Was cooped up in the house a bit too much and wanted to pivot to an off-site location for a cleaner delineation between work and leisure cause it was getting blurry.
Shopped around a bit, wanted to the right vibe, the main decision maker is my dog, so I defer to him. =)
Was working my way down the list of dog-friendly spots in the South Bay and really like Satellite's offering. It was one of the more expensive ones but I really liked the summer promo. Satellite favors very walkable locations integrated with food and markets. I didn't realize they had a Pruneyard location, I didn't even realize there was a second floor at all in the center structures.
The Sunnyvale spot was okay. A lil too busy and frantic for my tastes. Some of the folks there...should not be there--I'll leave it at that. They were not good coworking space neighbors.
Got to Campbell. Day 1, worked a few hours, realized it was awesome and signed on the spot to grab one of the last available spaces.
What was the clincher? Just quiet, professional neighbors. BEAUTIFUL central skylight of endless natural light--it's so beautiful. Natural light is far superior to fluorescence, your brain will thank you. Also, Trader Joe's downstairs. Bruh, 'nuff said. Maybe I'm getting old (OH NO, I'm an adult...new sponges and Trader Joe's commute times matter..).
Samatha, the manager was really accommodating and took care of us. Wifi, printing, access--all super smooth. The office coffee is excellent, Philz. Someone's keeps disappearing my sparkling sodas but eh, can't win them all.
Men's bathroom is in another section of the building, this could be better -- not the greatest, the door jams too. Easy fix, ridiculous they let it just carry on like that. I feel like I've gone back in time three decades cause that bathroom is stuck there.
There's also a dope podcast room with a green screen with excellent acoustic sound isolation (and that's coming from a sound engineer and producer).
What else? It's just a happy vibe. It feels like stepping back into time in SF Bay Area to happier pre-Covid days. Happy dogs, sunshine, kids running around, outdoor dining, old couples watching the world go by, hot babes coming out of yoga and pilates, ice cream scoops on waffle cones and my poodle hyperventilating like a psycho to say hi to the other dogs.
I almost don't want to write this. This quiet oasis needs to stay quiet!