A Huge Epiphany About Little Pieces

Life is about finding those little pieces of heaven. Searching the world for those tiny details that make it all worth while. We are engineered to seek the things that make our hearts beat just a little faster.

In the last year, I have found so many of these little things. I could cry thinking about how AMAZING the last year of my life has been. I am the luckiest girl in the world.

Last summer I got the amazing opportunity to go to Spain and spend 5 weeks living in the most charming town on the planet. Padilla de Duero was and always will be home. The people i met there, even though our conversations were rough through the language barrier, are my family. Salamanca left it mar on me for life, literally i got a tatto in that beautiful city. Spain is a piece of my heaven. I could go on forever about Spain, but I will save that for another blog.

After returning to the states, I spent most of the summer in my BEAUTIFUL apartment in the wonderful city of San Francisco, I have learned to appreciate every little piece of this city. I am sooo close to knowing what I want to do with the rest of my life.

I have my roof, which has become my headquarters anytime I need an escape. I can think clearly out here. Obviously, it inspired this blog.

I found the Shannon, where even 6 glasses of ice water is a great time. The company in that little bar makes me one of the happiest girls in San Francisco. I love the IRISH!!!! Whether Emmett is making me Gin and Tonics, or a cup of tea, I am as cheery as all the other Irish sitting at the bar.

I am living my life for every moment... because in the end that is what it is all about.

For my Philosophy class this semester, we discussed the idea of 'self' and 'purpose' from a religious perspective. We looked at the Christians, the Buddhists, we looked at Hinduism and even at some Philosophers ideas on the subject. On one of the last days before the final, I started this blog up on the roof. I realized that you cannot force anything, because the important things will come effortlessly.

Now, well in to Summer 2010, I know that I am on my path to discovering who I am and what it is about this world that makes me happy. This Brunette is so happy that she has this blog to record all of her discoveries.

Until my next epiphany...

<3 Always
The Brunette

Things are Changing

So I feel like I haven't written in forever. Maybe because I haven't! A few things have changed in my life. My career path is taking a slight turn. I was thinking about my future, and I realized I wanted to be able to travel when i am older, but there are other important things in life as well.

So I decided that maybe archaeology isn't where I need to be. No worries! I am finishing My degree in the Classics, but it is what happens afterward that is changing. I think I am going to go to Law School!!!

I know it's crazy, but works and I think I would kick ass in a court room! I owe this epiphany to none other than the wise man at the Shannon Arms... Emmett!

Anyways, so as of right now that is my plan... Can't wait!!!

I've got dreams to remember you...

What started as an amazing week, ended with an AMAZING weekend.

Bella and Taylor came back to the city on friday, because Bella left her debit card in my wallet from St. Patty's day. We planned on just a quick lunch, but of course, we had to make it an adventure. I took the girls up on the roof for a little bit of scenic relaxation before lunch, and then we set sale for Squatt and Gobble.
After staring at the insanely extensive menu for what felt like an hour, the girls decided on what they were going to grub on, wait for it... in Golden Gate Park. It was a beautiful day and we simply could not pass it up. We drove to the very spot that made me love the park so much just a few weeks ago and spread out a towel.

Words cannot describe how AMAZING it was to be in one of my favorite places with two of my favorite people, on such a beautiful day in San Francisco. The adventure did not end there. We pack up our things and began exploring the park on foot, it is quite a maze.

Eventually we made it back to the car and then we thought it would be nice to go to Candybar, that little desert bar that I wrote about before, needless to say the girls LOVED IT!!!

After we were uncomfortably full, we went back to my house and then ran down to the beach to try and catch the sunset. We missed it, but it was still fun just sitting in the dunes with my best friends laughing till we were crying.

This was when the girls made their decision, THEY ARE GOING TO MOVE TO SF!!! I love that my passion for this city is infecting others. After a quick beach photo shoot, we floated to the land of drugs and bums, Haight and Ashbury, for a little bit of mischief.

