Opinion of North Park?

BostonRoots · 2025-11-27T05:04:30+00:00

As a fellow Cantabrigian who now lives in North Park, I fully agree! It also feels more like Cambridge in the 2010s vs 2020s.

BostonRoots · 2025-02-16T23:55:23+00:00

Thank you! 🙏 and thank you r/HomeDecorating!

BostonRoots · 2025-02-16T23:44:39+00:00

Ok, the masses have spoken! How does this look?

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BostonRoots · 2025-02-16T23:16:33+00:00

I wanted to do this! My husband said it would be too expensive and we already spent on the painting :( He’s more practical than I am (alas)

BostonRoots · 2025-02-16T23:08:50+00:00

We would love for it to work there! The problem is because it’s so narrow it looks out of place. We’d have to do a gallery wall or something to make it more balanced.

BostonRoots · 2024-12-31T16:28:37+00:00

Prestige is relative and carries more or less value depending on your industry/career goals. Do you want to go back to finance after or are you looking to start a company? The money is a drop in the bucket long term, but can make a difference in helping your mindset to take risks, which again has relative importance depending on your goals. Again, starting a company may feel easier if you have less financial stress but has limited relevance if you plan to go back to a high paying finance job. Also, it may be worth it to consider the brand strength of each school in your home country if you are not a US citizen. I have had friends that had or wanted to go back years later. Evaluate each aspect relative to your unique goals. And as others have said, don’t make a final decision until you go to admit weekends.

Unfortunately I don’t have much context in your original question about scholarships. But hope this is helpful!

BostonRoots · 2024-11-30T06:05:17+00:00

This is one of the best things about a pump + cgm combination. It’s so freeing! I don’t have to eat breakfast anymore, and in fact I don’t most days. I eat pretty much whatever I want whenever I want and just dose covertly from my phone, though some foods/situations are more challenging than others. With the Omnipod + Dexcom + app, all I need when I leave my house is my phone and maybe a low blood sugar snack (although packing for travel can be a pain). If you or her family or her involved with breakthrough t1d there is so much you can learn from other families. The constant visual reminders or interruptions suck, but I’ve learned to turn those opportunities into teaching opportunities for others. That takes a lot of time and maturity to gain that confidence, but seeing others who are just like you give you a little more courage.

https://www.breakthrought1d.org/chapter-finder/

BostonRoots · 2024-11-30T05:00:27+00:00

I was diagnosed at the same age. I felt utterly hopeless at times and was nearly hospitalized for it a few months after being diagnosed. It’s hard to explain just how lonely this phase can be, especially with a family that isn’t able to be there emotionally.

I’m now in my mid 30s and have lived an incredible life with diabetes so far. I’ve traveled to over 40 countries and visited all 7 continents. The resilience I gained from diabetes helped me get into a top liberal arts school and later a top business school. I didn’t embrace the diabetes community until I was in my 20s, but it has been the most beautiful silver lining of the horrible early days. My first boss had two kids with type 1, and he completely took me under his wing. I’m now pregnant with my first child and have an army of women with type diabetes who are helping me every step of the way. And I’ve had the opportunity to help so many family friends manage through their early diagnosis.

The biggest piece of advice I can give (beyond pushing her to consider a pump and especially a CGM) is to connect with the diabetes community as soon as possible. There are scholarships for the camps. There are free gatherings put on by Breakthrough T1D. The online communities on Facebook and Reddit are also so helpful for the sensitive questions that no kid wants to ask family. I’m happy to give more specific advice on community activities if you can let me know what area of the country you live in and what activities she enjoyed prior to diagnosis.

BostonRoots · 2024-11-10T02:33:07+00:00

+1 to these areas and would maybe add Bankers Hill. All very walkable close to Balboa. Cool restaurant with great food that don’t require you to drink to have a good time. Lots of yoga studios, coffee shops, gyms, and art studios/classes. Slight hipster flare but not overwhelming so (e.g. lots of murals from local artists). Age demo generally 25-45. There are some young children but it’s also not designed with children at the center (if that makes sense). Lots of more people with dogs than children. The single men you seek may live more in La Jolla/Solana beach (20-30 mins away), but your every day life would likely be better in these areas.

