be said about how climate influences attitude. The colder the colder…that kind of thing.

As for silver lining, of course there is some. Here’s what has made all the snotty attitude worthwhile:

1. Peets coffee. It is my absolute fave (because it makes me sweat within 5 minutes of the first sip) and I have had it every morning. Delicious.
2. Walking. I have walked everywhere which I love to do in a city, especially during the holidays when window shopping is extra stimulating.
3. H & M. For those of us who want to look somewhat hip without going broke, this store is the perfect solution. I don’t care if it’s euro-trash. I love it.
4. Twenty bucks will get you a manicure, plus a 15 minute hand and arm massage including tip. I’ve had one every six days.
5. Friends and family. I’ve seen them all and you really can’t beat that. They make up for all the ugly people who can’t bother a smile or a hello.

But, I forgive them. Tis the season, ya’ll.

]]> By: Mamato2 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1464 Mamato2 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 19:44:45 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1464 You just can't beat Texas (especially Austin) for the caliber of people you will meet there. I've been pining for it for years now. Someone once explained to me that different climates make for different prevailing attitudes in the population. Where it is cold, the people are often more isolated and therefore less friendly. As you know by now, there is no such thing as cold in Texas - unless you're in the air conditioning. Good luck with the rest of your visit. Is there a silver lining somewhere? You just can’t beat Texas (especially Austin) for the caliber of people you will meet there. I’ve been pining for it for years now.

Someone once explained to me that different climates make for different prevailing attitudes in the population. Where it is cold, the people are often more isolated and therefore less friendly. As you know by now, there is no such thing as cold in Texas - unless you’re in the air conditioning.

Good luck with the rest of your visit. Is there a silver lining somewhere?

]]> By: Piper http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1460 Piper Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:26:36 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1460 I am an Bay Area native, and I can't agree more. I heart NYC. New Yorkers are lovely. They all look different. They get the "service" part of service jobs. Sure, there are some New Yorkers that are gruff, and impatient, but their honesty about it earns them a pass. Bottom line is, New Yorkers know they live in one of the greatest cities on the planet, warts and all, and have no need to try to shove it in your face. It's sort of like peace through strength. San Francisco on the other hand is the step-child (no blog-pun intended) with a chip on its shoulder. It's not the biggest, it's not the movie capital, its not the windy city, and might be best associated with Mark Twain's "coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco" quote. The average San Franciscan response (a gross generalization, I admit) is being ultra hip, extra cool, showing their seriousness by donning the all-black uniform and lifting their noses high. It is why I too love to visit "the City" but would never live there. Keep on keepin' on, Izzy. I am an Bay Area native, and I can’t agree more. I heart NYC. New Yorkers are lovely. They all look different. They get the “service” part of service jobs. Sure, there are some New Yorkers that are gruff, and impatient, but their honesty about it earns them a pass. Bottom line is, New Yorkers know they live in one of the greatest cities on the planet, warts and all, and have no need to try to shove it in your face. It’s sort of like peace through strength.

San Francisco on the other hand is the step-child (no blog-pun intended) with a chip on its shoulder. It’s not the biggest, it’s not the movie capital, its not the windy city, and might be best associated with Mark Twain’s “coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco” quote.

The average San Franciscan response (a gross generalization, I admit) is being ultra hip, extra cool, showing their seriousness by donning the all-black uniform and lifting their noses high.

It is why I too love to visit “the City” but would never live there.

Keep on keepin’ on, Izzy.

]]> By: Izzy http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1455 Izzy Thu, 13 Dec 2007 05:06:21 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1455 You know, NYC suffered (and may still) a reputation for being one of the "rudest" cities and I'm just wondering why SF has gone so long without someone coming forward and putting her in the number one position. I was in NY this summer and found it quite pleasant. I wasn't run off the sidewalk once (although I may have been pinched in the subway line). I hate to say it (since I'm a native and all), but Little Miss City by the Bay needs an attitude readjustment. Perhaps she'll get one for Christmas. Thanks for all your comments. IR You know, NYC suffered (and may still) a reputation for being one of the “rudest” cities and I’m just wondering why SF has gone so long without someone coming forward and putting her in the number one position. I was in NY this summer and found it quite pleasant. I wasn’t run off the sidewalk once (although I may have been pinched in the subway line).

I hate to say it (since I’m a native and all), but Little Miss City by the Bay needs an attitude readjustment. Perhaps she’ll get one for Christmas.

Thanks for all your comments.

IR

]]> By: Kate http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1453 Kate Wed, 12 Dec 2007 17:17:22 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1453 Ha! I moved to NYC from SF a little over a year ago because I felt the same way about that city!! I never felt at home there at all. It's so overrated too. Though the restaurants are still my favorite I must admit! Ha! I moved to NYC from SF a little over a year ago because I felt the same way about that city!! I never felt at home there at all. It’s so overrated too. Though the restaurants are still my favorite I must admit!