After Haight, we returned to my house for some more best friend bonding on the roof, just looking at the lights of the city and listening to the sound of muni.

God, I love this city.

No night at TStreet and 21st would be complete without a little trip to the Shannon to visit my man Johnny, but the girls and I were soo tired, so after a few drinks, we cut out early and went back to the house.

The night could not have been better. We conquered the city. Just the tree of us. I am sooo looking forward to more adventures in this amazing city with these girls!!

And ladies... Dirty Rich will ALWAYS ALWAYS do us dirty!!!!

<3

Gotta LOVE the Irish

So I have to say that St. Patty's was slightly more than successful. The Fab Four... Ali, Bella, Taylor and myself went to Cheesecake Factory for an early dinner. We couldn't help but spike our strawberry lemonades... God I love those girls.

Then we returned to my apartment, getting into the GREEN spirit in more ways than one! Again... I love those girls. We got ready together like old times, and of course the night would not be complete with out one of us having a wardrobe meltdown... last night was Ali's turn. :) Finally, we were ready to start the real celebrating, and we left to Mallory's for a night of mixing multiple alcohols and dancing.

At around midnight we decided that St. Patty's wouldn't be complete without a little trip to the Shannon Arms... and of course the Irish were having an AMAZING time.

I could not have asked for more on one of my favorite holidays! Honestly, it was amazing to be back with my girls drinking and being merry. I love sharing my city with people, and sharing it with the people who mean most makes all the difference!!!

Ali, Bella & Taylor... I love you girls to death... I can't wait for us all to grow old together... I know that I can always count on you guys to talk shit on the rest of the population (because they are all so much less perfect than we are). I love you all... Forever... No matter what... We will always have Jose, St. Patty's, spiked Strawberry lemonades, the Shannon, Seniores, and Sex and the City... I LOVE YOU!!!!!

Irish I was Drunk

Happy St. Patty's day!!!! I started the celebrations a few hours early last night at the Shannon, always a good time... Kristen and I then went to tacos at this delicious place in the Marina called, wait for it, Tacolicious.. I know AMAZING!!!

I love the Irish and nothing makes the Irish happier than being drunk on St. Patty's day!!! SOOOOOOOO STOKED!!!!

The girls are coming into SF tonight to celebrate the green festivities with me and then we are going to Mal's for St. Founder's Day!!! LETS GET WASTED!!!!!! If I make it through tonight I will write about what I remember!!! haha

Well I hope that everyone has an amazing day!!! GO GREEN!!!

<3
The Brunette in Green

Nothing but Sunshine

I'm sitting under the blue sky.

Yes blue, it happens sometimes in the wonderful city, and we have been blessed with three AMAZING days in a row. It seems so wrong to go to class on a day like this, but a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do.

I just want to take a nice nap on the green grass, but I fear that I would fail to wake up for Anthro. If I could just put my academic life on hold just while the weather is beautiful, I want nothing more than to be in Golden Gate Park right now with the people I love. I don't want the rain to come back, at least not until the winter returns.

The last few days have been some of my best in San Francisco. Saturday night Jessielyn and I celebrated St. Patty's day a little early at the Shannon. The St. Patty's Day Parade, which always occurs the closest Saturday to the 17th, is really just another excuse for the Irish to get wasted before the sun goes down... GOTTA LOVE THEM!!!

Emmett blamed my 7 Gin and Tonic's, and 3 beers, but I blame all the green for my blurred vision. Either way, blurred vision and all, I found a little pot of gold in the shape of Seniore's Hot wings!! YUM!!!!

Looking forward to St. Patty's day on Wednesday... Always a grand time...

<3
The Brunette

Small World in This Big City..

So what was supposed to be mellow night with a few friends, turned in to an accidental night in the Shannon. Coincidentally, I ran into five guys that I went to high school with, and after catching up over Gin and Tonics... of course... I looked over my shoulder to see all the boys who always make my night at the Shannon.