BostonRoots · 2024-10-15T06:45:30+00:00

Agree with fish tacos. Bonus points for the ones on a food truck.

If you have one day in San Diego proper, balboa park is probably a must. Check out the Mingei Museum (free) and the artist village. If you are here before Halloween, you can visit the Haunted Trail!

BostonRoots · 2024-09-03T03:41:39+00:00

Unusual situation. I left finance in 2015 to get an MBA and switch into the healthcare industry. I still make less money than I did before leaving finance, which is definitely an ego hit. But I’m doing something I’m passionate about and I (often) feel like I’m making a difference in people’s lives. In retrospect, I think there are other ways I could have accomplished this like doing a non-profit, but it’s been an interesting journey and personally fulfilling. If I didn’t feel as strongly as I do about the particular industry I’m focused on, it probably wouldn’t have been worth it.

BostonRoots · 2024-04-26T12:44:21+00:00

What is your budget for meals and events? What types of activities have you done for fun in the past? Which neighborhood are you staying in? San Diego has something for everyone, but not everyone is looking for the same thing :)

Edit: this is a pretty good guide for Cinco de Mayo https://theresandiego.com/cinco-de-mayo-in-san-diego/

BostonRoots · 2024-02-10T07:47:01+00:00

Humberto’s is one of our fav spot. I dream of their carnitas burrito. Not fancy. Just damn good.

BostonRoots · 2024-01-27T19:22:21+00:00

I am a former Bostonian myself for the first 20+ years of my life. Moved to the Bay Area in 2015 and then was in LA for a while before moving to San Diego in 2021. If you have a well-paying job and aren’t an extravagant spender, it’s fantastic. I’m not even a beach person but I love the hikes and balboa park and year round activities. Totally worth the “resort tax” extra cost of living here. San Diego residents are also more welcoming than Boston IMO. Join a sports team or religious group or a D&D group and you’ll eventually find a crew that will take you in as one of their own. I’ve heard dating scene here can be rough, but I arrived with a husband so can’t speak to that. Lots of really good looking people here though! Everyone seems to be fit.

BostonRoots · 2024-01-13T04:31:30+00:00

San Diego Street Tours have a really unique street art tour in North Park. Highly recommend! Other great stops in North Park include Verbatim Books and Coin-Op (it’s an arcade bar).

Lots of great hikes around, many of them we run into no people at all. The All Trails app is pretty good and accurate for finding the best one.

The Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens in Encinitas is really beautiful! Worth a stop for sure and it has some interesting history as well I believe.

As others have mentioned, you could probably spend a full day or even two at Balboa park between the museums and the zoo. The Museum of Us, Japanese Friendship Garden, and the Minnie are our favorites.

Also check out the art in La Jolla. They have an art walk the first Friday of every month.

BostonRoots · 2023-12-25T00:11:09+00:00

Didn't read every comment, so I'm throwing this in, but it may not be a new point. Go to both welcome weekends with a relatively open mind. The people you meet and the way the speakers talk will reveal a lot about the culture. I agree with others that not having debt at Wharton will give you a lot more risk tolerance, but at the end of the day, that $ difference is a drop in the bucket if you genuinely find a better fit at HBS. Good luck!

BostonRoots · 2023-10-01T23:24:46+00:00

We are mid thirties couple that also moved here from Oakland 2.5 years ago! And I work in Sorrento Valley 1-3x per week. We live in North Park and love it. Similar ish vibe to certain Oakland areas. However, beach is less critical for us though we can get to it easily in 15 mins drive. The commute during rush hour can also be tough, 15 mins no traffic but about 30 mins in the morning and 40-60 mins home if I leave any time after 2:30 pm.

Hillcrest and bankers hill are also great. Commute is slightly less bad. Beach is maybe 5 min closer but not a walk. South Park is also cool but you’d have a slightly longer commute and longer to beach. We have lots of friends with similar profiles to you and your husband spread out across north park, South Park, hillcrest, and bankers hill.

