Entries from 2020-04-01 to 1 month

Day 43 of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 43 of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. Shelter in Place...it's really hard for homeless people because most of them don't have shelter. Corona virus became a very serious problem among homeless people. Recently, many tents ap…

Day 42 of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 42 of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. Mayor announced that San Francisco shelter in place will continue until the end of May. That means one more month. I expected that...so it was no surprise though. I just wonder what will…

Bambi papa's Birthday ★

It's Day 41st of San Francisco Shelter in Place order and yesterday was Bambi (Chihuahua)'s papa's birthday. Usually, we go out on his birthday but we got to stay home! Some restaurants are still open and do business "take-out" only. We de…

Day 38th of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 38th of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. Walking with Bambi is a big part of the staying home life for both of us and today was very special. It was a really beautiful summer like day! I can feel summer is coming in the air. …

Day 37th of San Francisco Shelter in LIfe

It's Day 37th of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. It's the 37th day! Which means...37 days all day everyday together with Bambi (Chihuahua). Yet, every morning everyday... Bambi comes to snuggle, our happy morning routine. She wags he…

Day 36th of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 36th of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. I watch news in the morning to get some information about COVID-19 and the restrictions and plans from the US government. At the beginning of this pandemic, I used to watch and check t…

Day 35th of San Francisco Shelter in Life and Hand-made mask

It's Day 35th of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. My project today was the most popular all over the world now ... hand-made mask! I don't have any special materials so I am gonna use just to cover my face when I am walking my Bambi (…

Day 34 of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 34th of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. Bambi was limping her back leg so we were home resting from Thursday. I decided to organize a massive amount of photos (not digitals...print out photos!) . I love taking pictures so I …

Bambi's leg and Day 31 of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 31 of San Francisco Shelter in order. Last few days Bambi's back leg is hurting so she was resting all day yesterday. She is still limping this morning so it will be another home rest-up day today. Walking with Bambi is very impor…

Day 30th of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 30th of San Francisco Shelter in place order. I often buy more food than usual to prevent frequent visits to Costco (or other grocery stores). I'd rather enjoy "stress-eating" with yummy foods! Among tons of "comfort food" purchas…

Day 29th of San Francisco Shelter in Life (Looking Back)

It's Day 29th of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. It's almost one month since shelter in life has started. First couple weeks, I was cleaning and organizing my place like no other. Literally, I was doing so from morning to late night.…

Day 28th of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 28th of San Francisco Shelter in Place order. It's been a while since toilet paper were disappeared from Costco. But, finally I reunited with it yesterday. Yes! I was able to get toilet paper at Costco yesterday. I was so happy to…

Day 25th of San Francisco Shelter in Life and Easter Sunday

It's Day 25th of San Francisco shelter in place order. Tomorrow is Easter Sunday. I live in San Francisco almost half of my life but I grew up in Japan and I'm not Christian so I don't have the habit to celebrate Easter holiday traditional…

Chihuahua' s Age

Bambi turned 12 this March. I know for dogs, 12 is a senior age. Is Bambi really a senior pup? Usually, small dog breed live longer than big dog breed. So I checked. Chihuahua 12 years old is 61 years old in human age. The oldest Chihuahua…

Day 23 San Francisco Shelter in Life and our new routine

It's Day 23rd of San Francisco shelter in place order. At our house, we started new routine when we come back from outside to prevent Covid-19 infection. our new routine 1. Take off our shoes (Actually, this is not new routine since we are…

Day 22 of San Francisco Shelter in Life and Bambi's nail trimming day

It's Day 22 of San Francisco Shelter in place order. We went to get Bambi's food today and stopped by groomers. When it comes to Bambi, I love to do everything. Bathing, cleaning her eye and ear boogers etc. She is my baby girl after all. …

After rainy day

Under the shelter in place order or not, spring has come. San Francisco didn't have any rain this winter but we are having lots of rain this spring. Rain helps us so it's great but with everything is going on...rainy day is bit more downer…

Day 19 of San Francisco Shelter in Life and Sweatpants

It's Day19 of San Francisco Shelter in place order. At this point, I go out only for two reasons either Bambi walk or grocery shopping. Even grocery shopping, I try not to go often since we all have to wait in line to get in the grocery st…

Day 18 of San Francisco Shelter in Life

It's Day 18 of San Francisco Shelter in place order. It's now part of our life to wait in line to just get into Costco or any other grocery store. I see changes in the last few days on how many people are using masks or mask substitutions …

San Francisco Shelter in Life Day17 and Social Distancing

It's Day 17 of San Francisco shelter in order. Since Bambi walk is essential we go for a walk everyday. Walking is still relaxing even with mask and gloves. I rarely see people in financial district or downtown but I see more people and do…

Got to bring food to mama

Since Bambi was a little puppy, she always brings her food to me and eats by my side. She does that one kibble at a time and eats one by one. Sometimes, she gets satisfied with bringing them to me and abandon kibbles around me. I feed big …

San Francisco Shelter in Life Day 15 and how can I reach EDD???

It's Day 15 of San Francisco shelter in order. I am working as a petsitter and I have tons of questions regarding corona virus relief due to the job loss. I have been calling EDD office but it doesn't go through. I couldn't even pass the a…

San Francisco sheltered in order Day 15 and bye bye dog park

It's Day 15th of San Francisco sheltered-in order. San Francisco has announced that shelter in place order is extended to 5/3/20 now. Almost another month more from the last announcement. In addition, more strict requirement including no m…