Plugs...

A super interesting article about plugs. No Kate, not those.

Inglorious Bastard...

One of my bosses, went to go see Inglorious Basterds with Tarantino. They are in cahootes.
NBD

Congratulations Mom and Dad!

You have successfully raised two healthy, happy adults!
Fostered their growth through cuteness, non-cuteness, too much talking, cranky teens and finally adulthood. Good work!

Owl (or maybe cat) cupcakes... were a big hit at work. YUM!

Idiot...

I just told someone to have a good weekend. Completely serious too.

Farley's Dog Parade 2009

Bonnie and Clyde won Most Sporty awards, dressing as a 49er and a cheerleader..

There was a free photo booth where all of the animals in the parade got their picture taken. Sponsored by Farley's and Poterero Hill Merchant's..
Little Bo Peep and her Black Lab Peep...
Runaway Bride...

There were lots of lady bugs..

Walking...

I think walking together is WAY overrated. especially when going daily, like say for example to the bus stop. Paces are different, strides are different and unless we are walking the plank, have our hips glued together or in a walking club, there is no need to walk together ESPECIALLY if we aren't talking. I don't like to talk in the morning.

A note to future walking partners:
I mean no offense by walking 15 strides ahead, or behind you. Shouldn't I be comfortable while walking too? Please don't give me behind or front sass. I don't appreciate it. Good talk, see you at the bus stop!

Bicycles...

I got the run down and "safety session" from Allen, our resident know everything guy, on the intern bike. Starting with last quarter, he has been giving the intern a bike that they are free to use whenever.

I never knew there was so much to biking. Its a single speed but not a fixed gear (so I can peddle backwards) and complete with tail light and front light and U lock.

Mostly, Allen told me how not to get my bike stolen.
A. A thief can pretty much steal anything off of the bike, but its not too expensive to replace.
two. Take the front wheel off and lock it up to the back and frame when you lock the bike to a pole.
III. Make sure the pole has a sign or something on top of it so you can't just take the bike and lock off the pole.
Good Talk.

Riding on the street sounds intimidating, maybe I'll just ride on the sidewalk. I'll let you know when I finally ride it for the first time (I have to buy a helmet first).

SFTIMF...

I went to a music festival this weekend with two days of ridiculous line ups.
San Francisco Treasure Island Music Festival

I decided to buy tickets for just one of the days (sunday) and don't regret it one bit, although I would have liked to have dance all saturday too. The shenanigans began around Noon, I didn't get home until 1am.

I helped this guy set a new world record: The most fake mustaches put on in 30 seconds. I think it was 17.

I forgot why I don't go to a whole lot of large concerts, but was quickly reminded. 1. I hate crowds. and B. I'm short. No matter how close I got, there was someone at least two heads taller than me.

Grizzly Bear (this guy was at least 6'2")...


Beirut (at least 6' 7")...



The Decemberists (I could see them)...


and finally the Flaming Lips (these guys weren't really that tall, but tall enough for me not to see)...

Easily the highlight of 80% of the attending crowd and rightly so. Their performance took over an hour to set up and involved, pyros, a giant custom screen and lots of orange.
oh and then this happened:

Yes that is Wayne in a hamster ball. I'm under him somewhere. I had to leave the front because of the pushing (I was so smooshed that I wasn't even supporting myself) and I couldn't see. And as soon as he came into the crowd everyone fell over. It was like a blackhole. So I moved to the back where I could see and SOO enjoyed the concert thereafter.


A link to picasa album for more

Oh Apple...

You are such a tease! Dropped my computer off during lunch, expecting to get it back late next week and I get a call around 4pm saying its ready. 6 days to 4 hours.

This is where I work.

My own desk, complete with computer, screen, keyboard, mouse and tablet. Oh and an official overhead cabinet thing, for files that I don't have.

No computer for a week...

My CD drive in the laptop decided to make a ruckus. Luckily, Apple Care covers it. They are taking it away for 4-6 days. Hopefully they will lose it or something and then just give me a newer one. Fingers crossed..

