tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26030911367627051002024-02-19T02:55:38.616-08:00The Mended NestThe Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.comBlogger424125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-82719726436263666782014-04-05T19:14:00.000-07:002014-04-05T19:14:58.379-07:00Home.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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More and more, I'm finding myself choosing to stay in, read a book, and do nothing but relax. Like any major city, San Francisco has more to offer than someone can do in a lifetime, so for a while I felt guilty - like I <i>needed</i> to be doing something new and different. Of course, I'm still trying to do at least one new thing a weekend, but I have to say, it's sometimes nice to stay in and just be...home.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-52505553153228533362014-03-29T19:50:00.000-07:002014-03-29T19:50:30.300-07:00Northbeach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Even though San Francisco is relatively small (7 x 7), I still find myself in the same areas, even on the weekends. Even though I love the Castro, the Mission, Hayes Valley, Duboce Triangle, and the Lower Haight, there's so much more of the city I want to familiarize myself with. SO...<br />
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This afternoon, Katherine and I drove over to Northbeach to enjoy a lazy, rainy day of shopping, eating (and girl did we eat), and exploring. We checked out <a href="http://www.mashka.com/">Mashka</a> which was sups cute then walked around trying to choose from one of the (what seems like) thousands of pizza/Italian restaurants. We finally made the decision to have cioppino at <a href="http://sottomaresf.com/Sotto_Mare_Seafood_Restaurant/Home.html">Sotto Mare</a>. Can I just say that it was the best cioppino I've ever had?<br />
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Afterwards, we enjoyed (I'm embarrassed to admit) a cannoli AND gelato AND coffees - as if $45 worth of cioppino, not to mention bread and pasta and a bottle of wine. Like - this is not normal behavior...The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-2902837916822423142014-03-23T18:11:00.001-07:002014-03-29T19:53:03.456-07:00Roosevelt Beach<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwOS7KjtLQE1ZPMjemwhXEjrhPYAeUoLGOJ2Fw49XRd-IGlzJ0kEIhlKLm93IJelYrgPgKMWqZUp_ieseQWtdGhnTpKWiiPLhfccoO3hLqtqJKWRKLutRpsPh_6lQBQ087WYkFspC_4Y/s1600/photo+2-23.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIwOS7KjtLQE1ZPMjemwhXEjrhPYAeUoLGOJ2Fw49XRd-IGlzJ0kEIhlKLm93IJelYrgPgKMWqZUp_ieseQWtdGhnTpKWiiPLhfccoO3hLqtqJKWRKLutRpsPh_6lQBQ087WYkFspC_4Y/s1600/photo+2-23.JPG" height="640" width="640" /></a><br />
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This past Saturday, my long time SF besties (Katherine, Matt, and Adam) and I got together for the first time in what seems like forever. We decided to cook brunch at Matt's then head down the peninsula to Half Moon Bay to enjoy the warm(isn) weather by the beach. It was so great to get out of the city and enjoy nothing but the sound of the ocean...and Lady Gaga's G.U.Y.<br />
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In all honesty, I'm not really sure if there's anything better than best friends that you can be your true goofy self with, wine, snacks, the beach, and jumping pictures. One thing we could all agree on - life is good, we are lucky to live in...mmm...the best state ever (and have each other I guess).The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-35980392277936125132014-01-17T13:19:00.000-08:002014-01-17T13:19:12.489-08:00SF FIND: Illy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I typically work in Mountain View, CA onsite at my two new clients' locations, but occasionally (whenever I can) I'll from from one of their downtown SF office (cutting my commute down by 75%). Umm - yes please.<br />
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Since I was able to work in SF this morning, I had a quick coffee date with my friend, Katherine (before I jumped on the subway heading downtown) at a new espresso shop in The Castro:<a href="http://www.illy.com/wps/wcm/connect/en/home"> Illy</a>. No, it's not SF local, but it IS amazing with such a great clean, funky, airy ambiance. Obviously, it was the perfect way to start this beautiful Friday.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-39885249686209415322014-01-14T09:12:00.002-08:002014-01-14T09:12:40.913-08:00Steven Allen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Over the weekend, I treated myself to some essentials: new boots and glasses. Neither of them I needed. Both of them I would have killed for.<br />
