Views For Days

Another amazing weekend in SF down in the books.

My friend and old co-worker was here last week and I was lucky enough to get to spend the weekend with her. She was the first to see my apartment, although not finished, I agreed. We explored some my neighborhood for dinner and drinks and had some real wins. I am pumped for the places we tried.

Saturday Sam and I met her on Filmore and showed her what the SF toast scene was all about. I think it is safe to say she fell in love too. Can anyone resist avocado toast or peanut butter, bacon and banana toast? Who thought of these things?! From there we headed on a little walk to Alamo Square, home of the Painted Ladies (Full House anyone?). The weather was absolutely perfect, as always. After catching some annoying perfect blue skies in the lawn of Alamo Square we made our way to the SF Beer Fest in the Mission. Now that was a good time filled with beer, cider, more beer - oh and beef jerky!!! I guess I can't forget about the music, they were dressed up very Christmas-y.

We weren't feeling like ending our day just yet. I know,, we started at 11am, it was 5:30pm and our next stop was Twin Peaks. Who cared if Megan and I both had stylish booties on? We were going to do a little hike to see amazing sunset views of this damn city ... and so we did. Twin Peaks was just simply breath taking. I will be back - again and again.

We finally wrapped up our night (I don't know how we didn't fall asleep) at Waruku. The best ramen of my life. Then Megan and I went to bed and Sam played Playstation. I had to add that it there. So true.

Sunday brought us back to the only Minnesota Vikings bar in SF. Yep, the one 3 blocks from our apartment. Sam makes friends there like it is nobody's business. Must be a Minnesota thing. :) I did lots of shopping for our apartment, pretty much knocking everything off our list - new kitchen table/chairs, desk, closet organization, bathroom stuff, frames. So excited it is coming together.

It's kind of crazy this week is Thanksgiving. We have been so busy that we haven't really been able to think about it. Another fun week though. My good friend from NYC (Amanda) is in town for two weeks so I am so truly pumped to get to spend lots of time with her. She just became an aunt. Time to celebrate, for lots of occasions. I also get to spend Thanksgiving with an old co-worker and friend who was so sweet to invite Sam and I to do so. Excited as I know we will be spoiled. :)

Speaking of holidays ... Christmas is right around the corner. I haven't even had time to shop/think about it. I was trying to get creative with gifts this year. Any thoughts? Things live giving keys, etc.

Next topic on the mind: The gap. I can't relate to my sister and we are in the same generation. When did this change.