I wrote the following as my status on Facebook on Tuesday, August 31st, at 4:01pm. (http://www.facebook.com/zulaica?v=wall&story_fbid=155561181121793) David Zulaica has spent the vast majority of today recovering data. Here’s to hoping this doesn’t end up with having to buy a new external drive…. Disk Utility ended up failing to create an image, citing an ambiguous “resource busy” error. …
Monthly Archives: August 2010
Home
When I first moved to USF in the fall of ’96, I held fast to the notion that San Francisco wasn’t home. While I did live there, I didn’t feel that qualified the city to be considered home. I would correct people, much in the same way I correct people who call me “Dave”. I’m not a “Dave”, I’m a “David”. I …
Acclimation
Before making my way into #104 on Monday, the 16th, I spent the majority of Homeless Week™ at Casa de los Assaultreys. My cats spent that time at my parents’ place. I have two cats. Their names are Sgt Pepper and Billy Shears. While there was a decided improvement in their demeanor from the day I left them until …
Gambles
As of today — technically yesterday — I officially have a new apartment. The lease has been signed, the deposit paid, and the keys are in my possession. I’ll be making the move to #104, Pueblo Pleasar, on Monday. I’m surprisingly looking forward to moving into Hollywood. I had originally hoped to stay in the Downtown area, notably Little Tokyo, but …
Syrup
The walk through Downtown Los Angeles from Syrup Desserts to Unit #312 felt a bit like a death march. It’s not that I’ve ever taken one, mind you. Still, I imagine the feeling of uncertainty — the feeling of an impending end — could draw some parallels. Beginning tomorrow, for all intents and purposes, I will be homeless. I have the support of …