Carnivale in SF

Written by Dijon May 25, 2014

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This is how we party in San Francisco…Carnivale style

Written by Dijon May 25, 2014

This is how we party in San Francisco…Carnivale style… Read More

“We adopted Esther a little over a month ago from Bad Rap, it’s a pitbull…

Written by Dijon May 25, 2014

“We adopted Esther a little over a month ago from Bad Rap, it’s a pitbull rescue program in Oakland. Some guy kept her locked up in a room, and then when he couldn’t take care of her he was going to leave her on the street. Then she was at the SF City Shelter and she didn’t pass the evaluation because she growled… Read More

“I’m from Jersey and I’m really happy to be here.”

Written by Dijon May 25, 2014

“I’m from Jersey and I’m really happy to be here.”… Read More

You can find me at the Stud for Meow Mix. I live like this everyday.“

Written by Dijon May 25, 2014

You can find me at the Stud for Meow Mix. I live like this everyday.“… Read More

“Hi there! Mind if I take your picture?” “Now? Okay, if you want me in…

Written by Dijon May 24, 2014

“Hi there! Mind if I take your picture?” “Now? Okay, if you want me in my au-natural way.” “You look beautiful. What do you like to do in your free time?” “My favorite past time is walking. I like to look in different neighborhoods, find the wooded neighborhoods and explore them.”… Read More

“What are you passionate about?” “I’m immersing myself in my creativity because I’m trying to…

Written by Dijon May 24, 2014

“What are you passionate about?” “I’m immersing myself in my creativity because I’m trying to get my inner lion to come out. I’ve been in seclusion for awhile because I’ve been dealing with mental illness and I’m building myself back up from that.” “What are you struggling with?” “I’m bi-polar and schizophrenic.” “Is the art helping you to center yourself?” “It is, but… Read More

“What do you love most about living in San Francisco?” “That’s it’s not anywhere else.”

Written by Dijon May 24, 2014

“What do you love most about living in San Francisco?” “That’s it’s not anywhere else.”… Read More

“I love your hair! Can I take your picture?” Right - “Can I take it…

Written by Dijon May 23, 2014

“I love your hair! Can I take your picture?” Right – “Can I take it with my friend?” “Sure, how do you guys know each other?” Right – “We go to school together, she’s my friend!” “What’s your favorite thing about her?” Right – “She’s funny!” “What’s your favorite thing about her?” Left – “Her personality!”… Read More

“What are you passionate about?”“Experiencing life everyday as much as possible.”

Written by Dijon May 23, 2014

“What are you passionate about?”“Experiencing life everyday as much as possible.”… Read More

“How are you making the world a better place?” “I’ve been working on a non-profit…

Written by Dijon May 23, 2014

“How are you making the world a better place?” “I’ve been working on a non-profit for the last 4 years called Movement Exchange. It uses dance as a vehicle for social change by providing dance education to undeserved communities and promoting civic engagement within the dance communities. We currently have a program in the U.S., Panama, and we’re crowd funding to start a… Read More

“What brought you to San Francisco?” “I moved here from Beirut about 8 years ago.…

Written by Dijon May 22, 2014

“What brought you to San Francisco?” “I moved here from Beirut about 8 years ago. I came to visit family and fell in love with it so I didn’t go back.” “What do you love about it?” “Everything. The vibe, the weather, transportation, people are very friendly, there’s a lot of weird events going on.” “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve gotten into?” “I… Read More

“You’ve got an interesting look, where are you from?” “Thanks, I’m originally from Switzerland.” “Right…

Written by Dijon May 22, 2014

“You’ve got an interesting look, where are you from?” “Thanks, I’m originally from Switzerland.” “Right on, I’m Garry.” “Anico.” “Is that a Swiss name?” “It’s actually Japanese, my parents are very international people. You know that documentary ‘Chasing Ice’?” “Yeah.” “My dad was one of the guys putting measuring devices on glaciers.” “Oh shit, that’s intense. What about you? What are you into?”… Read More

“If you could eat anything right now what would it be?” “Anything?!?” “Yeah!” “A slice…

Written by Dijon May 22, 2014

“If you could eat anything right now what would it be?” “Anything?!?” “Yeah!” “A slice of…carrot. Aaaaand a turkey sandwich to share with my mom!”… Read More

“I get dressed for myself because you have to make yourself happy.  If the way…

Written by Dijon May 21, 2014

“I get dressed for myself because you have to make yourself happy.  If the way you dress is a true extension of yourself, then if people don’t like what you’re wearing, then they don’t like you. If they don’t like what you’re wearing, fuck em. This is who I am.”… Read More

“How long you been in the city?” “I’ve been here since 1960. Moved out here…

Written by Dijon May 21, 2014

“How long you been in the city?” “I’ve been here since 1960. Moved out here with my mom from Mississippi. Actually, I was born here. This is a wonderful city. All you’ve gotta do is live somewhere else, you’ll come flying back. This city has a certain vibe to like nowhere else in the world. The people are not mean, they’re not really… Read More

I saw this woman interviewing a homeless guy so when she was done I asked…

Written by Dijon May 21, 2014

I saw this woman interviewing a homeless guy so when she was done I asked her, “What are you interviewing him for?” “I’m starting a digital magazine with some friends called Friendly Strangers. I want to do different interviews with people all over the city.” “I do something just like that. What’s driving you to do this project?” “I want people to be… Read More

“You look happy.”“Oh yeah? I feel good.”“What do you like to do in the city?”“Um…I…

Written by Dijon May 20, 2014

“You look happy.”“Oh yeah? I feel good.”“What do you like to do in the city?”“Um…I don’t know. I feel like I’m being put on the spot.”… Read More

“I like your look.” “Really? I can’t even close my jacket because I’m pregnant.” “How…

Written by Dijon May 20, 2014

“I like your look.” “Really? I can’t even close my jacket because I’m pregnant.” “How far along are you?” “About 5 months.” “How do you feel about the baby coming?” “Ya know, it’ll come when it comes.”… Read More

“I love your style! Mind if I take your picture?” “Thanks…okay.” “What brought you to…

Written by Dijon May 20, 2014

“I love your style! Mind if I take your picture?” “Thanks…okay.” “What brought you to San Francisco?” “My grandmother killed a man. We moved out here after she got out of the psych ward.” “Why did she kill him?” “He touched my mom.” “Has that affected your relationship with men?” “Not me personally, I’m just going through life experiencing things. Certain situations are… Read More

“What are you passionate about?” “I’ve been studying holistic and integrative medicine. I’ve always believed that…

Written by Dijon May 20, 2014

“What are you passionate about?” “I’ve been studying holistic and integrative medicine. I’ve always believed that there’s a lot of wisdom in ancient and alternative healing practices. Thankfully people are much more open these days to the possibility that there is more to health than taking pills when you get sick. There’s so much exciting new research on how nutrition, exercise and relaxation practices… Read More

Goddamn I love California

Written by Dijon May 20, 2014

Goddamn I love California… Read More

“You two are all sparkly!”

Written by Dijon May 18, 2014

“You two are all sparkly!”… Read More

“Are you guys a couple?” Left - “Well…we-” Right - “Yeah! We are!” “How’d you…

Written by Dijon May 18, 2014

“Are you guys a couple?” Left – “Well…we-” Right – “Yeah! We are!” “How’d you guys meet?” Left – “He stalked me on my way to work.” Right – “Yeah, he was walking down Market St., and I was riding my bicycle. And I jumped off my bike and started walking with him and talking with him.” Left – “I told me friend… Read More