41 Signs You're a Jaded San Franciscan [Re-post]

Andrew Dalton of SFist wrote a great post on identifying Jaded San Franciscans, and I have to say, after 25 years of living here (but really 8 years actually exploring and enjoying the adult activities of San Francisco) I identify with quite a few of these signs.

Here are a couple of my favorites:

2. When traveling, you get confused when there's nowhere to put your recycling and compost.

I'm not a litterbug. I don't litter--you just don't do that. But with that said, I do get confused when I travel even a little bit out of the Bay Area and I can't find a place to compost or recycle. I often end up clutching my empty bottles and food containers for miles hoping I'll pass a compost bin or trash can with a recycling bin on top. Nope. Nothing. Outside of the Bay Area? There are only trash cans. I should probably just bring my own compost/garbage pail.

7. You say you're over Dolores Park… when you're on your way to Dolores Park.

I can't stop laughing at this--because it's the flippin' truth. To be honest, I'm a Sunset/Ocean Beach/GG Park lady...but I cannot deny the lovely sunshine in the Mission district. I'd probably be at Golden Gate park a lot more often if it wasn't so chilly! I'm not too fond of large crowds, but I have to say, if you're a people watcher like me, Dolores Park is the place to be. Just remember to be considerate and pick up your trash before you leave--this is everyone's park.  Oh yes, and I thought I should share this little gem was circulating on my Facebook feed for a while:

I cannot tell you how many times I've tried to find friends who confidently assert that they are "at Dolores Park right by the tennis courts!"

15. You throw a tantrum every time you try to find food after 10 p.m.

This. Is. My. Life. It seems like most restaurants close after 10pm, even on weekends. That doesn't mean all hope is lost! I have some spots that I frequent regularly after 11pm, such as Spices! (on 6th ave and Clement), King of Thai (it seems there are like 30 of them in the city, but the one in North Beach is my favorite--and they have a killer happy hour). There are a ton of taquerias  in the Mission District, and after 10pm it's really fun to people watch. Watching drunk people trying  to behave in public is one of my favorite past times.

26. You have four terrariums.

YES.  THIS. THIS right here. I have like 30 terrariums. One of them is at my favorite bakery too! Does that make me a true San Franciscan?!

38. North Beach sounds like a pain in the ass to get to.

BECAUSE IT IS A PAIN IN THE ASS TO GET THERE. 'Nuff said. 


...and those are my favorites from this list. Which ones do you identify with the most?