Today was one of those quintessential San Francisco days that started with a morning walk. The city has a way of pulling you into its rhythm, especially in those early hours when the fog is still deciding whether to stick around or make way for the sun.

After my walk, I found myself at a cafe, laptop open, ready to dive into work. There’s something about the ambient buzz of coffee machines and quiet conversations that makes productivity feel natural.

Come lunchtime, I headed to Salesforce Park, and honestly, calling it just “beautiful” would be selling it short. It’s like someone took New York’s High Line, added a dash of futurism with an airport bus shuttle layer underneath, and then went absolutely wild with botanical diversity. We’re talking plants from all corners of the globe, creating this incredible elevated oasis. The space is a masterclass in urban design - restaurants, cafes, park areas, and plenty of spots to just sit and take it all in.

It’s fascinating how they’ve borrowed ideas from New York - not just the High Line concept, but also drawing inspiration from that bridge in Queens and even implementing a gondola system reminiscent of Roosevelt Island. But they’ve taken these elements and created something that’s more than the sum of its parts. Sure, you could call it a High Line copy with extra plants, but that would be like calling San Francisco just another city with hills.

After soaking in the park vibes, I returned to the cafe, settling back into work mode until around 6. The day wrapped up at home, where I continued working right up until bedtime. A simple day, but sometimes those are the best ones - a mix of productivity and those moments where you can’t help but appreciate where you are.