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It was the perfect SF rainy, cold, winter day this past Saturday - a rarity considering it's usually pretty perfect. I got up, walked to a coffee shop down the street for an overpriced latte and muffin, then headed over to the <a href="http://www.stevenalan.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-stevenalan-Site/default/Default-Start?gclid=CI35pPGQ_rsCFatxQgodp14A6w">Steven Allen</a> store in Hayes Valley "just to look around" on the way to the Mini dealership. After buying the <a href="http://www.stevenalanoptical.com/product/424mg/mens-willard-matte-red-crystal">Willard Glasses in Matte Red</a>, I was leaving when a pair of <a href="http://www.stevenalan.com/6%22-MOC-TOE-BOOT/F13_NA_F13-3388,default,pd.html?dwvar_F13__NA__F13-3388_color=BLACK#cgid=mens-shoes-and-accessories-shoes&start=0&hitcount=32">Thorogood X boots </a>caught my eye. I literally walked right back into the store, asked for a size ten, checked out again, and left with a pair of boots I've been looking at for 6 months. Granted, I wanted the Redwing version, but since these are essentially the same exact thing (but 100 dollars off) how could I resist?<br />
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Over the Christmas break, I was the date of the maid of honor for my friend, Mary Grace's wedding in New Orleans. Umm...she nailed it. The church, reception, dress, bridesmaid's dresses (gold sequin - YAS), on and on were all PERFECT.<br />
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The wedding was at Immaculate Conception (across from the Roosevelt) so obviously I had a cocktail and saw the lobby of the gorgeous hotel decorated for Christmas before walking into the church. After the ceremony, we party-bussed over to the reception at The Omni Royal Hotel in the French Quarter where we drank and ate and drank and danced and drank all night. I love weddings in general, but this one was really great. She did an amazing job - and of course none of us were surprised.<br />
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The next morning, I struggled to get up, walk around the quarter enjoying it for it's beauty and uniqueness, had a bloody mary, and headed back to the Northshore for the rest of my vacation. Perfection.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-64253625912392053992013-12-24T13:52:00.000-08:002013-12-24T13:52:02.009-08:00Christmas DIY Project<br />
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Every year, my mom, Jeri comes up with creative but simple presents to give to her friends. Every year, it seems, they get cuter and cuter and every year I get more and more jealous that I didn't think of them myself. This year, I did some Pinteresting for a Craft Night some friends and I had and ran across these - painted (with Annie Sloan paint) Ball jars vases and I THINK I may have one-upped her! (but not even close)<br />
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It's a super easy process: I just painted the jars with two coats of Annie Sloan's Old White (three would look even better) with a regular paint brush. After they dried, I applied a tiny bit of gold gilding wax to the screw part of the jar (at the top) to add some Christmas flair. (note: I did NOT wax them). Then I sanded the parts that were raised allowing the glass to show through for a distressed look. To finish them up, I tied a little gold raffia around the top, threw in some sprigs of greenery from around our house, and called it a day.<br />
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What do you think? Cute, right?<br />
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I am absolutely obsessed with this desk. I found it on Craigslist for basically nothing and my initial intentions where to paint the whole thing white. While looking on Pinterest for inspiration, I saw a few posts that featured desks, credenzas, and dressers that were painted while still leaving some of the original wood. I figured I'd give it a try using masking tape to create a chevron pattern. I would normally explain the process, but I literally just eye-balled it. I never have patience for things like that, but honestly it looks pretty good.<br />
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I talked a bit about the process here. Hope you like the final product! (Now I just need a chair bc not I have to kneel. The. Worst.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-45293571692755766442013-12-05T22:50:00.000-08:002013-12-06T08:53:48.637-08:00DIY - Picture Collage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been on a DIY roll lately, but to be honest I'm not surprised at all. It's been over a year since I've owned my house and I've been waiting all this time until I found an apartment that I loved to execute the projects that have been building up. I love the space I'm in now: dark original wood floors, light gray trim and molding, and 12 ft high white walls. I love this clean, elegant look so as I move forward decorating my room, I'm using primarily light colors, simple silhouettes, and lots of white space.<br />
