Sunday, August 31, 2008
On Weed
"Sometimes, San Francisco works really hard to maintain its reputation." - Chris S., upon smelling marijuana smoke as we left the Giants baseball stadium.
Court date
As my girlfriend defaced a 100-year old structure in the gorgeous hills north of the Golden Gate Bridge, a park police officer stopped his SUV on the nearby road while looking in our direction.
This date just took a turn for the worse, I thought.
But, like most things lately in and around the Presidio Inn on Lake Street, the good times continued to roll.
The Giants scored enough runs to win Wednesday night. I took in the game at AT&T Park with Chris, the Inn's most recent guest, along with friend Jake and his bro and bro's wife. The sauerkraut Italian sausage was great, but the bun lacked moisture. Chris said the veggie dog was okay.
Me and babeskins and Chris and friends ate at Herbivore on Valencia St. on Thursday. We were exceptionally late, which the married couple didn't appreciate, though they had beers, and each other, so I don't see the big deal. I had the vegetable lasagna. It was a little spicy and the cheese (fake) was not really very creamy, unfortunately. But it was filling. Babeskins got the ravioli, again, spicy, but pretty filling and good. Food came quick. Chris's vanilla milkshake was good but i wouldn't pay 4 whatever for it, and it wasn't very thick. The salads were great. I'd probably go back there with other vegan eaters.
Finishing law school for the week, I settled in at the Inn on Saturday. Today, I went on a date. It started with an errand, taking back Legally Blonde and Borat to the video store (remember those?), and got better. Jamba Juice (Razzmatazz with soy for me) and then the Marin Headlands.
Skins and I had already exited the vehicle once in the Headlands, taking in the breathtaking views of the entire Bay Area. The second time we parked, we did so with the intent of checking out the outlying gun turrets and bunkers overlooking the Pacific Ocean's entrance to the Bay.
We got an unexpected history lesson after my GF wrote "I (heart) Pete" on the wall of a bunker.
"These are 100-year-old structures," the park trooper told us, and defacing them is a felony. He took our IDs to check our criminal histories, and asked us repeatedly whether we had weed, reefer, marijuana, or alcohol -- you know, "IPA, PBR," he said as I opened my trunk to be searched. If he weren't an officer of the law, I'd say he was jonesin'.
We didn't have any warrants out on us, the car checked out, and the marker was washable ink, meant for writing on windows.
"Have fun," the officer told us, as he handed the marker back.
And did we ever. We petted some horses, drove through a one-lane tunnel and then hit Sausalito's main drag. On the rocks near the bay, I did my best to give my girlfriend crabs. Those little suckers wouldn't sit still long enough for me to grab them, though.
The Bridgeway Cafe served us hamburgers, juicy with strong buns. The staff was friendly, and once the SUV moved, our sidewalk table had a great view of the sunny Bay.
A butterfly fluttered past us as we walked to my car. Stopping by the water's edge, not wanting the date to end, I tried once again to get crabs, but failed. Oh well, maybe next time.
This date just took a turn for the worse, I thought.
But, like most things lately in and around the Presidio Inn on Lake Street, the good times continued to roll.
The Giants scored enough runs to win Wednesday night. I took in the game at AT&T Park with Chris, the Inn's most recent guest, along with friend Jake and his bro and bro's wife. The sauerkraut Italian sausage was great, but the bun lacked moisture. Chris said the veggie dog was okay.
Me and babeskins and Chris and friends ate at Herbivore on Valencia St. on Thursday. We were exceptionally late, which the married couple didn't appreciate, though they had beers, and each other, so I don't see the big deal. I had the vegetable lasagna. It was a little spicy and the cheese (fake) was not really very creamy, unfortunately. But it was filling. Babeskins got the ravioli, again, spicy, but pretty filling and good. Food came quick. Chris's vanilla milkshake was good but i wouldn't pay 4 whatever for it, and it wasn't very thick. The salads were great. I'd probably go back there with other vegan eaters.
Finishing law school for the week, I settled in at the Inn on Saturday. Today, I went on a date. It started with an errand, taking back Legally Blonde and Borat to the video store (remember those?), and got better. Jamba Juice (Razzmatazz with soy for me) and then the Marin Headlands.
Skins and I had already exited the vehicle once in the Headlands, taking in the breathtaking views of the entire Bay Area. The second time we parked, we did so with the intent of checking out the outlying gun turrets and bunkers overlooking the Pacific Ocean's entrance to the Bay.
We got an unexpected history lesson after my GF wrote "I (heart) Pete" on the wall of a bunker.
"These are 100-year-old structures," the park trooper told us, and defacing them is a felony. He took our IDs to check our criminal histories, and asked us repeatedly whether we had weed, reefer, marijuana, or alcohol -- you know, "IPA, PBR," he said as I opened my trunk to be searched. If he weren't an officer of the law, I'd say he was jonesin'.
We didn't have any warrants out on us, the car checked out, and the marker was washable ink, meant for writing on windows.
