“What’s your dream for your life?” “My dream? To be happy, to understand life I guess. To have as many great experiences as I can while I’m here and pass on some of those experiences to future generations.”… Read More

“I came here from Johannesburg to go to school. I love the city. I feel like there are a lot of opportunities to pursue my art.” “What kind of art do you make?” “I paint, draw, make prints, t-shirts, I do photographs as well. I play the cello. I make films.” “You do a lot. Is there anything specific you’re… Read More

“What’s your high and low been since you’ve been here?” “Meeting my husband was my high. And low…there aren’t many. I haven’t been depressed in a long time.” “That’s a great answer. What’s the secret to your happiness?” “You make yourself happy with a positive outlook.”… Read More

“I’ve lived in the city 15 years.” “What brought you here in the first place?” “The freedom of the city. You can be openly gay and not have any problems. I came from upstate New York and when I came out of the closet people I had known for 20 years wouldn’t talk to me. I came out to San Francisco… Read More

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“Have you figured anything that triggers it?” “Stress definitely. I had a really stressful month, a friend passed away, and I got a concussion and I feel like it triggered me. I get panic attacks.” “How can people be better friends and more understanding of what you’ve got going on?” “I mean…just for people to understand when you’re that stressed… Read More

“What’s the craziest thing you’ve overcome?” “Being bi-polar.” “When were you diagnosed?” “About 2 years ago, yeah…it’s been quite a roller coaster dealing with all the medication and going to the doctor all the time, being hospitalized and 51-50’d, and now I’m not on medication. I don’t really like medication. It’s been a lot. Losing jobs over it, losing friends.”… Read More

“Kids think with their brains cracked wide open; becoming an adult, I’ve decided, is only a slow sewing shut.” – Jodi Picoult… Read More

“What’s your favorite part of being a dad?” “Being selfless, learning patience…and allowing my kid to be a kid.”… Read More

“The world is so digital these days, what is it about magazines that you love?” “My partner and I have collected magazines since we were kids, but our business has really gone down because of the internet. But, ya know, we’re getting older and we still enjoy it so we keep doing it. I’m nearing 70, my partner is over 70 and… Read More

“My partner and I have a shop called ‘The Magazine’, we sell old magazines. We’ve been in the neighborhood 41 years with our business.” “What do you feel like the biggest issues facing this neighborhood are?” “I’d say the 2 biggest issues are the homeless and housing. Housing for the homeless and affordable housing in general. I know people that want… Read More

“What do you want to change in your life for 2015?” “I actually came here to improve my English. I came from Thailand. So try speak more English, and travel more. I think I need to meet more people, some people good, some people bad. For me, if they like to enjoy, nothin too much…” “Easy going?” “Easy going, yes. Read More

“What makes you happy?” “I love to travel and love to take picture around the city. At good place, like Golden Gate Bridge. And music.” “What about traveling do you love?” “I love natural. When you see the sky…and it sunny…I love that!”… Read More

“I drew a sketch of a bus, because I draw, 2 years ago when I was working in the mayors office, that had washing machines in it. Damned if I didn’t see he made the bus that’s called a Bubble Bus that goes around washing people. He didn’t give me a dime. He stole my idea and kept on going.” “Who saw… Read More

“The world is fucked up. It’s always been that way.” “What’s fucked up about it?” “Everyone that’s in it. The world is fucked up, and it’s making us fucked up. Everything is about money in this world. You ain’t got money this world ain’t gon run no type of way. Us that ain’t got nothin, we still ain’t got nothin. Everybody… Read More

“What’s your secret to being so healthy and happy?” “Everyday I happy because I believe in God, I believe we are spiritual. I lost my baby son last year in April, I no cry. God is good, world is good, no have any problems, people make the problems. Everybody in my family happy.” “Y’all have good genes huh?” “Yes, and… Read More

“I’ve lived here 20 years. The neighborhood is much better. Has a lot of parties, young peoples, I love the young people because I have 4 boys. My oldest one is 54. One Saturday before Christmas everybody dress like Santa Claus, party here, music, lotta young people dancing. I enjoy by my window. Because I’m a Brazilian and I like music, parties, happy. Read More

“What’s the craziest thing that happened to you this weekend?” “I can’t even remember! I think I blacked out. The craziest thing I’ve done in general is partying for 40 hours straight without sleeping. New Years Eve and New Years day, then breakfast of champions, then survivors dinner.” “That sounds fun.” “Oh! And I’m cutting Sam Smith’s boyfriends hair! He… Read More

“I love your style!” “Thanks.” “What do you like to do in the city?” “I’m a hair stylist.” “What do you love about styling hair?” “It’s designing hair to fit that person. It’s about personality, style, lifestyle. It’s personal, no one could ever cut someone’s hair the same. It’s your own.”… Read More

“What’s your purpose?” “To be a loving human. And to empower people in whatever they’re doing. To help people love themselves and get excited about the life they’re leading.”… Read More

“I love cooking meals for my friends!” “What do you like to cook?” “Italian food, but I’m all about making little dank cheese on cracker with jam niblets for everyone to nibble on. I love making tea for people too, like right when someone gets to your place. What’s better than that?” “Mmm.” “And cutting up some fresh fruit… Read More

“Do you feel like you have any spiritual gifts?” “I think I do. I’ve learned through the years that meditation and yoga is so important for my balance in the world. That helps me to connect and be more mindful in my decision making process. I find myself intuitive and sometimes not even being aware of my intuition. I’ve had several other… Read More

“Not a lot of people remember their birth, but I know that I do. It was definitely my opening. I remember being in a state of absolute ecstasy and bliss. It was the most beautiful feeling I’ve ever had in my life. I often reflect on that peace, absolute peace. I had no cares. Not a care in the world. I was very… Read More

This woman was having trouble trying to parallel park so I stopped and helped her fit in her spot. When she got out I asked if I could take her picture and she started laughing and shook her head no and started walking away. After a few steps she turned around, started laughing again, and said, “Okay!” As soon as I took it… Read More