San Diego - Chapter 2: Via Fiesta

The transition from Fremont to San Diego was very short noticed and everything was rushed. I did not have time to plan things over properly the way I wished, but I think I did the best that I could...

I swished to my computer whenever I had free time to check Craigslist (California's prime classifieds website) for places to rent and stay. It was all about location! location! location!

I shortlisted a few potential places and made appointments with them so that I could swiftly cover all my appointments in one day when I reach Carmel Valley, the northern most district in San Diego city.

It came down to these three choices that I had to make:
1) Option 1 ($700/month) - VERY close to work, fun roommate, but apartment wasn't exactly ready, and roommate is still a student, therefore potential mess and noise in the house.

2) Option 2 ($625/month) - Cheapest of the lot, near freeway, big spacious room with bed ready, but have to share ALL utilities, and the place was super Asian style (modern, distasteful, Asian style to be exact~!) so I couldn't really live in such an environment... it would just stress me up! But hey, beggars can't be choosers and I'm still young~

3) Option 3 ($680/month) - Most beautiful townhouse I've ever seen for a very long time~! But it was also the furthest away, not to mention there's really nothing to do in the surrounding area.

Which one do you think I chose? Of course if you know me well, I go for the looks!
Well, maybe that's not true, but it is a nice place, and after living in crappy conditions in Fremont, I though maybe its time I settled to a comfortable nest. I still have to split power and gas, but everything, especially internet is covered. I can also use all the cool stuff in the kitchen, and improve my culinary skills~!

That's the townhouse that I'm staying in.
Picture courtesy of Microsoft Virtual Earth


Alisa, the landlord, is very kind but always tell me how to handle her things... People may not like it, but it is totally fine with me because I never knew how to handle certain things properly to delay maintenance service.

Apart from that, I spent a whole lot just to get the essential furniture. Not to mention I was totally shocked to find out that a mattress costs alot! Fixed my computer table and numbed my fingers because the screws just don't fit! Bloody Walmart cheapos!


Other than that, the only luxury that I'm splurging on from now is my club membership. I joined a fitness club called Pacific Athletic Club, and was really amazed at the luxury of the club.

That's the place where I will shed 30 pounds minimum! If that doesn't happen, there's no more hope for me but to go for liposuction!
Photo courtesy of Microsoft Virtual Earth

Not to mention the joining and monthly fees which I don't even dare reveal~ But I hope with my boring routine of just going from home to work to home again, I hope I can finally run out of excusses to not exercise and keep fit!

I think I'm all set in my room. I just need to find friends here in San Diego to hang out with... This is the first time in my life that I'm at a place or situation that I know absolutely no one!

Oh well... Final chapter, WORK~! ugh...

P.S. If you would like to snail mail me a package, letter, present (*hint! hint!*), etcetera, you may mail it to me at the following address:

Sean Wong
14662 Via Fiesta
Unit 1
San Diego, CA 92127
U.S of A
(NOTE: This address is no more applicable as I have moved. Look for the latest posts with my new address)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!