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Above my bed, I wanted to do something a little different (and something I had seen on <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/allison-and-lukes-comfortable-and-eclectic-apartment-house-tour-193440">Apartment Therapy when the did a tour of my friend, Allie's home. </a> However, since I don't have a ton of pictures and polaroids lying around, I used <a href="http://printstagr.am/">Printstagram</a> to print some of my favorite Instagram photos. Literally they are amazing. (Instagram handle: @matthewcara) I've used them several times before for various projects/gifts and I HIGHLY recommend you check them out.<br />
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1) nailed a thin strip of metal into my wall above my bed which is what your magnets will attach to (you can also use cork board and wooden push pins for this part)<br />
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2) arrange your pictured sporadically using small magnets (I used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/totalElement-Inch-Neodymium-Earth-Magnets/dp/B00BPIQETW/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_cp_5_5G39?ie=UTF8&refRID=1VGND71CTR3117HSDS8A">these</a>) as you go to keep them I'm place. Adjust and arrange to get a "controlled chaos" look<br />
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3) there is no step 3. It's that simpleThe Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-47704416983332941382013-12-05T14:31:00.003-08:002013-12-05T14:31:54.251-08:00MawMaw Dominates San Francisco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Literally, I loved every single second of this.<br />
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MawMaw, my mom's mother is (without a doubt) the chicest, witty, funny, go-with-the-flow, always-ready-for-a-cocktail, open-minded woman I know. In essence, I want to be her when I grow up. She came to visit me a few weeks ago and it was SO great seeing her. Let me just say, she took SF by storm. At the end of days, just as I would get ready to say "Should we take a nap before dinner" she would pipe up "Should we get a martini or glass of wine?". Like - everything. Honestly, I feel like the majority of the trip was eating and drinking and I wouldn't have had it any differently. She had been before so didn't need to see the usuals. Instead, she did get me out of the Castro and into new areas of SF that I had not seen. Again, loved it.<br />
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MawMaw, if/when you're reading - I love you and had a BLAST!The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-88343561431991268212013-12-03T10:58:00.001-08:002013-12-03T11:02:32.712-08:00Annie Sloan - Chevron Desk (BEFORE)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Get ready. This desk is complete but you'll have to wait for the "AFTER" pictures. For now, I want to show you the progress pictures. I bought this old desk from someone on Craigslist after I immediately fell in love. I was attracted to it's simple and effortless design and I knew that I could do something amazing with it using Annie Sloan's paints/waxes. Also, it was $30.<br />
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Since the chevron pattern is really trending, I decided to give it a try. It was literally the biggest pain the ass, but totally worth it. I would explain the process in words, but I suggest simply YouTubing it. Much easier. Make sure to keep checking for a post about the final product and hopefully you'll love it as much as I do.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-11075764796230691802013-12-01T21:51:00.001-08:002013-12-03T11:02:56.230-08:00So I've Moved...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yes. Again. I have moved. Of course I'm still in San Francisco (like I'd ever leave), but now I'm in an apartment that I'm truly proud to call home. I've reunited with 12ft ceilings, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, and an IN UNIT washer and dryer. There will be a whole post dedicated to my new apartment, but for now, please know that I am back to DIYing using Annie Sloan's line of paints and waxes, and I couldn't be happier. For so many reasons, my new apartment just feels like...home. Above, I've included a picture of my room (that's still in progress) and some of the pieces I've been working on. Obviously, keep reading for the finished products.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-10205001049835467312013-11-25T08:39:00.000-08:002013-11-25T08:39:10.561-08:00I Literally Run this City.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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San Francisco is great for so many things and depending on who you ask, the answer is almost always different. Some love the food, others the culture. People will argue the weather is best, yet still some will say the views. I think for me, it's the combination of it all. I've started killing two birds with one stone (if you will) and running to SF landmarks thus knocking out taking advantage of the beautiful weather and still seeing as much of the city as possible.</div>
