Last Day of Summer

Well, today was my last day of summer. It consisted of going to the "Today Show", (I'm behind the girl in the orange, on the right, taken from the TV on Ryan's phone) . . .

Walking around Central Park (88 blocks worth), getting bagels at "H & H" (Brooklyn's recommendation), getting my nails done, reading on my over heated deck (super hot today!!), cooking a yummy dinner, having a drink on our roof deck with Ryan, . . .

and eating Mr. Softy (yummy).

Not so bad! Bye Bye Summer :(

Pictures of our roof deck

Governor's Island and Freeport

Ryan and I had a great weekend exploring the New York State. Saturday we took a free ferry to Governor's Island where we rented bikes, read our books in cute red chairs and hammocks and ate lunch. The island has many old and beautiful military housing and buildings. The views from the island are spectacular. From The Statue of Liberty to Staten Island to The Financial District to Brooklyn, you could see it all. It was a beautiful day, even a bit chilly but perfect for riding around to see the sites. Ryan and I both agreed that Governor's Island is our favorite place in Manhattan right now. Unfortunately it's only open through October. We'll definitely be bringing friends when they come to visit next summer.

Our evening consisted of reading on our roof deck, playing cards on our personal deck and going to dinner at a tiny Thai restaurant in the East Village. There were maybe 15 tables and was BYOB, food was tasty and fortunately wasn't too pricey. Gotta love that!

Sunday we decided to explore some of Long Island. Someone gave us a suggestion to go to Freeport's Nautical Mile where there are restaurants and bars along the boat docks as well as live bands playing at each of them. Fresh seafood and yummy drinks are served by all. We decided to do a bit of a restaurant crawl and get a little appetizer at each place that looked appealing to us. We had a great time exploring and really enjoyed Freeport.

This is a picture of the band (can't really tell)

Now it's back to the work week, I start work on Wednesday, I feel like I'm walking into this school a little on the blind side, I'm looking forward to meeting some of the people that I'll be working with and just hearing more about the school in general. Have a great week!!!

I heart CA

Well, my two week vacation back home has come to an end. I started off, going on our annual trip, to family camp, at Stanford Sierra Camp. Had a wonderful time with hiking up to Angora with Matthew a few times, paddle boarding (which I LOVED) and visiting with friends at cocktail parties and on the boat dock. I made paper, etched glass and made a frame at crafts. All of the little kids are growing up so fast, they are so cute and seem to love camp as much as I did when I was young. We had a bit of weather the beginning of the week with hail and thunder and lightening. It reminded me of the good old times when it seemed to always rain during our week. The week flew by. Saying goodbye is always so hard but we know we will be together again next year. Right now it just seems so far away.

I was then able to have a week at home, where I visited so many friends that I love. I wasn't able to see them all which was too bad. Hopefully next time I'm home, or they will just have to come here : ). The one thing that I am missing the most, are the walks with friends. Walking and talking to the people that know me the best is something that I treasure.

Brian and Georgia's wedding was the kicker. We had a wonderful weekend being tourist in our very own San Francisco. We stayed at the Nikko, downtown. From the tour bus that took us to Momo's, the piano bar at Foley's, the beautiful wedding at the Meadow Club in Fairfax, to dancing with great friends. We all truly had a blast. Georgia looked gorgeous and Brian so handsome, they both seemed so happy and we're all so happy for them. Congratulations you guys!!!

Now, I'm back in NYC after Ryan and I got upgraded to business class which made it the best, five and half hour flight, I have ever taken. It was very exciting for me because this was the first time I have ever gotten to sit there. I wasn't planning on drinking but then when they are giving it to you for free, you kinda have to. We went all out with eating everything from warm nuts, a yummy dinner, ice cream and the hot chocolate chip cookie in the end. How could you not?? The flight flew by!

The humidity has not shown it's face yet which I am very happy about. :)

American Idiot

Ryan and I saw the Broadway musical "American Idiot" last night. We both found it very entertaining because it was the Green Day music we loved when we were in high school. The writers and producers are very cleaver, taking a soundtrack and making a great storyline out of it. The dancers were amazing, they never sat down for the full hour and 45 minute show. The thought that they do this twice a day, six days a week blows my mind.

They give you drinks in a sippy cup. Still ended up spilling red wine on me. Ooops :)