Yumm...

Fortune cookie factory in China Town... all of the world's fortunes come from here. Its kinda like Santa



Book LIGHTS!


Ghiradelli Square = total rip off chocolate place (price wise)


"Hello? Operator.. I'm at Ghirardelli Square!"


MUNI treat.. JORTS!

I see Su shi...

Well, I tried sushi tonight. And if anyone knows anything about me. They know I hate seafood. But seeing as I had never actually tried raw fish/sushi, I thought I should at least try it before knockin' it.





It's confirmed. I hate fish. The sushi rolls I liked didn't taste like fish and the ones I hated tasted like fish. I think more than anything though, I didn't like its texture. While my tongue said, this is kinda like squash, my mind said GROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSSSSSSS. (I'd be lying if I said I didn't repress a gag when I ate the something raw and pink in the picture). Its a good thing I had Sapporo to wash it down.

The restaurant, although way overpriced, was pretty sweet with this buffet style sushi boats. Pretty sweet but hard to take a good picture of.




My plate vs. Aaron's plate. He likes sushi.

so mom, dad. no more fish. ever. don't try to hide it or guise it. I don't like it. and I paid good money to confirm that. All in all, a great dinner experience.

The Blue Angels are in town...

and it sounds like war outside the building during work. Watch my back men, I'm going to get some lunch.

The sky is falling but I'll take cover after I'm done with my workout...

I joined a gym this past weekend. It's not the cheapest thing in the world but about the same as the UC gym would cost to co-op students. I went there after work today and got on the cardio equipment, noticing the throng of buckets in the middle of the floor. the roof was leaking (from the ac unit).

about 15-20minutes into my workout (watching the news channels.. super boring) I see a small crack in one of the ceiling tiles and it falls to the ground with a loud crash, right next to the water buckets.

A few giggles, smiles and concerned looks were exchanged on the healthy runners but no one stopped. A few minutes later, another one falls. And no one stops. I got out of there. I came for a workout, not to dodge ceiling tiles. I guess the closed the cardio area as I was leaving but I hope I get some perks from having to go through such a trying ordeal at my prestigious gym. Free massage, water bottle or bender ball would all work.

Now I know why I never took dance classes..

I went to my first beginners Lindy Hop lesson today. Yes it is so much harder than it looks and yes, I am awful. It's only 45 minutes so by the time I understood the basic step, it was over. I'm easily the slowest one in the class and easily the dumbest but I can't say I'm not enjoying myself as much as anyone else. I just feel bad for the everyone who has to put up with me! :/

It is a series of 4 classes, where they add a little bit more everytime (but I haven't quite understood the first steps yet. I see practicing in my future)

It is extremely fun. If you ever get the chance to do it, do it. Pics and video TBA.. maybe.

Timing is everything...

BTW. MUNI ligature is so sweet.

I'm pretty sure I have spent more time this weekend waiting for the bus than I have at the place I am headed to. For some reason, the busses here (maybe everywhere) run in packs. so 3 busses will come within 10minutes of each other, but if you miss the last bus there will be another 50 minute wait. Annoying. especially if you are trying to make it somewhere.

Also, some bus stops have a digital screen that says how much time until the next bus, which is a great idea! Except when it lies. For example, Saturday evening (around 8pm) I waited for bus home and then sign said 5 minutes. After 5 min, it said arriving and then changed to 48 minutes. It never came! I waited until the 48 min passed and it said arriving and then another 21 min.

Eventually, I found a different route (thanks to 311) and got home by 945. Silly bus route.

PS SF is also full of spray paintin on the bus teenage fools.

The wind (and wind chill) is nuts...

but not as nuts as the foools who live in SF!
Electrica loving, tektonik dancing fools.
Open beer having on the bus fools.
Fighting with bus driver fools (which is a felony BTW).
Crazy homeless dance loving fools.
and last but not least corporate fools.