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A Day of Wandering Wonderment

I spent most of this afternoon just strolling around my new neighborhood, and... uh, well... I gotta say I kind of love it a little.

I found this great little used book store called Dutton's that is literally around the corner. They not only have new and used contemporary books, but they have a special section of old first editions and rare collectible editions and whatnot. It's been running for forty-three years. I love that. In a world where Barnes & Nobles are squashing the little guy it's good to see a holdout doing well.

I had lunch at this little hole-in-the-wall called Sushi Don which is also just around the corner. A cute little japanese couple in their late thirties run it and they were so very friendly I almost didn't want to leave. Oh yeah, and they had that funny japanese novelty soda there too. You know the one with the marble in it. I think it's called ramune (pronounced rah-moo-ney).

I applied at a Starbucks and a grocery store, and inquired at several other places that were not hiring. I hope I hear back from Starbucks. They have flexible hours and offer health insurance to part-timers. Sweet.

Strangely enough I find there is a heavy concentration of russians in this area. Not only did I catch a few accents here and there, but I found two specialty shops within one quarter mile of our apartment that sold ONLY Russian language merchandise and specialty foods. Also the two brothers who run the mail and shipping store (also around the corner) had what sounded like eastern european accents as well. Interesting.

Coo coo kachoo Mrs Robinson

Lastly, just now on my way home I got checked out. As I was walking by this hot older chick
(I'd say mid-forties) she very blatently looked me over as I walked by. And I mean she did the full up-down sweep with the eyes and then grinned at me. I couldn't help but grin myself
(and I'm sure blush) as I continued to stroll on by.

Sorry lady, not today.

Great ego-boost though. For that I thank you.