flying back to san francisco. the approach brings us low over the water. it must be the bay, though i have the familiar feeling that we’re descending into the ocean. just as the plane is getting low enough to be certain that land must be near, i see these strange looking pools in the water….
ever since i spent that summer in berkeley doing my senior thesis, i have wanted to move out to the bay area. well, two years later, here it is: Dear Ms. Wu, Congratulations! We are pleased to inform you that based on the qualifications demonstrated in your application and interview, you have been accepted into…