The Reeducation of Christmas

Things learned (or relearned) during this holiday season of peace and joy.

Have patience when using public transportation. Just to get to Fisherman’s Wharf from my apartment, I had to take the San Jose light rail to the Cal train to the San Francisco MUNI (electric rail) to Cable Car F. (I also use bus routes 19 and 1 to get to and from my cousin’s apartment not to mention taking everything again on the way back. For all the hassle, it’s still cheaper and easier than driving.

Beer? Good. Sausages? Good. Together? Even better! In the Haight-Ashbury area, there is a great place where you can order a sausage and then take it with you into the nearby bars. Thanks to my cousin Lisa for introducing me to this mutual sharing. I think every neighborhood bar needs a sausage joint next door. Great for business.

You can always count on your good friends to drunk dial you out of the blue. (Dougie is doing great in Phoenix, by the way, for those of you who know him.)

Do NOT stand under a roof ledge even if you’re trying to avoid the rain. You WILL get shit on. Literally. Fucking pigeons.

Avoid malls at ALL costs on the weekend before Christmas. I’d support any state or federal legislation that takes the laws of the road and put them to use in malls (four-way stops, stroller lanes, etc.). Just throwing the idea out there.

After going non-stop for 36 hours, splurge and order yourself a pizza for dinner. And to top it off, watch a movie that’s fun and doesn’t require much thought. I say this because “Speed” is on FX.

And lastly, when you start to forget what the holiday is all about… remember you are going home in 9 days.