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This past Saturday, I ran from China Beach across the Golden Gate Bridge and back again. I've driven across it a few times, but there's nothing like running across it (except maybe biking or walking, obviously). I wasn't rushed trying to take a picture through a sunroof which made it much less stressful (yes - it happens literally every time I drive across it). Then Sunday, it was WAY too nice to just go to the gym so I did another running day - this time out to Ocean Beach. It's one of my favorite routes as most of it is through the stunning Golden Gate Park. Regardless, here are a few pictures from my adventure. Enjoy!The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-41599370461752575692013-11-20T08:35:00.002-08:002013-11-20T08:38:50.623-08:00Let the Rain Fall Down...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I don't know why I'm so excited considering I bike for part of my commute to work everyday, but I'm thrilled that we're finally starting to get some rain. It's not that I'm necessarily "sick of" the perfect weather CA has to offer. No offense - I just want to wear my rain gear. Above are the two looks I've worn the TWO days it's rained in the past (essentially) 3 months. Please - don't mind the selfie...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1. J.Crew trench, chambray shirt from The Gap, H&M half zip, J.Crew jeans, L.L.Bean 8 hole Duck boots, vintage infinity scarf</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2. Levi's jean shirt, Levi's sweater, Uniqlo rain jacket, J.Crew jeans, Hunter boots</span></div>
The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-33839497799857162252013-11-19T13:26:00.001-08:002013-11-19T13:26:22.765-08:00Work, Lately<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hello my friends! OMG it's been forever!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've been incredibly busy recently as I just transitioned roles from a Client Services Consultant onsite at EA to a Senior CSC onsite and <a href="http://www.rambus.com/">Rambus </a>and <a href="http://www.synopsys.com/home.aspx">Synopsys</a>. It's a great promotion and I absolutely love my new manager and clients. However...there are a few perks that I've had to learn to live without since leaving EA: onsite gym, shuttle from San Francisco down to the peninsula, lavish cafeteria, and...cute people. Now, I bike 3 miles in the morning to Caltrain which I take from San Francisco to Mountain View. Then from the train station, I bike another 3 miles to whichever client site at which I'm sitting that day. I've got it down to one hour and twenty minutes door to door, though Cute.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I've said this before, but now that I have so much time on the train each day I'm going to be much better at posting on a more regular basis. Talk soon!</span><br />
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<br />The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-27730572603547097892013-10-10T07:56:00.000-07:002013-10-10T07:56:15.713-07:00Ryde or Die<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I literally cannot. (Of course I mean "literally" in it's nontraditional, but it's "still in the dictionary as "figuratively", but to prove a point" sense.)<br />
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Roughly 15 of my SF friends and I drove over to the Easy Bay to Ryde, CA for a "glamping" weekend. I say glamping rather than camping because we stayed in a country estate rather than tent, ate top quality, homemade meals rather than pork'n'bean out of the can, and had like 13 toilets to choose from rather than...I don't know. Like...a bush? It was absolutely insanity from the second we arrived. Spirits were high, tank tops were in abundance, and the liquor (especially Fireball?) was was flowing. Mornings usually started with a shot of Bullet bourbon accompanied by scrambled eggs, homemade hashbrowns, sausage and bacon. That let into total jock life realness activities including full team volleyball, throwing the football, kicking the soccer ball,...rage cage and survivor flip cup. In all honestly, it looked like we were filming an episode of Fratpad.<br />
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Basically, is was my favorite weekend thus far in San Francisco. I had a chance to meet and bond with some absolutely incredible guys and build relationships that I otherwise would not have had the chance to. #rydeordie!<br />
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Things that happened:<br />
- Sat on the curb drinking slurpies we mixed with alcohol<br />
- Changed into tanks and jean shorts (SF gay rummer uniform) in a gas station parking lot - got some looks<br />
