tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988935280992028565.post4826788525814007820..comments2023-09-28T08:09:27.958-06:00Comments on flying under the gaydar: vacation: days 3-5 - san fran & fremontdrexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08140401181617757573noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2988935280992028565.post-79544353536674234642007-05-10T19:25:00.000-06:002007-05-10T19:25:00.000-06:00yay for avoiding homework by doing a meta-post!San...yay for avoiding homework by doing a meta-post!<BR/><BR/>San Fran was fun, although I wore a jacket all day to keep from compounding my sunburn and ended up being sweltering hot all day, but it was worth it to avoid the burn. <BR/><BR/>Chinatown was very touristy and not super thrilling, but I had been there before so I think I got my tourist desires out at that point. I would comment on the "hulabaloo" situation, but I don't know what else to say other than I felt really bad but didn't know what to do. All the walking around did end up getting to me. My back was completely shot and I had some wicked blisters on my toes despite the fact that I was wearing good shoes. For some reason I was in a bit of a mood on the way back, but Panera helped to dispel that.<BR/><BR/>Sunday was extremely interesting for me. You don't have to tell me twice that Drex is an amazing guy (I kinda like him a little, just a smidge), but the members couldn't stop gushing about him. It was neat to see how much they love him and the impact that he had on them. It was entertaining that they kept asking me if I could sing (which I can, but I don't like to do in public). The Chinese sunday school was cool; it made me want to learn Chinese even more. I went to Relief Society with one of Drex's converts and we talked a bit about what a great guy Drex is. There was a fair amount of false doctrine preached in RS and it was all I could do to keep quite and just let well enough alone. The potluck after church was great. So much good food and so many good people. They all accepted me as part of their "family" and made an effort to make me feel comfortable.<BR/><BR/>Monday wasn't boring so much as I just hadn't had time to recover from winter semester and I was completely wiped out. Shopping for food and pastries in the morning was fun, but I totally passed out on the couch for most of the afternoon. I felt kind of rude, but I couldn't help it, I was so exhausted. Dinner that night was amazing. I love Chinese food and Chinese people (makes sense right?). I'm excited to see these people again and to build great relationships with them.<BR/><BR/>Traveling home was long, boring, and completely exhausting.<BR/><BR/>THE ENDsaladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07932167494756697488noreply@blogger.com