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Thursday, October 02, 2008

MATES OF STATE

So, for those of you who haven't heard, Mates of State (my hands-down favorite band of all time) are playing in San Francisco on Tuesday. Sadly, the show sold out last weekend before I could get a ticket. And I was soooo sad.

But, guess what? I've been checking back (rather obsessively) in the hopes that more tickets would magically appear and ... they did! And Alena and I both got one! Yaaaayyyyyyyyy! I am beyond excited. Like, seriously.

(if you were wondering)

(or looking for bday present ideas ... not that i'm hinting at anything ... hmmm. mmmm ...)

i'm in need of some bike stuff. helmet (preferably something with maximum protection but minimum dorkiness), bike locks (kryptonite u lock, regular and/or mini), air pump for tires (just something that actually works), bike light, etc. also, a tune up and maybe some new tires/break pads would be really nice.

... just for anyonoe who might be wondering.

more pictures to come soon. i promise.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

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.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

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?)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

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.

Thursday, September 04, 2008

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

Wednesday, September 03, 2008

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) ...

Saturday, August 30, 2008

lake merritt!

Lizzie and I biked over to Lake Merritt this afternoon to take in the sights. I think Lake Merritt is like the Minnesota of Oakland. I love it.

theatre
(i'm told this is a landmark)

lizzie is so excited to see this landmark

our favorite wig shop (mustaches also available)

lizzie. lake.

rachel (self portrait). lake.

geese. lake.

FAIRY LAND! this place looks so magical. but grown ups aren't allowed to go by themselves.

in other news ...

my car got broken into (again). this time they took my cd player. boo hoo.
but, thankfully, they left my autographed hanson cd (which is totally way more valuable) ...