Wow… where do I even start… Culture shock!!!!! I have only been in California for three weeks and I am still processing it. My body is still getting used to the weather and elevation change but I can breathe and sleep better already. Getting used to corporate life is still a work in progress. As you can imagine, it is nothing like retail! I wish I can tell you more but I can’t. Lets just say Apple Culture is amazing and the adjustment is going very smooth! Apple Park is by far the most mind blowing facility you will ever see or go to. I took this picture at night with no flash! Night mode on the iPhone 11 Pro Max is honestly the most impressive feature with iPhone camera. In terms of pictures, this is all I am able to take. At this time, employees can only take photos of building exteriors at Apple Park, and must ensure confidential information or projects are not unintentionally revealed. Otherwise, employee photography is not permitted at Apple Park. Crazy right!

If you want to know more about what is going on, you can read the quoted section. If you already know, feel free to skip it.

Now I know a lot of you are wondering how everything is going with COVID-19 aka coronavirus. Just like other states in the country, it started with local gathering spots have been restricted. The region is the first to direct people to stay home as much as possible and avoid even small social interactions. On Friday, Santa Clara County had banned all gatherings of 35 people or more. Now, everyone is supposed to stay inside their homes and away from others as much as possible for the next three weeks in a desperate move to curb the rapid spread of coronavirus across the region. The directive was set to begin at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday and involves San Francisco, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Marin, Contra Costa and Alameda counties — a combined population of more than 6.7 million. It is to stay in place until at least April 7. The three other Bay Area counties — Sonoma, Solano and Napa — did not issue similar mandates. The orders — which are all similarly worded — fall just short of a full lockdown, which would forbid people from leaving their homes without explicit permission. Violation of the orders is considered a misdemeanor punishable by a fine or jail time.

To say the least, I was not worried until this order went into effect. Businesses that do not provide “essential” services must send workers home. Among those remaining open are grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants for delivery only and hardware stores. The directive allows for people to go outside — and in fact, health officers encouraged people to run, hike and walk their dogs, as long as they do it alone or with close family, and keep 6 feet away from others. Trails and parks are open, but people cannot gather in groups. Recreation centers and clubhouses are closed. People may travel for shopping for necessary supplies, accessing health care and providing aid to family and friends who need assistance, and for non-residents, returning to their homes outside the region. Grocery stores and pharmacies will remain open, and restaurants may stay open to provide takeout food only.

I want to thank everyone that reached out to make sure I was doing ok since I am on my own out here. My posts will obviously be limited for the next few weeks because of current events so I will give you all two pictures with this post. This is the homie Turbo! I’ve never seen a snail in person before. These little guys come out after it rains and swarm the sidewalks! Be sure to watch your step! Be sure to keep your eyes open for more pictures and a recap video!