- Jump danced in lawn (4 am) while Vogueing with two speaker balls<br />
- Jump danced in the house<br />
- Man, I feel like a Woman!<br />
- I came in like a wrecking ball. Literally. (don't ask)<br />
- Piano and acapella sing along sessions<br />
- Bonfires and s'mores (yassss)<br />
- Late night pond swimming/kicks to the face<br />
- Multiple trips for more alcohol (you should have seen what we started with, too)<br />
- Apple pie from scratch WITH ice cream (I had 3 servings)<br />
<br />The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-73947504193048419172013-10-02T13:05:00.000-07:002013-10-02T13:05:00.207-07:00I Got Naked<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="text-align: center;">Oh yes. Katherine (my closest friend in SF) and I went to Baker Beach this past Saturday. Baker Beach has a nude section and we though - no offense, but I mean...why not? I think it was the most liberating thing I've ever done. There's nothing quite like being naked in front of a bunch of strangers (especially when a group of Asian tourists walk by).</span><br />
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We started the day in Hayes Valley (clothed) for <a href="http://www.ritualroasters.com/">Ritual coffee</a> and pastries from <a href="http://laboulangebakery.com/">La Boulange</a>. While there, we decided to be tourists in our own city and visit <a href="http://sfrecpark.org/destination/telegraph-hill-pioneer-park/coit-tower/">Coit Tower</a> in Telegraph Hill. The views are AMAZING from there. There, it was obvious that the weather was just too nice to not get a little tan, so Baker Beach it was. We stopped for snacks and headed out. The day was everything and the night was just absurd. I don't know how I found myself at the top of a hill overlooking the whole city in Noe drinking from a bottle of champagne in my underwear with my best friends...but there I was. Basically - best Saturday ever.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-82130207110128485612013-09-13T13:24:00.001-07:002013-09-13T13:24:41.465-07:00Am I a Vegetarian?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The answer is no. BUT I am making a conscious effort to eat less meat. Honestly, I really don't eat too much red meat, but I was eating chicken twice a day which, after a while, got old. So as a challenge to myself, I'm cutting all that out - at least for a while. So what's for dinner these days? Pan seared tofu and peaches, and fresh avocado. Literally - SO GOOD.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-7131869589633817852013-09-08T11:14:00.000-07:002013-09-08T11:14:21.156-07:00Stinson Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday morning, I was just in the middle of saying that I'll never drink again when some friends texted saying we're going to Stinson beach for the day. #getinloserweregoingshopping After squeezing into the car, it was windows down, Gay Top 40 blasting (and a few show tunes and Disney, obviously), and enjoying the stunning views along the drive. It was everything.</div>
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Activities included: throwing the frisbee, playing football, basket tossing each other into the ocean (yep), playing cards, scaling rocks while managing to hold on to our wine because we're professional alcoholics, buying more wine, and swan diving into waves. </div>
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Well it's been a while. What's new? Everything. San Francisco has continued to treat me well. It seems like every weekend gets better than the last. Trips to the Russian River, Penthouse watching, Napa visits, and meeting/getting closer to some of the best people I've ever met. Per usual, one of the things I make a point to do every weekend is go on a 5+ mile run and explore different parts of the city. Recently, I've been loving my runs in Noe, Cole Valley, and Hayes Valley. They're much more quaint/family oriented than Castro or The Mission (especially Noe). This picture is from on my favorite spots to stop and take a breather. I need it almost every time as I have to go up (what seems like) a million miles of obnoxiously steep hills to get there.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-38179895225455843812013-08-05T19:55:00.002-07:002013-08-05T19:55:57.573-07:00Big Sur<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday, Kat, Matt, Adam, (my 3 closest friends in SF) and I drove (well...I drove) 2.5 hours south(ish) to enjoy a sunny day in Big Sur. As it turn out, it wasn't all that sunny, but we still LOVED it. These getaway weekends are kind of becoming our thing. How could we not take advantage of the opportunities all around San Francisco proper? Too much beauty, too little time.<br />