Nothing is more fun than a bunch of drunk, rugby boys. In the piles of drunken boys, and pints of Guinness, I saw my friend Alli, which was obviously a shock, because she is even younger than me.

She happened to be dating one of the boys who I have met at the Shannon a dozen times!

Nights like these make you realize just how small this big city is!!!

Sleepless in San Francisco

So I have literally gotten 10 hours of sleep since Monday. Oddly enough I feel fine. I simply can't say no to a good time, so of course Monday night I was out with the girls, and Tuesday was dinner for Kristen's birthday, the Shannon and Seniore's, to catch up with a friend that I never see. Haha

Then of course I couldn't say no to Wino, I love all my wine-aholic friends WAY TOO MUCH!

Then I realized that I had less than 24 hours to prepare for my Egyptian Culture Midterm.

Lass than 24 hours to memorize nearly 8000 years of history. Sounds impossible?

Thanks to a pot of coffee, two cups of highly caffeinated tea, endless distractions and Mr. U.V.'s help I am pretty sure that aced my midterm.

Sure I finished studying at 6:30 this morning and got in the shower and then left for school, and sure I have had just barely a single nights sleep in the last week, but that is just how I roll. And thank god I can balance my time, because I don't think I could live any other way!

I am not sure when an opportunity for sleep is going to present itself, I have a social tonight and "Philanthropic Beach Clean Up" in the morning... but eventually I will find a way to catch up. Anyways, I am out for now, until next time...

<3
The Brunette

An Important Guideline

So I decided it was a good idea last night (after 5 Gin and Tonics) to accept some friendly shots of tequila from a nice Irish boy at the Shannon. This is generally a bad idea on a Tuesday... Just thought I would let everyone know... Needless to say I am not at the top of my game today.

I also probably didn't learn my lesson.

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Decade Number 3

So it happened... I am twenty! Last week was so much fun and all my friends made it one of the best birthdays I have ever had. Sunday night I went to the Shannon (Surprise Surprise) and hung out with all the crazy Spuds. Monday, I started school and began getting back into the swing of things academically.

Wednesday... the night before my BIG DAY I went to Mallory's for Wino Wednesday and began celebrating. At mid-night the entire house sang happy birthday to me and it was so sweet! I still cant believe that I am 20 years old, but all the more reason for me to run this town.

The birthday festivities continued all the way through the weekend, Friday night I went out to dinner with Kristen, Jessielyn and Erika at Panta Rei, (The best Italian restaurant in San Francisco) and then I was surprised by a bunch of friends back at the house, including Tashina.

I was sooooooo happy to see her, it was so cool that she drove up to San Francisco from Ventura for my birthday.

Saturday night I went to Seniore's with my mom, Erin, LeeAnn and Jessielyn. Always the fanciest of times. And then it was back to the Shannon for a birthday/wedding celebration for some of the regulars. We drank and danced and drank more until the bar was closed.

Essentially, the week was AMAZING... I wasn't okay with turning twenty, but now I know that this year is going to be one of the best I have had yet. Until Next time...

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Rain can't stop me...

So my windows have been spattered with droplets of rain for two days, and it came down hard last night. The rain always makes me feel lazy and all I want to do is cuddle up and sleep. But I decided to not let the weather rain on my parade.

Kristen and I got out of the house, which was filled with the jaded emotions, and went to dinner. Dinner at a precious little Italian place in West Portal. OMG Gnocchi is the most delicious thing in the world. The little dumplings were cooked perfectly and the tomato sauce was so good. I could have eaten five plates of it, but of course I was so full by the end of the plate that I was completely uncomfortable.

But regardless of how full I was, dinner and the wonderful company made me forget about the lame rain outside. So I guess that it is important to be bold and get your self out of the house regardless of the weather.

Then the fire place at the Shannon Arms kept me warm as I sipped yet again on Gin and Tonics. Laughing about the loud Irish men and the bad music that the girls were playing.

So what could have been a night of sleeping around my house turned into a fun night out with my roommate and another drunk night at the Shannon...

I LOVE THIS CITY!!!