“My name’s Joui.” “What kind of a name is that?” “Well I made it up because I liked the way it sounds, but then I looked it up and it means "having an orgasm” in french. Read More

Seen at Civic Center… Read More

“Where’s the best non-touristy place to go in the city?”“Monarch in SOMA. I DJ there on thursday nights, we just got voted best soundsystem in the world.” http://www.monarchsf.com/… Read More

“I like to make films.”“What are they like?”“They’re Mulholland Drive meets American Psycho…but there’s some love in there too!”… Read More

“Where are you from?”“I’m from China. I came here to experience all the culture of this city. All types of people living together. This is one of the few places that that really happens.”… Read More

Cash Money Baby… Read More

Seen in the Mission… Read More

“What do you do here?” “What do I do or what do I like to do?” “I think ‘what you like to do’ is more interesting.” “What I like to do is what I do. I teach yoga and life skills to under priviledged communities. I also like to listen to reggae music and go to the beach.”… Read More

“What’s your passion?” “People.”… Read More

“What are you passionate about?” “I love bellydancing, the movement, sharing the culture with the people I dance for.”… Read More

“If you had one piece of advice to give what would it be?” “Have as few regrets as you can.”… Read More

“What’s your story?” “I just applied to grad school at CIIS and I’m either going to do psycho-dynamic therapy or acupuncture.” “Very different types of healing.” “Yep, and I’m a little anxious because if I get in then I really have to commit.” “But committing to your passion is a good thing right?” “It sure is.”… Read More

“What’s your story?” “I got picked up by a guy in a van from New Orleans and we drove here.” “And what about the face paint?” “What about it?” “You guys just here to party?” “Pretty much.”… Read More

“I like to go see a lot of underground music. A lotta dub-step.” “That’s pretty heavy energy huh?” “Yes, it is.”… Read More

I met this man, Ricky Teague, outside the Powell st bart station. He sold me some poems on a piece of paper. Here’s one called Fallen Angel I am a falling angel who fell fromthe reflection of my forefathersand now am here in a world of sin.I looked into a puddle of water andwhat do I seeworldly things… Read More

“Where do you go in the city for inspiration?” “Look around you…right here is the spot.”… Read More

Wishing you a Happy Holiday season from San Francisco 😉… Read More

“What do you do in the city?” “I’m a musician. I play in a couple different bands.” “Cool, where do you go for inspiration?” “I don’t really go anywhere, I’ll just hear a melody in my head and race home to get it down.” “So it comes from inside?” “That’s right.”… Read More

“I love your sweater and you look like a woman with some wisdom, would you mind if I take your picture?” “Go ahead.” “What do you do here in the city?” “I’ve worked in home care for over 30 years.” “How do you like that?” “I like it a lot. You don’t make much money..at all. But at the end of the day… Read More

“You lived in San Francisco long?” “Over 30 years.” “How has it changed?” “So many ways, but one really noticeable thing is that the property values keep going up and people end up not being able to live here.”… Read More

“I like your tattoos, you mind if I take your picture?” “Not at all, I’m flattered. This is my favorite one. It’s unfinished because I was addicted to meth at the time and couldn’t sit still. I keep it this way to remind me of that time.” “What was it like being addicted to meth?” “At first… Read More

“What do you do in the city?” “I’m in school for theater.” “So why the west coast instead of New York?” “I’m originally from Baltimore but I’ve been here so long that this is my home. There’s something special here, everyone can’t flow with it.” “What do you think it is you have to have… Read More

“What’s your thing in the city?” “I manage this store and go to school for psychology.” “Do you want to be a psychologist?” “Yeah, and eventually teach.” “How do you feel about listening to other people’ problems all the time?” “I like it because then I don’t have to think about my own.”… Read More

“What’s your favorite place to people watch in the city?” “The mission, specifically Dolores park. It’s so eclectic there. Hayes Valley is cool too though. You’ve got the theater/opera crowd, and SOMA wanderers too…it’s a lot.”… Read More