My Dear Oakland, When we first met, I wasn’t sure about you, and even felt a bit intimidated by you. But I promised myself I would keep an open mind. You welcomed me so warmly, and your community shone so brightly, that before I knew it, I had fallen head-over-heels in love with you. Just like any sweet love affair, ours has been an eventful journey with ups and downs, twists and turns, so many wonderful experiences, and a few difficulties and disappointments. I became a bett