Happy (belated) birthday blog!

Yesterday marked the birthday (anniversary?) of my first blog entry. Yay! I know I've been somewhat absent from it lately. It has been a very busy summer for me and I'm trying hard to organize my life but with not much success. With that said, I will be taking a break (read: ending) this blog to focus on other priorities such as a lifestyle blog that I will be co-authoring. Check back as I will post the link to it soon. : )

My blog ADD has surfaced once again but in due time, I'll be up and running with a brand spankin' new blog. Aloha for now dear readers of Witty Wanderlusting Wordsmith. Thank you for joining me in my fun adventures this past year. It sure was a great outlet for me to share my thoughts and life happenings. I will be missing it but not so much as I'm not quite leaving the blogosphere completely. : )

Thinking out loud

The talent of this cast blows me away and I'm dying to see it live.

Possible Birthday Agenda: Fly to NY, watch American Idiot on Broadway, eat dinner, fly back to CA. : )

Long overdue July 4th update

Goodbye BBQ, hello...quesadillas? That's right, we spent 4th of July eating Mexican food at a local taqueria, La Victoria. That bottle of secret "orange sauce" is a must-have with anything eaten at this popular joint.

A trip to Shoreline to see and hear the SF Symphony play familiar tunes was quite an enjoyable experience.

The red, white and blue.

Note to self for next time: Wear warm clothing to an outdoor venue.

The hubs and I enjoying the sounds of the symphony.

There's nothing better than fireworks + music!

The twin and I after a day of gallivanting 'round the town! Thanks for coming up to spend the 4th with us. Please visit again soon! :)

Twins in the city

Jane and I taking a much-needed break at Ghirardelli Square.

From Berkeley, the two of us ventured off into the city and pretty much drove across from one end to another. To enhance the adventure even more, we crossed numerous districts on foot because that's how Alli likes to do it! : ) My apologies to anyone who has ever been victim to my strong desire to walk and walk and walk some more. If the continents were not separated by bodies of water, I would surely be making my way around the world on foot.

Firecrackers hanging out in front of a kitchenwares store in Chinatown.

Adorned open sign at Crown & Crumpet.

A dime can no longer buy you anything these days.

So do you really pay for the truffle and get the coffee for free? :)

All sidewalks should have engraved words on them.

Parking in the city=your entire paycheck.

Pom pom Dahlia found while strolling through North Beach.

Every time I visit the city, I find something new. Each time, I am amused. Great company always adds to the enjoyment.

Potato what? BALLS!

Last weekend, my 'twin,' Jane came to visit. We had a marvelous time catching up, exploring the city and of course, sampling a ton of yummy treats. Immediately after picking her up from the airport, we headed straight to Berkeley for some of Gregoire's famous potato balls. Though it's formally known as Gregoire's Restaurant, it is really more of a 'shack,' than anything else. With only 2 picnic benches outside its store-front, the battle for a seat can be pretty fierce as customers stealthily await an empty spot from across the street or around the corner. Once another potato craving hits, I will surely be on my way to grab some of these.

Warm potato balls with "special sauce" were delicious!

If you're ever in Berkeley, be sure to visit the little shack with the blue awning. :)

It's gonna be a good weekend!

My bestie (aka: twin) is scheduled to arrive shortly and I'm getting ready to head to the airport to pick her up. This is going to be a fabulous weekend! Happy 4th to you all and stay safe!