I am now in San Francisco, California. It's been two weeks since I got back. It's really cold here! I was mentally preparing myself for the shock, but it didn't matter. I have always said that SF is an air-conditioned city, but I think I may start to refer to it as a meat locker.
The job search has already started. While in Thailand, I was online... checking out Craig's List. I am delightfully surprised as to how plentiful the job market is. I've had a few interviews, but everything's in the early stages.
After securing a job, I will start looking for places to live. I don't have much stuff - I got rid of most everything when I left New Orleans and what I did save was kept with friends in NOLA. I lost my clothes and personal documents, but the CDs, cookbooks and photographs survived.
If anyone's got a lead on a job or a place to live, lemme know!