The Candybar

Warm colors, abstract decor, the smell of cinnamon and espresso. I couldn't have asked for a better way to wind down my weekend.

Last night, I went to this little dessert lounge at Fulton and Divisidero, called "Candybar." Basically it is a little restaurant, but instead of appetizers and entree's, there is cocktails and desserts.

I went as a celebration with a few of my AGD sisters because of our good grades. It was one of the best Strive for Pi Events I have been to yet.

I got the Chocolate Butterscotch Brownies which is obviously brownies that had butterscotch chips in them. The mini brownies were accompanied by candied walnuts and and Thyme ice cream... It was delicious. (Minus my allergic reaction to the walnuts, but I knew what I was getting myself into when I ordered it, and boy was it worth it.)

I can't wait to get back to the Candybar.

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The Brunette
(With a sweet tooth)

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

The Sunshine Guideline

So, as promised, I am doing my best to write a guideline to living the best life possible in San Francisco. Possibly the MOST important guideline is taking FULL advantage of the sunny days in this AMAZING city.

Yesterday, I had tons of Latin Translations and plenty of Philosophy homework, but I decided to spend the day in the beautiful Golden Gate Park with my beautiful roommates. The Sun was shining and it was impossible to keep a smile off my face. It was a perfect day to lay out in the sun, under the trees, smoking a little green and laughing about nothing. It is those days that I will always remember.

After the sun started to go down, the grumble in our tummies led us to Japantown for some delicious sushi... and a crazy black man who we thought had a gun, but that is a different story.

After sushi, there was a little scream from our our sweet tooth. It said "Ice Cream" so we all pulled out our smart phones and found the nearest shop that could give us what we were craving.

By the time we got home, it was dark and cold, and sure enough, I woke up this morning to rain on my window, so I am thanking the San Francisco Sun gods for blessing me and my city with the day of beauty!!!

Ciao
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New Laptop... New Outlook

So I FINALLY convinced my dad that it was time for me to upgrade to a Mac... THANK GOD!!! My PC was pretty much done for. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE my MacBook... It was my parents Valentines day gift to the person they love more than anything in this world, yours truly...

But I am back to conquering this city, one day at a time. I went up to Twin Peaks on sunday and it was beautiful!!! There was no fog over the city and you could see all the way to the bridge, it was amazing and kinda put me back in prospective. I just realized how lucky I am to live in this city. I decided that NOTHING is going to hold me back anymore, including childish boys who think about no one but themselves... Which brings me to the next thing I want to rant about.

I HATE more than anything, when people play games, simply because I don't play them. I am far to honest and complex to confuse myself further with games. So when someone pulls out all the stops and decides that it is necessary to give me the run around, I kinda lose my head. I refuse to let anyone affect me the way that a particular someone has in the last few weeks. Ever again! I received a "Happy Valentines day, I guess" text at 11:39pm, which screams... "I am trying to fuck with your head!" What the hell does "I guess" mean? So I called up said boy and basically told him to call me when he decided to act his age not his shoe size (which is a 10 by the way). So after an brief episode of angry tears, I put my chin up, smiled and reminded myself that it is his loss...

Anyways... Let's see if I can fallow my own rules...

Ciao for Now

<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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