Oh my. I'm getting lazy to update. Lol.
Yesterday we did the touristy thing and went to the Ferry Terminal and Fisherman's Wharf. Had clam chowder and sourdough bread- it's so good. Slurp.
Also walked around some market at the Ferry Terminal and had some raclette, and fresh oysters.
Today, I went on a short walk in the neighbourhood. Then we drove around, and checked out the crazy steep streets and the world's most crooked street (Lombard? Lambard? Jialat I cannot remember).
Also went past Chinatown, Little Italy and Little Japan. Stopped at Coit Tower, ran some errands, went to Haight and Ashbury. Ate tacos, had lunch and cocktails at a pub, and ate some ice cream at Ben & Jerry's.
Climbed the golden gate bridge and hung out at the lookout point. It got really cold once the sun set, but it was really beautiful.
The weather has been great- clear skies and warm sun. I say I brought the good weather lol.
We set off tomorrow for our road trip. Packed our bags and getting ready for an epic adventure. Wheeeeeee!
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
Day 2
Had a nice walk with Mark around the neighbourhood. The houses are not the typical suburban cookie cutter houses, and have so much character.
Went to an award-winning deep dish pizza place, Zachary's, for lunch with Mark's momand aunt, and we had 3 small pizzas and 2 salads to share. Could barely finish half of it!
Browsed at a bookshop next door but did not get to buy anything as we had to take my sister for her appointment with the acupuncturist. While waiting, Mark and I went to pick up my local sim card and grabbed a coffee at Peet's coffee.
Headed to Costco after, and it's scary how huge portions are. 4l bottles of wine. Blocks of cheese and butter larger than bricks. Oh my.
Picked up some stuffand headed to Tommy and Tina's place to have dinner with their friends. It was brilliant, great food and great company.
Woke up this morning to catch a beautiful sunrise. Gotta love the view from the house.
Went to an award-winning deep dish pizza place, Zachary's, for lunch with Mark's momand aunt, and we had 3 small pizzas and 2 salads to share. Could barely finish half of it!
Browsed at a bookshop next door but did not get to buy anything as we had to take my sister for her appointment with the acupuncturist. While waiting, Mark and I went to pick up my local sim card and grabbed a coffee at Peet's coffee.
Headed to Costco after, and it's scary how huge portions are. 4l bottles of wine. Blocks of cheese and butter larger than bricks. Oh my.
Picked up some stuffand headed to Tommy and Tina's place to have dinner with their friends. It was brilliant, great food and great company.
Woke up this morning to catch a beautiful sunrise. Gotta love the view from the house.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
SF: Day One
Ahhhh I'm finally here after an interesting flight from Singapore > Tokyo (Narita) > San Francisco.
The plane ride wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought, thanks to pre-planning and choosing exit row seats. They also allowed you to charge your phone so I was well sorted on the entertainment front.
A slight delay on the SG side meant I got to Narita late, which left me with very little time to catch my connecting flight. I had to run through the terminal, and managed to catch my flight in the nick of time. Hehe. At least I got a quick workout in to let the blood flow.
Finally arrive at SF and they confiscate my bak kwa. Ta ma de. Methinks it's cos CNY is coming up and the customs folks are going to have a good time. Bah. Oh well, at least they let everything else through.
My sister picks me up, and it's her first time coming to the airport alone. It's so niiiiice to see her, and awesome to see her show me this and that about the place.
We head home so I can take a quick shower. "So long on the plane and you don't want to shower?!" she says, when I asked if we can go eat instead.
I unpack, take a quick shower, check the goodies that we bought online that were delivered, and make our way out. Destination: The Cheeseboard, where we queue up for an amazing butternut squash and kale pizza. Mark later says that the buttersquash and kale is his least favourite pizza, lol. So I'm guessing we are heading back there again one day to try a different flavour.
Sister and I shop around- we go to Safeway, Trader Joe's, and Starbucks (so I can fuel up), as well as a couple of other shops. Go back home to meet Mark, nua a bit, and head back out to meet Mark's friends.
The view from their place is AMAZING. You can see the lights from the city and the sunset is breathtakingly beautiful. I plan to take a walk around the area and explore the neighbourhood.
We had dinner at Fat Fish, and ordered too much sushi. The face stuffing has begun. Went to Starbucks after dinner and just hung around chatting with Mark's friends.
It's so weird talking to so many Americans. At one point as I was walking down the street, I hear a large African American lady talking, and I wanted to say "Amen!" when she ended. Need to control self when here. Lol.
Weather is brilliant, although I had a not-so-bright moment wearing flip flops on the plane. It was 4degreesC at Narita and 10degreesC when I landed. Lol.
Alright, I think I should try to get more sleep. Woke at 430am and it's 5am now.
Zzz.
The plane ride wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought, thanks to pre-planning and choosing exit row seats. They also allowed you to charge your phone so I was well sorted on the entertainment front.
A slight delay on the SG side meant I got to Narita late, which left me with very little time to catch my connecting flight. I had to run through the terminal, and managed to catch my flight in the nick of time. Hehe. At least I got a quick workout in to let the blood flow.
