The SFCity Girl Thing.

Hopping on MUNI and working downtown constitutes your status as an SFCity (career) girl.  It's a label befitting many of my peers, and it's a snug one, too.  I mean, c'mon--who wouldn't want to work in downtown SF?  There's a feeling of importance as I rub shoulders and blend in with this 'elite' crowd.  You can pick out in a heartbeat those who are gainfully employed in this rigermarole.  We are uppity.  We walk with confidence and purpose--yes, this is our turf.  More often than not the white earbuds of the popular iPod dangle from our necks.  We can negotiate the tough city streets in heels.  We jaywalk as if we own this place.  And when we walk, we walk fast. 

I love this life.  And I'm gonna miss it.  I'm going to miss racing up the stairs breathless from the underground MUNI station.  I'm going to miss the unique amalgam of odors that greets me every fifty feet.  I'm going to miss the architectural classicism paired against the simply modern.  I'm going to miss indulging my food palate.  And I'll miss strolling the streets to shop or simply people watch. 

But what I'll miss most is this sense of 'I belong here.'  Not too long from now I'll be ripped away from everything I deem 'normal.'

My last day is tomorrow.  I don't know why, but I don't feel quite sad yet.  In fact, I don't usually cry during goodbyes.  Ever.  I mean, I expect this feeling of 'whoa, it's all over,' but sadness?  I dunno. 

Maybe I'm in denial.

What's a girl to do when she's in denial?  Why, EAT of course.  So, to ease my denial, here's my list of FAVORITE places to eat in my 'hood'--

* Chipotle (Burrito Bol)
* SF Soup Company (Southwestern Corn Chowder)
* Mondo Cafe (Corned Beef Panini, Pork Tenderloin with Yams Sandwich)
* Tea Garden (Beef Noodle, Rice Noodle Soup)
* Lee's Deli (Salad with Mango Dressing, Sushi)
* Boudin's (Tuscan Sandwich and Clam Chowder)
* Tart to Tart (Hot Almond Milk)
* Banana House/Bangkok Best (Panang Curry)
* New Asia Cafe (Two Item Combo Eggplant and Tofu with White Rice)
* Buckhorn Grill (Tri-Tip Sandwich with Roadhouse Fries)
* Specialty's (Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies)
* Cafe Ambrosia (Frozen Yogurt with Fresh Strawberries)
* Kamakura (Chicken Teriyaki)
* Int'l Food Court (Vietnamese Pho with Spring Rolls)
* McDonald's (French Fries)
* Osha (Thai Fettucini Noodles with Duck)