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Big Sur is a sparsely populated region of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Central_Coast_of_California">Central Coast</a> of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California">California</a> where the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Lucia_Range">Santa Lucia Mountains</a> rise abruptly from the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Ocean">Pacific Ocean</a>. The name "Big Sur" is derived from the original Spanish-language "el sur grande", meaning "the big south", or from "el paĆs grande del sur", "the big country of the south", referring to its location south of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monterey_Peninsula">Monterey Peninsula</a>. The terrain offers stunning views, making Big Sur a popular tourist destination. Big Sur's Cone Peak is the highest coastal mountain in the contiguous 48 states, ascending nearly a mile (5,155 feet/1571 m) above sea level, only three miles (4.8 km) from the ocean.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-4158618314076325692013-07-31T09:38:00.001-07:002013-07-31T09:38:45.104-07:00Ballet in Stern Grove<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As part of the Stern Grove Festival, Kat and I attended a free, outdoor ballet this past Sunday in Stern Grove instead of attending SF's Dore Alley festivities (Google at your own risk). Per Stern Grove Website:<br /><br /><b>Stern Grove Festival Association is a non-profit cultural organization committed to providing the people of the Bay Area with admission-free access to diverse performing arts.<br /><br />Every year since 1938, the organization presents Stern Grove Festival, an admission-free performing arts series, in Sigmund Stern Grove, a beautiful outdoor amphitheater located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco.</b><div>
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It was so romantic, and moving forward will become a regular date spot. Even in the middle of July, Kat and I bundled up prepping for the low 60 degree weather, grabbed coffee and a blanket, and eventually found a spot way up in the hills (we showed up a little late - only 45 minute before the ballet began). Yes, we had to duck under trees and branches, but I think that made the experience <i>that </i>much more fun. Yet another example of one of the many offerings this city has. Love.</div>
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Saturday, Adam and Kat picked me up in the morning before heading to Napa for a day of pooling, relaxing, drinking fancy wine (not that fancy), and eating. Before I contorted myself into the tiny back seat of her mini (along with Adam's guitar) I couldn't help myself - I had to take a picture of Adam's outfit. Essentially, he was serving everything-I-want-to-look-like realness. There was really nothing special about it (sorry, Adam) but I found beauty in simplicity. Easy, vintage, light wash Levi's cut-offs, a muted coral tank, and a basic sweatshirt complete with your standard white Chucks gave a casual but pulled-together look. Top it off with a SF Giants flat-billed hat, and he was good to go. Perfect.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-87210288179586507722013-07-24T16:52:00.002-07:002013-07-24T16:52:34.119-07:00San Francisco Symphony<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past Sunday, the SF Symphony serenaded Dolores Park with their truly magical sounds. Then again, this is coming from someone who their warm ups were actual songs. Literally, they were just making noise. #nailedit. Katherine, Matt, Adam, and I met up with a few friends, threw down blankets, de-layered (the temperature warmed up what seems like 20 degrees after the clouds dissipated), and enjoyed the show. Free, fun, outdoor things like this really make me appreciate living in a city that's nearly bursting with culture and diversity. I love it.The Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2603091136762705100.post-70538862043663172412013-07-19T10:15:00.001-07:002013-07-19T10:15:38.557-07:00TMN STYLE: 30 Under 30<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last night, Katherine and I met up with our friend, Adam, to attend a 30 Under 30 party. Other than that fact that it was swanky as shit, you needed to be on a list, and free cocktails were involved, I honestly don't know too, too much about it. I will say this - everyone TURNED. IT. OUT. Staying in the Castro bubble, it's easy to forget that people still dress up, hipster out, and w.e.r.k.<br />
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In a sea of ombre hair, high buns and bangs, bold lips, and printed rompers stood Katherine (per usual) in a league of her own. Here's the breakdown of her threads:<br />
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Shirt: Forever 21<br />
Pants: American Apparel<br />
Clutch: Vintage Haight St. Find<br />Bracelet: from Jeremy's (high end thrift)<br />
Ring: Tiffany's<br />
Shoes: Christian LouboutinThe Mended Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03115772831379152374noreply@blogger.com0