an assortment of SF adventures

A couple weeks ago, Jerry (& co.) came to SF and took us out to dinner on Fisherman's Wharf!

The Crew.
(Rachel, Jerry, Lizzie, Sid, Steve)

We ate at Boudin (where they make delicious sourdough).
And Lizzie tried to eat the giant bread alligator.

bread conveyor

baker

this is the view of the hills from our BART stop (Rockridge)

self-portrait while waiting for the BART

Hello!
This was very exciting. Here's the story:
Lizzie once bought this exceedingly cute bag at this little boutique near our place in St. Paul, but it didn't have a tag so we could never figure out where to get more. Then, we get off the bus at Haight & Ashbury and what do we find? Well, this sign, but also the home of Lizzie's mystery bag! V. exciting.

Cute SF houses

An evening out:

Alena's sister was in town this weekend, and we went out for dinner and drinks in the mission. And I was quite taken with this disco ball/silvers streamer decor at the bar. We're going to re-do our livingroom.

There was also a giant bear skin hanging on the wall (which I think we'll leave out of the livingroom makeover).
And dancing (if you look closely, you might be able to make out the moving figures).

The End.

inspiration point

we went on a nature hike today near inspiration point in the north berkeley hills.
it was inspirational.
(it was even my idea. can you believe it?)

some things that have happened

1. I survived my first CA earthquake. It basically felt like somebody was pushing on our house for a second, and I spent the whole time trying to figure out what was going on.

2. I got strep. It totally sucked majorly. And I missed my first two days of work. But I got to visit the urgent care clinic (so fun), where I almost passed out in the waiting room (but Lizzie came to my rescue). I am feeling much better now, though.

3. I went to work! It was good. Everyone is very nice and they took me to lunch and gave me free office supplies! (What more could you ask for?) I'm still just getting in to the swing of things, so I expect to have more on this later.

J-E-L-L-0!

We made this cat shaped jello! (thanks mom.)

but it wouldn't come out

we tried to shake it

and shake it

and finally ...

we got it! (and put it in the freezer.)

YAY!

mmm

I HAVE A JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who haven't heard, I finally got a real job (with a salary and benefits and everything)! I'll be working as a development assistant at UC Berkeley Law! YAY!

Now I can afford to take you all out when you come to visit me (hint, hint) ...