On Sunday, I tried surfing for the very first time in Pacifica, CA. I had signed up for a two-day beginning surf clinic with my pal, Nathaniel. I didn't ever manage to stand on the board long enough to "catch a wave", so I don't think you can call what I did "surfing." But it was fun, and since the first day was cancelled due to rain, I still have another lesson ahead of me, already paid for.
After three ours, I was beat. Exhausted from the activity and being thrashed around by the ocean.
The next day, my arms were so damn sore from carrying the board around, I could barely dress myself.
I hope next time I actually manage to stand on the board whilst in the water!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
All fun and games until...
someone gets clocked in the head by a bridal bouquet!
Yep, that someone was me. I was dragged out by the bride (so I couldn't say no) to go be among the three other non-enthusiastic single women who were supposed to vye for the bouquet. One woman hid behind me and pushed me as the bouquet was thrown; I ducked down and put my hands over my head; and I don't know what the other two were doing. All I know is that I got hit in the back of the head, and when the flowers fell to the floor, the others decided since they hit me first, I had to keep them.
Perfect.
Yep, that someone was me. I was dragged out by the bride (so I couldn't say no) to go be among the three other non-enthusiastic single women who were supposed to vye for the bouquet. One woman hid behind me and pushed me as the bouquet was thrown; I ducked down and put my hands over my head; and I don't know what the other two were doing. All I know is that I got hit in the back of the head, and when the flowers fell to the floor, the others decided since they hit me first, I had to keep them.
Perfect.
Monday, October 23, 2006
This is my San Francisco blog. Welcome to my San Francisco blog. I kiss you!!!!
In March 2006, I left San Francisco to travel for six months. I returned at the end of August. Since then, I have been reacclimating nicely. Sure, nothing as exciting as sleeping in a ger, climbing the Great Wall, sneaking a photo a Jesus Action Figure with Terracotta Warriors, or watching Mongolian wrestling...but...fun and fulfilling just the same.
About two weeks after I was back, I started working for Wheeler Street Design, small Web design firm based in Santa Rosa. The company is run by three fellows I've known for a few years (two of whom I'd worked with before). I am basically a Project Coordinator, but since I have some HTML and Web experience, I am able to lend those skills to projects as well. There was no difficult transition period involving me spending hours on the Internets searching for a job.
So far, the job has been going very well. I spent the first two weeks working on a big Web site that consumed much of my time: 126.5 hours to be exact. But...my work load has decreased dramatically. The other great thing is that I get to work from home. But, since the company office is in Santa Rosa, not far from where my mom lives, I can go visit the office every two weeks or so and stay the night at my mom's and visit her and my stepdad as well!
In addition to the job, I am also getting a move on with our next issue of en fuego. Lots of exciting content planned for this issue, but you'll just have to wait until next April to read it!
About two weeks after I was back, I started working for Wheeler Street Design, small Web design firm based in Santa Rosa. The company is run by three fellows I've known for a few years (two of whom I'd worked with before). I am basically a Project Coordinator, but since I have some HTML and Web experience, I am able to lend those skills to projects as well. There was no difficult transition period involving me spending hours on the Internets searching for a job.
So far, the job has been going very well. I spent the first two weeks working on a big Web site that consumed much of my time: 126.5 hours to be exact. But...my work load has decreased dramatically. The other great thing is that I get to work from home. But, since the company office is in Santa Rosa, not far from where my mom lives, I can go visit the office every two weeks or so and stay the night at my mom's and visit her and my stepdad as well!
In addition to the job, I am also getting a move on with our next issue of en fuego. Lots of exciting content planned for this issue, but you'll just have to wait until next April to read it!
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