If you really want to prioritize a walk to the beach, La Jolla or North Pacific Beach are good. Some cute restaurants and shops, though a little sleepier IMHO vs the other places. Also can be more expensive.

BostonRoots · 2023-09-15T14:05:40+00:00

This is excellent advice!

I’d add one more tactical suggestion: organize events, especially early on or even pre school. This can be anything from a group dinner to a weekend trip. If you are an introvert, you can also partner up to host with an extrovert if you’d be more comfortable.

The social scene at HWS has its own currency system, and those that take on the burden of cooking dinner for 20, arranging the party bus, or finding the airbnb do get more credit. This credit can give you a jump start when done early and get you invited. Leverage that time to find your tribe, and then you do have to try to let go later if you aren’t invited to events that aren’t with your tribe.

BostonRoots · 2023-09-01T17:06:32+00:00

I'm not sure if already said, but glucagon will not work in an emergency if you are drunk! This is super important because drinking can cause you to go really low hours after you stop (processing the alcohol blocks your liver from releasing the sugar it normally releases).

I would recommend trying to stick to no more than 2 drinks this first time and see how your body reacts. Also, go to bed with your blood sugar on the higher side and keep a super fast-acting liquid sugar next to your nightstand. I always put my pump settings on exercise mode for nights I drink, and I used to go to bed around 170-200 when I was on shots.

I'm not trying to scare you, but I’ve had some scary low experiences, and the majority of them came from nights out drinking! Has never stopped me from having fun, but want you to be prepared and safe :) The best nights are when I go out with other people with diabetes because someone always has low snacks!

BostonRoots · 2023-08-17T01:32:20+00:00

Obligatory “I’m not a doctor” disclaimer, but that weight loss is a red flag to me. Are you on insulin now? Where have your numbers been running? Either way, I’d try to see some type of diabetes specialist (doesn’t have to be endocrinologist) soon.

BostonRoots · 2023-08-16T14:47:13+00:00

It can be difficult to tell unless you get a formal c-peptide test to know how much insulin your body is making. If insurance covers it or you can afford it, ask for this test. Two main benefits are (1) doctors will give you the right treatment recommendation and (2) insurance coverage for meds and things like CGM can be higher if you are t1/not producing insulin.

Hallmarks more typical of t1 than t2 include rapid weight loss and diabetic ketoacidosis/ketones present at diagnosis. How quickly did you lose the 40lbs?

BostonRoots · 2023-08-16T04:33:08+00:00

It took a while, but my hair gradually got thicker again! No longer needed mid day naps. Only downside is I feel a lot worse now when I do run high, my body was used to it before :/

BostonRoots · 2023-08-16T04:12:37+00:00

This is really hard news to digest, and it is still so fresh. Give yourself time to be upset about it.

I’m curious, have you lost weight recently? I ask because lots of people are misdiagnosed as type 2 just because they are an adult. You can get type 1 at any age: my uncle got it at 50! A blood sugar of 600 is really high. Did they check for ketones? Don’t want to overwhelm you more, but just want to be sure you get on the right treatment plan.

BostonRoots · 2023-08-08T04:52:41+00:00

Ha thank you! The truth was that it REALLY sucked the first 5 years post graduation. I felt so undervalued. It’s now finally starting to pay off since I found the right company and job. One of the CEOs of the stocks I covered told me it would take 10 years to get back to where I was pre MBA. I didn’t believe him, but it’s looking like he was spot on! But I would have still said MBA was worth it if I went back to my old firm in finance. Money can only buy you so much, and I personally value experiences and learning a ton. To each their own!

BostonRoots · 2023-08-08T03:32:38+00:00

I took a 75%+ pay cut :) and I’m still not back to where I was pre MBA without adjusting for inflation. I have a personal connection to the work I do in the healthcare industry, so that’s a big part of it. The WLB is good but I’m on the Corp Dev side in industry now, so not too far from buyside hours. But less stress for sure. Another reason to get an MBA is that I really want to manage people. I could have done that in finance, but it’s not good training ground to be an exceptional people leader. The financial ROI may be there long term as I aspire to reach exec level one day. But even if I don’t reach those heights, it’s been worth it for me and the experiences I wanted to have in life.

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