Finally arrive at SF and they confiscate my bak kwa. Ta ma de. Methinks it's cos CNY is coming up and the customs folks are going to have a good time. Bah. Oh well, at least they let everything else through.
My sister picks me up, and it's her first time coming to the airport alone. It's so niiiiice to see her, and awesome to see her show me this and that about the place.
We head home so I can take a quick shower. "So long on the plane and you don't want to shower?!" she says, when I asked if we can go eat instead.
I unpack, take a quick shower, check the goodies that we bought online that were delivered, and make our way out. Destination: The Cheeseboard, where we queue up for an amazing butternut squash and kale pizza. Mark later says that the buttersquash and kale is his least favourite pizza, lol. So I'm guessing we are heading back there again one day to try a different flavour.
Sister and I shop around- we go to Safeway, Trader Joe's, and Starbucks (so I can fuel up), as well as a couple of other shops. Go back home to meet Mark, nua a bit, and head back out to meet Mark's friends.
The view from their place is AMAZING. You can see the lights from the city and the sunset is breathtakingly beautiful. I plan to take a walk around the area and explore the neighbourhood.
We had dinner at Fat Fish, and ordered too much sushi. The face stuffing has begun. Went to Starbucks after dinner and just hung around chatting with Mark's friends.
It's so weird talking to so many Americans. At one point as I was walking down the street, I hear a large African American lady talking, and I wanted to say "Amen!" when she ended. Need to control self when here. Lol.
Weather is brilliant, although I had a not-so-bright moment wearing flip flops on the plane. It was 4degreesC at Narita and 10degreesC when I landed. Lol.
Alright, I think I should try to get more sleep. Woke at 430am and it's 5am now.
Zzz.
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Whoops. Clicked Too Soon.
Lol. Didn't get to finish my last entry cos I clicked on Send too soon.
But now I'm lazy and it's late and I want to sleep. Shall endeavour to do the Happy Moments of the Day more regularly.
But now I'm lazy and it's late and I want to sleep. Shall endeavour to do the Happy Moments of the Day more regularly.
Happy Moments of the Day
Had a random chat with ACG yesterday.
ACG: So how was dinner?
me: Last night?
ACG: No, three years six months and two days ago. Of course last night la..
Lol. Anyway, that got me thinking. How have things been for me over the past few years? Couldn't remember much, so I re-read some old blog entries.
One year ago- Jan 2012
Feeling blessed to have the love and support that I do from my family and friends.
Two years ago- Jan 2011
Had just come back from a holiday in Krabi and feeling hopeful about the year ahead.
Three years ago- Jan 2010
Discovered Skype and would use that to chat.
Four years ago- Jan 2009
Settling into work and waiting for the divorce to be settled.
Five years ago- Jan 2008
Few months into my marriage and getting used to living with the in-laws.
Six years ago- Jan 2007
Just came back from a holiday in the Philippines, engaged.
Wow. So much has changed since then! I'd dig even further back, but feeling lazy. Hehe.
One of the things I did in 2009, were daily entries where I penned down my happy moments of the day. And it was a great reminder to be thankful for the little things. So here are my thankful moments of 15012013:
- Catching up with Rodney and Jeanne for dinner. Yummy Japanese food at Irodori Japanese Restaurant at Riverview Hotel at only $35++
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ACG: So how was dinner?
me: Last night?
ACG: No, three years six months and two days ago. Of course last night la..
Lol. Anyway, that got me thinking. How have things been for me over the past few years? Couldn't remember much, so I re-read some old blog entries.
One year ago- Jan 2012
Feeling blessed to have the love and support that I do from my family and friends.
Two years ago- Jan 2011
Had just come back from a holiday in Krabi and feeling hopeful about the year ahead.
Three years ago- Jan 2010
Discovered Skype and would use that to chat.
Four years ago- Jan 2009
Settling into work and waiting for the divorce to be settled.
Five years ago- Jan 2008
Few months into my marriage and getting used to living with the in-laws.
Six years ago- Jan 2007
Just came back from a holiday in the Philippines, engaged.
Wow. So much has changed since then! I'd dig even further back, but feeling lazy. Hehe.
One of the things I did in 2009, were daily entries where I penned down my happy moments of the day. And it was a great reminder to be thankful for the little things. So here are my thankful moments of 15012013:
- Catching up with Rodney and Jeanne for dinner. Yummy Japanese food at Irodori Japanese Restaurant at Riverview Hotel at only $35++
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Pounding Pavement
Eeks. With the purchase of my bicycle, I've been neglecting my runs. It's just more fun riding- you get to go further with much less effort. Plus my Asics fell apart during my ride with E a couple of weeks ago, and I haven't had the time to get a new pair.
At first I thought I'd have the chance to do a couple of runs this week, before my trip. But with no shoes, and my schedule packed with dinner appointments, it looks like I'll be having to give it a miss. Boo.
At first I thought I'd have the chance to do a couple of runs this week, before my trip. But with no shoes, and my schedule packed with dinner appointments, it looks like I'll be having to give it a miss. Boo.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
I'm So Proud
Took my baby on the MRT for the first time today. Got on at Nicoll Highway and now heading to Outram Park. I'm so proud!
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