"Have fun," the officer told us, as he handed the marker back.
And did we ever. We petted some horses, drove through a one-lane tunnel and then hit Sausalito's main drag. On the rocks near the bay, I did my best to give my girlfriend crabs. Those little suckers wouldn't sit still long enough for me to grab them, though.
The Bridgeway Cafe served us hamburgers, juicy with strong buns. The staff was friendly, and once the SUV moved, our sidewalk table had a great view of the sunny Bay.
A butterfly fluttered past us as we walked to my car. Stopping by the water's edge, not wanting the date to end, I tried once again to get crabs, but failed. Oh well, maybe next time.
Friday, August 22, 2008
summer movie round up
The Dark Knight (2008) -See RealGoodBuddies
Clueless (1995) - See for stoner humor, Alicia Silverstone (whither?), computer-assisted clothing ensemble choices, and heavy doses of before-its-time environmentalism, in the form of global warming and Pismo Beach Disaster Relief work.
Gummo (1997) - See for parentless Kids, self-destruction and depressed Southern life. Directed by Harmony Korine, who wrote the Kids screenplay. The backstory is that a town destroyed by a tornado still suffers its effects, with father- and mother-less children, etc.
I like the idea of a look back at a neglected town, but this movie leaves me feeling pretty hopeless. You get the feeling these people did not exactly have perfect lives before the event. There are touching moments, like when quiet Solomon works out with jury-rigged dumbbells in front of his basement mirror while his mother tap dances in her deceased husband's tap shoes. This movie makes me miss basements (see Chicago). But the only time Solomon smiles is while he sweet talks a mentally-handicapped girl he (or maybe his friend) paid to screw. I'm not sure what lessons I'm supposed to take from that.
The film makes good use of music, specifically black or death metal, arranged to cat-killing scenes. It was scary.
Clueless (1995) - See for stoner humor, Alicia Silverstone (whither?), computer-assisted clothing ensemble choices, and heavy doses of before-its-time environmentalism, in the form of global warming and Pismo Beach Disaster Relief work.Gummo (1997) - See for parentless Kids, self-destruction and depressed Southern life. Directed by Harmony Korine, who wrote the Kids screenplay. The backstory is that a town destroyed by a tornado still suffers its effects, with father- and mother-less children, etc.
I like the idea of a look back at a neglected town, but this movie leaves me feeling pretty hopeless. You get the feeling these people did not exactly have perfect lives before the event. There are touching moments, like when quiet Solomon works out with jury-rigged dumbbells in front of his basement mirror while his mother tap dances in her deceased husband's tap shoes. This movie makes me miss basements (see Chicago). But the only time Solomon smiles is while he sweet talks a mentally-handicapped girl he (or maybe his friend) paid to screw. I'm not sure what lessons I'm supposed to take from that.The film makes good use of music, specifically black or death metal, arranged to cat-killing scenes. It was scary.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Wherever I may (not) roam
SF Chron: Singer's metal fence has heavy impact in Marin
I dreamed about seeing Metallica last night, then I see this in the news. It's a sign. Don't go to Marin.
Friday, August 15, 2008
tao of pilaf
yin yang. i made dinner for my gf. we had pilaf, mandarin orange chicken, cream corn, and leftover pizza. plus vino (barefoot pinot grigio). dessert? rocky road peanut butter cookie sandwich. mmmm.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
fun times dudes and dudettes
I quit my job last friday (yay!) but start law school soon. I've been fooling around in The Grandpas and writing and photographing.
keith tanner came to stay and we saw the giants beat his dodgers nicely on sunday.
work had a nice going away party for me with Rocco's italian food delivered. i got a pen in appreciation for my five years of work and to inspire me to keep writing.
ate veggie (but you'd never know it) vietnamese at Golden Lotus in downtown oakland. we did not get robbed. it was fun, with brian and corinna, both soon to move to Germany. aw.. :(
did i mention i quit my job :)
keith tanner came to stay and we saw the giants beat his dodgers nicely on sunday.
work had a nice going away party for me with Rocco's italian food delivered. i got a pen in appreciation for my five years of work and to inspire me to keep writing.
ate veggie (but you'd never know it) vietnamese at Golden Lotus in downtown oakland. we did not get robbed. it was fun, with brian and corinna, both soon to move to Germany. aw.. :(
did i mention i quit my job :)
incoming
penguins are pretty friendly. they played with us through the glass at the newly remodeled california academy of sciences. the place opens to the public next month. click on the penguin to check out my Flickr page with more images.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Back to Bach, my Fort-e
I finished a Chinese song in violin, and moved back to Bach's double violin concerto in D Minor.
Had a scare - I thought I lost my HD but really just moved my entire user's folder into some obscure place on my computer. Don't do that. And back up!!! Thanks Apple Store genius guy for finding it.