]]> By: SaraJane http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1452 SaraJane Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:56:29 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1452 ok, I just put my questions 1 & 2... go over to: http://addur2cents.blogspot.com/ Thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you! ok, I just put my questions 1 & 2… go over to:

http://addur2cents.blogspot.com/

Thanks! Looking forward to hearing from you!

]]> By: lucky13 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1451 lucky13 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:49:28 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1451 this is the best, you rock! not only a great writer and kick-ass steppie, but a kick-ass chick. good for you, i too can't abide rudeness. it's not a show of class, it's a show of no class. do your damage Izzy Rose! this is the best, you rock! not only a great writer and kick-ass steppie, but a kick-ass chick. good for you, i too can’t abide rudeness. it’s not a show of class, it’s a show of no class. do your damage Izzy Rose!

]]> By: IzzyRose http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1450 IzzyRose Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:28:03 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1450 Thanks SaraJane. Nice to meet you. I am happy to answer 100 questions anytime, perhaps over sweet tea somewhere warmer. Looking forward to getting to know you. IR Thanks SaraJane. Nice to meet you. I am happy to answer 100 questions anytime, perhaps over sweet tea somewhere warmer.

Looking forward to getting to know you.

IR

]]> By: SaraJane http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1449 SaraJane Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:14:54 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1449 Time to break my silence and say hello because you could use a little kindness... I found your website last week. And I'm so digging it! You are a great writer. I have about 100 questions for you and your network of S-moms so I'm considering putting up a website just dedicated to asking questions and getting thoughts from the S-mom community. So just thanks for putting your life out there. I really appreciate it. And about San Fransico, f-em. Get back to Texas. Stick with us in the mid-west. We will welcome you with open arms, share our sidewalk, stay all afternoon in the pedicure shop... BTW - I'm writing you from Sweden where I'm working for two weeks. Its very dark here. Drop me an email if you have a few minutes! Looking forward to getting your two cents! Time to break my silence and say hello because you could use a little kindness…

I found your website last week. And I’m so digging it! You are a great writer.

I have about 100 questions for you and your network of S-moms so I’m considering putting up a website just dedicated to asking questions and getting thoughts from the S-mom community.

So just thanks for putting your life out there. I really appreciate it.

And about San Fransico, f-em. Get back to Texas. Stick with us in the mid-west. We will welcome you with open arms, share our sidewalk, stay all afternoon in the pedicure shop…

BTW - I’m writing you from Sweden where I’m working for two weeks. Its very dark here.

Drop me an email if you have a few minutes! Looking forward to getting your two cents!

]]> By: Sandra Bee http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1446 Sandra Bee Sun, 09 Dec 2007 18:14:24 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1446 <p>Izzy, I'd say start spitting on them. Heck they spit on the sidewalk already in Chinatown. In the short time (couple of years) I spent in San Francisco no one... NO ONE opened a door for me, hardly anyone was kind or friendly on the street. And if you dare start a conversation with someone of the opposite sex they give you this look like you're trying to get in their pants-get over yourself. And what is the deal with all the black? Everyone wears black. Don't get me started.<br /> Your rants seems well warranted.</p> Izzy, I’d say start spitting on them. Heck they spit on the sidewalk already in Chinatown. In the short time (couple of years) I spent in San Francisco no one… NO ONE opened a door for me, hardly anyone was kind or friendly on the street. And if you dare start a conversation with someone of the opposite sex they give you this look like you’re trying to get in their pants-get over yourself. And what is the deal with all the black? Everyone wears black. Don’t get me started.
Your rants seems well warranted.

]]> By: Izzy http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1444 Izzy Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:38:04 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1444 I'm still here for another week or so...so I'm going to attempt kindness and patience at every turn. Or start spitting on people. I’m still here for another week or so…so I’m going to attempt kindness and patience at every turn. Or start spitting on people.

]]> By: Trixie_B http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1443 Trixie_B Sun, 09 Dec 2007 06:02:13 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1443 You need to get back to your boys. Pronto. Click your pedicured but smudged-nailed feet 3 times and say I wanna go home..... You need to get back to your boys. Pronto. Click your pedicured but smudged-nailed feet 3 times and say I wanna go home…..

]]> By: LaLaLa http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1442 LaLaLa Sun, 09 Dec 2007 05:40:08 +0000 http://stepmothersmilk.com/2007/12/08/san-francisco-chestnut-street/#comment-1442 Texas misses you too. In the meanwhile, I say kill 'em with kindness. Texas misses you too.
In the meanwhile, I say kill ‘em with kindness.

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