Zazzle

A couple of weekends ago I was awarded the opportunity to participate in my very first Bay to Breakers extravaganza. This event originated in 1912 as a spirit building event for San Franciscians after the tragic quake as well as to serve as a precursor to the Pan Pacific International Exposition. My, how the times have changed...although there are still many lucky enough to have a stronghold on the running gene, taking off on the 7 mile race across the city, the vast majority turn the city into a massive party parade ((beginning at 7am)). Costumes are created ((or nothing is worn at all)), drinks are ever-flowing & the old and young alike dance, skip and romp through the streets from the bay to the ocean, thanking mother nature for not causing complete destruction on that fateful day in 1903 and praising those who worked to rebuild San Francisco into the beautifully unique city it is today.

I joined a group of rainbows ((what's a rainbow without a leprechaun))

Runabout

It is approaching my third week of my residency in this awe inspiring city by the bay. I have been a dandelion wish floating in the wind, aimlessly wandering the well traveled roads while occasionally catching a glimpse of a hidden gem. The rest of my time has been spent embodying a crazed feline after catnip zipping from one end of the city to another on bus, underground and by foot ((ran/sped walked to work this am up & down HUGE hills because the bus decided not to show up)) to take advantage of the plethora of babysitting jobs I am being offered ((BIG smile : working for four families)).


Today's post will be a photo dump of various sights I have captured on my Nikon & trusty iPhone, enjoy...

I have long been infatuated with graffiti ... daily sighting on SF muni

View of Treasure Island & Bay Bridge from the Ferry Building 

Finding music on the street nearly anywhere in the city is one of my favorite things about SF ((Ferry Building Farmer's Market))

It was Cameron's birthday & his one request was slurping oysters *bon appetite* ((Ferry Building))

So much soul ((Ferry Building))

Sunny Sunday calls for a silent disco ((Dolores Park))

My dear friend Gabrielle showing off her killer croquette skills ((Dolores Park))

I went with a few friends to the SF Zen Center for a look around the peaceful grounds & for a discussion ... one of the most interesting/peculiar experiences up here thus far

Create your own salad : mixed greens with avocado . tomato . bell pepper . grapefruit . almonds & champagne vinaigrette ((Plant Cafe Organic))

Stumbled across this luscious community garden on an unaccompanied stroll ... the sign reads "You can grow food almost anywhere in almost anything" ((I hope to begin developing my green thumb soon))

Decked out with Cat, Mon & Gabrielle ((who's chic fur I am draped in)) for an evening of grooving to one of my favorite DJs ((Flying Lotus for SF Low End Theory event)) 

The most FABULOUS leggings I have ever set eyes on 

Flying Lotus 

1015 Folsom lights from above

Festive attire & drinks for Cinco de Mayo @ my friend Amy's North Beach apartment with Gabrielle

                                                       

                                              Rooftop gatherings with stupendous sights ((Alex, Molly, Gabrielle, Marina, Jenna, Amy, Cameron))

                                                          

                                               Taking advantage of the sunshine and views of the Golden Gate ((Crissy Fields))

This precious face greets me every morning ((Sabrina 13 mo))

PS Luke comes on Sunday night & I move into my new apartment in NOPA on Tuesday ... happy, happy heart!!

Little Girl, Big City

I have finally made it...becoming a San Franciscan one skip at a time (I prefer skipping to stepping). The city that stole my heart a mere two and a half years ago is slowly becoming my new home. What better way to document this exploration of city and self than to empty my thoughts and experiences on all things beautiful that this journey will yield. I will be picking up my Nikon and dusting off the cobwebs, as well as buying more film for the Holga, in hopes of capturing food, fashion, nature and anything else that makes me stop for a second glance.


Tomorrow I am going to view a room in a home with 4 others in the Mission...the place sounds fabulous dripping with radical specs (living garden, projection screen in the living room, brick pizza oven, own bathroom, etc)! So keeping my fingers, toes and all other available body parts crossed.


The hunt for teaching jobs have yet to produce results, but I remain trucking on while babysitting to make some extra dinero. I start a consistent gig next week watching after two little girls Sabrina (1) and Mave (3) four mornings a week! Photos of the little toe heads to come.


Though this has been an emotionally draining week between leaving my family, friends and my better half in Long Beach and just having lost my childhood pal Wiley, I am beyond blessed to have a plethora of beautiful friends keeping me active and positive. Big smiles for all that lies ahead of me :)


CHEERS!

First day in the city @ Washington Square Park with my Aussie loves Cat & Mon