Yesterday wasn’t exactly what most people would call an exciting day, but there were three events that I’m sure will change my life for good. They all happened in The Castro (which will forever be my favorite neighborhood in the city, despite my not being a gay man).

1.
Jamie showed me, and I then purchased, the teeniest circular knitting needles I’ve ever seen. I will never (EVER) have to break out a set of porcupine-like double pointed needles to knit a sweater again. Do you know how many sweaters projects I’ve abandoned just because I couldn’t bring myself to finish the sleeves? Never again.

2.
While Sam and I were looking for a place to eat lunch, we walked by Anchor Oyster Bar. I mentioned that after reading a very persuasive article on vegans eating oysters, I’d thought about trying them. His face lit up and he marched us into the restaurant.

I’ve never had oysters before, and aside from some occasional chicken broth, a small piece of fish, and exactly two bites of turkey, I haven’t eaten any animals since becoming a vegetarian eleven years ago. So oysters are sort of a big deal.

A big delicious deal. I had two of the little guys — the first one was on the house since I was an oyster virgin — and they were completely unlike what I expected. They weren’t rubbery or fishy, just flavorful and oh-so-delicate. Though I don’t think I could have much more than two in a single sitting.

3.
For lunch, I had a vegetarian chili cheeseburger at Harvey’s. It was less of a revelation than the oysters, but not by much.

Chris and I are about to leave town — the train to our first farm leaves very early on Wednesday, September 17. It’s occurred to me that what I’ve loved most about living in this world-class city isn’t the food, the sites, or any sort of metropolitan vibrance thing. What I’ll really miss is living close to so many awesome people. So in between the frantic packing and last-minute planning that I need to do in my last nine days here, I want to cram in as much good-people fun-time as possible.

Let’s get together! Chris and Gabbi and I talked about having a MarioKart themed going-away party, but there are no real plans yet. So maybe if people let me know what their schedules are (mine’s wiiiiiide open) we could do lunch or something on an individual basis? I’d love to see you. =D

3. Explained to my grandpa what a laptop is.
2. Knit another Jayne Cobb hat on the subway while surrounded by half naked men, who I assume were attending the Folsom Street Fair, the “grand daddy of all leather events”.
1. Saw Dave the Bassist.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I do so love this city.