Made a nice fort with Britt in my living room. We used a circus-tent type roof with a main pole for support, secured with ropes, pulleys and copper wiring around a chair, a doorknob and the Eiffel Tower; inside was a loft, and grass, fire, stars and lake. Ground padding not very comfortable - will bring inflatable mattress next time, and camera.
Posted some Flickr items: mac dre in memorium, Little Saigon celebration.
Going to USF Law School, unless Hastings hastily lets me in.
Enjoying handing out What Now My Love EPs. Get yours while supplies last!
Reading: Nonrequired Reading 2007 and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz, old Tape Ops, Cosmo
Watched: Good Shepherd, Breach
Had a scare - I thought I lost my HD but really just moved my entire user's folder into some obscure place on my computer. Don't do that. And back up!!! Thanks Apple Store genius guy for finding it.
Made a nice fort with Britt in my living room. We used a circus-tent type roof with a main pole for support, secured with ropes, pulleys and copper wiring around a chair, a doorknob and the Eiffel Tower; inside was a loft, and grass, fire, stars and lake. Ground padding not very comfortable - will bring inflatable mattress next time, and camera.
Posted some Flickr items: mac dre in memorium, Little Saigon celebration.
Going to USF Law School, unless Hastings hastily lets me in.
Enjoying handing out What Now My Love EPs. Get yours while supplies last!
Reading: Nonrequired Reading 2007 and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz, old Tape Ops, Cosmo
Watched: Good Shepherd, Breach
Monday, July 14, 2008
Richard Snakedick and the Snakedicks
Our debut performance in Sunnyvale, CA. Richard (James Stewart), Monster Pete, Cory McCullough and Micah Turney do Depeche Mode, Black Sabbath, the floor, and AC/DC.
Weezer - El Scorcho
I unearthed some lost video from B's Pseudo Bachelor's Party 2008. Lights my fire.
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
what's done tasted good
- On June 28th, Fresno was the place.
- The next day, San Jose showed me the way.
- The 30th of june, I helped britt move
- First of july, same, dude
- july the two, played a tune. (still doing the Chinese thing in violin)
- third of july, out with work crew. (julie's supper club and extreme pizza and sex in the city (tv) and scrubs at james').
- fourth of july, never left the house. explosions in the sky were all about.
- fifth of july, you don't need to pry, we walk through presidio to GGBridge to Crissy Field under a beautiful sky. Ate many free wild blackberries, so ripe and moist and warm, foraged along the road in presidio, yummmmm.
saw stanford basketball players running on the sand; cold feet were part of the plan.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Q: What do you call a hippy's well-kept time card?
A: Good times
My company's installing a palm reader to keep track of your hours. It's kinda creepy.
My company's installing a palm reader to keep track of your hours. It's kinda creepy.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
gemini
american gothic cheesecake factory
yadhtrib yppah
Sunday, my actual birthday, was golf and lunch at the Club with fam. Unstuck my sink with my landlord. It was a good day. Didn't even have to use my AK.
Sunday, June 08, 2008
cave in
the Nation had a good piece on Nick Cave. i agree with this blogger that it's refreshing to see something non political yet raw in the magazine. makes me want to check out this "grinderman" album. could it live up to the hype? well, judging the Flash-only site, not so much. Who wants Flash? You can't link to anything, steal images/sound.... boring. And it hardly works on Safari. Yeesh people.
Monday, June 02, 2008
dumplings satisfy rumbling monster stomachs
My mom collects children's books. Not books that belonged to kids, but books meant for children. I liked the colorful pictures and creative story lines. I could talk for days about them.
As I ate dumplings tonight on Clement with Mona and Brittany, I remembered this Japanese story, The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling. A talented dumpling entrepreneur chases a lost snack to the underworld. She is enslaved by monsters, who treat her well and love her food. Nonetheless, she misses home, and escapes by boat and magic paddle. Furious, the monsters drink the river to stop the old woman from rowing to freedom. You'll have to read the rest.
I also remembered Tikki Tikki Tembo, but I think the name is more memorable than the story.
As I ate dumplings tonight on Clement with Mona and Brittany, I remembered this Japanese story, The Old Woman Who Lost Her Dumpling. A talented dumpling entrepreneur chases a lost snack to the underworld. She is enslaved by monsters, who treat her well and love her food. Nonetheless, she misses home, and escapes by boat and magic paddle. Furious, the monsters drink the river to stop the old woman from rowing to freedom. You'll have to read the rest.
I also remembered Tikki Tikki Tembo, but I think the name is more memorable than the story.
Sunday, June 01, 2008
riding high
pretty relaxed weekend. walked lake merced and saw Indiana Jones with dort. watched MMA action with James and Tina. fixed a flat and rode with Masa to Sausalito. So windy, the tourists got blown off their bikes. poor tourists.
Saturday, May 31, 2008
week in review
- brunch at carol's
- beer party at micah's
- menlo park, palo alto, fraiche, 27 dresses, home cooking, vino
- violin lesson
- fiery furnaces with brittany, food at Mel's (van ness)
- sex in the city with brittany
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