i passed!

cheese

look who now gets to play with her very own
canon digital rebel xti

i was a little distracted at work on wednesday
when this little machine arrived at my desk

you want one don't ya

milka

a slice of seattle

March 21st

Happy Vernal Equinox Day!

photo by colin stewart @ owlfish.com

4 down, I hope

I took my fourth archi-exam this morning; materials and methods. It seemed to go well. I will get the results in a month or so. Time to schedule my next one, and see if I can get this ball rolling again.

ten year reunion

Meet Johannes.

German; husband to a beautiful woman; father of two adorable girls;
and all into researching smart materials for helicopter blades.

And a good friend.
Laughter is guaranteed.

We first met in 1995 in Pennsylvania.
The last time I saw him was 1997 in Orlando.

It finally worked out that we could meet up again and what do we do?
We go on a treasure hunt.
Hilarious.

Geocaching.
Hang out, see a new city,
get funny looks from people as you tip back newspaper stands
and walk into police stations,
write your names on little pieces of paper stuck in boxes
and stumble upon geocaching headquarters...

...and then go have fondue

Freedom

derived from the Germanic words:

Free: beloved/friend

Doom: a considered judgment, similar to today's deemed

freedom

best part of my day...

It wasn't laying out in the sun, although that was lovely

It wasn't eating a piece of dark chocolate mint, although my mind is still savoring the taste, I think i'll have another.

It was walking toward the Golden Gate Bridge, feeling the temperature drop and seeing the fog crest the trees and slowly but ever so completely envelope the city. It is one of those sights that cause me pause and smile in wonder. Those that had been out soaking in the sun were making their exits to warmer places. Perhaps a perfect Saturday.

I looked behind me as I walked home and the GGB and anything off coast was gone. amazing.

tao cafe

My latest late night dining experience.

Lamb medallions, duck legs
with banana tart & coconut ice cream for dessert

and wonderful conversation with my friend, Anne.

big boat

This baby was parked outside our office today:

Vehicle and people traffic was nuts.

Full story at: Queen Mary2

i tried something new today

raspberry italian soda with a touch of raspberry wine

delightful

series

new roomie

My new roomie arrived yesterday. She is fresh in from the east coast. And I think a little jet lagged.

common

A beautiful evening. Devoured a (small) pizza. Spent some time at my favorite around the corner bookstore. Bought a soup I have not tried before; I'll find out tomorrow if it is any good. Savored some over the top raspberry wine and chocolate cake; lush. And am about to lounge on my new sofa and take care of some reading. I also found a creative way to store toilet paper in my bathroom; it will provoke comment at the very least.

sunday afternoon dance

they rush toward the edge
determined to reach the land
it greets them with sharp corners,
unexpected boundaries and small inlets.

they jump in delight
random yet in rythm
designed to delight, suprise, and refresh

cymbals of the orchestra

2nd Chinatown pic of the night

chinatown pic of the night

my very first new sofa ....

chaise, loveseat, bed...I have just finished assembling this lovely piece of furniture.
A wonderful deal at my favorite around the corner store.
Versatility, comfort and style, both ends go up &
down depending on the configuration I want.
It is sitting in my bedroom until the living room looks lonely.

transition...again

Back to scouring craigslist, contemplating getting my own place, interviewing potential roomates, really wishing affordable studios were available in my neighborhood, and realizing that I still have one of the best deals and locations in North Beach. See nothing can beat a 12 min leisurely walk for a commute to work, a quick trip to one of the best grocery stores in town or immediate access to the bay and thus wide open spaces. I might have to invest in more furniture though especially if I plan to stick around for awhile; in theory my entire living room could walk out on me, hilarious.