Adventures in Oakland

Mission: Find a place that sells fresh fruit and aquire some
Time: 2:40
Details:
- After doing indepth online search to locate grocers in the area, decide upon Salem Halal Meats and Groceries at 338 Bouquet Street due to it's comparative closeness and likeliness to carry fruit.
- Step out onto the street feeling self-sufficient and grown-up. Got a map, got money on the debit card; life is good.
- Make it to Bouquet Street with ease.
- Meet old high school friend on the way. Following conversation ensues:
"Hey, where are you headed?"
"O, just some deli to buy fresh fruit."
"The one by the beer distributer?"
"... yes."
"You know, the Giant Eagle on Murray accepts Panther Funds and everything."
"O, really?"
"Yep"
- Feel stupid.
- Being prideful, can't bear to be seen turning around. Go around the block and end up at a Rite Aid.
- Not being able to find fresh fruit, purchase cuticle scissors and a kabuki brush at sister's earlier recommendation in order to get cash back for laundry money.
- Return home the long way due to sidwalk being closed in front of Lothrop Street.
Mission Status: Failed :(
Time: 3:30
Thoughts: Although the original goal of the mission was not, in fact, fulfilled, this mission can not be declared completely bust. Walking around Oakland was an eye-opening experience and an important one. It can be said that time was better spent running this errand than it would have been staying in my room. Overall a worthy undertaking. Besides, there is always fruit to be had in the dining halls until an alternate plan can be established.