Flowers from Pagra's Yard

These flowers are from Pagras backyard. . .arent they pretty? He really has the most amazing plants back there. Just yesterday I went out and picked some fresh blackberries. Every week the scenery seems to change back there with new plants/flowers blooming, and others going. It is so well planned, Pagra is amazing. Anywho, I think I should have looked for a job as a florist, rather than a coach. . hahah. Don't you think ;p

For Katia

Katie, I know you love this song :)

Joe and I are trying to take full advantage of living in the city. . . It seems like there is always something to go do and see. . .On Sunday we walked across the street to Golden Gate Park to enjoy the sunny weather and a free concert! How cool is that? We brought a blanket, plopped down on a spot of grass, and enjoyed the tunes :)

Donner Lake = Happiness (Pt. 2)

Joe and I had the amazing opportunity to go up to the cabin again! We went up after spending five days in Stockton to finalize my thesis. Thesis is finished! Well almost, waiting to hear back from my advisor, most likely I will have to revise once, but, at least I have all my chapters done. Anywho, so no one in Joe's family was using the cabin so we were able to go up again. It was a great trip. A little chilly for the first couple of days, but so nice. We made fires every night and BBQed our brains out. Nothing beats the cabin charcoal grill. I thought I would finally post some pics of the cabin. . . isn't it quirky and charming?

San Francisco Rooftops

At the Union Street Festival husband and I were commenting on 'how tall the people in the marina' were. As we were saying this we noticed the backside of a pretty tall guy. We looked a little closer and it was Dan Hammer, one of Joe's groomsmen from the wedding! Dan goes to Dental school in San Fran and had just moved into a house with a couple of other dental students a block away from Union Street! He took us over to check it out, to say the least, it was pretty awesome. These photos are from his roof, incredible views of the bay. He invited us over for a BBQ when the Blue Angels come to town. . how fun!

Heck YEs, cool city rooftops!


Can you spot the Golden Gate Bridge?

Salt and Grass Tourney

1. Joe and I SUCK at grass volleyball!!! We went 0-5 on the day in the Marina Open. . . so imbarassing and pathetic!!! The sun, wind, pot holes, etc., all proved too much to handle after being trained to play volleyball in one way for over the past 5+ years!!! Overall it was fun, but, hard to exactly say it was "the best of times" because of all the frustration involved!! Should definately practice playing with elements before next tourney.
2. Pagra, god love him, says the food I cook is "salty". I dont cook with any salt really what so ever!! I usually add more in with my dinner plate!! What to do?? Any help greatly appreciated, dont want to give the poor guy a heart attach thanks to my "salty" cooking. haha.
3. Loving life in San Francisco.

New Address

1216 28th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122

New Home

(that's me in our new digs. . .er bedroom in Pagra's house)

So, it's official, Joe and I are now residents of San Francisco!!! We have been here for three days and are absolutely loving it. . .

Golden Gate Park across the street . . .
Polo Field track in Golden Gate Park, once around = 1 mile =couple times around good workout :). . .
Ocean 20 blocks away. . .
Shopping everywhere, nordstrom, anthropologie, banana republic - can we say heck yes! . . .
Science Center in Golden Gate Park, can't wait to go again, waiting for a 'not-so-busy-day'. . .
Zoo close by, I love animals, especially giraffes. . .
Golden Gate views daily. . .
Park Chalet and Beach Chalet brewery and restaurant within walking, my favorite place to eat, been enjoying the non-ghetto atmosphere when compared to restaurants in stockton
. . .
Great food. . .and
Great family, most of Joe's family in the area.

We are so happy to be here! And the weather has actually been SUNNY! Which is almost unheard of here! Normally you can't even see the sun in the SUNSET district!

We are so looking forward to exploring the city, seems like every time we drive anywhere we discover a cool new neighborhood begging to be explored. Tomorrow we plan to go the Union Street Fair,
and on Sunday we signed up for a double reverse coed volleyball tournament at the Marina. We will be playing grass volleyball with the Bridge in the background, life is good! Wish us luck! Happy weekend to everyone