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In the morning during breakfast at hostel, went into an annoying conversation with a Harvard student who knows an annoying former classmate in program.

In the afternoon bumped into 2 classmates in a random cafe that isn’t even close to the conference location.

At around 6pm, started seeing a lot of economists walking on the street close to my abode.

Went to pick up registration material at about 6pm. Seeing a lot of economists but don’t know who they are.

A Thai kid found out from me what conference it is, then started asking question about where to get a master in economics.

Spotted the wife of Prof. Mick Jagger.

Spotted Prof Snoozy Santa.

Went to the Reception in Grand Ball Room; rather crowded. Amazingly, while I expect that I should know at least 10 people, I could not spot a single familiar face despite walking around three times.

Talked to a PHD student from U of Drexel, U of Delaware, a Professor in Trade and Development from Russia who knows one of my classmate, a job market candidate from Berkeley, and bumped into 3 classmates.

Had dinner with econ phd friend from another university, who went around the restaurant asking if they are economist — viola, they are.

San Francisco downtown is rampant with economist at this moment.