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sunday funday…

Sometimes the best weekends are the ones with no plans. Waking up casually on a Sunday without a long list of to-do’s or obligations to be somewhere is my kind of stay-cation.

Last Sunday was a scorcher in San Francisco (~26c/78f) so we knew we had to head out and enjoy the sun. One of our favourite weekend stops is Philz Coffee. It is hard to brave the lines on weekday mornings and it just tastes better when you aren’t in a rush.

After ordering our usuals (him- Tesora, me- Ecstatic Iced), we started on our walk. The South of Market neighborhood is generally pretty quiet on the weekends, but Folsom Street still has a busy vibe with lots of brunch spots and shops open.

We made a stop at SoMa StrEatfood Park to get a snack. The food truck park is packed on Sundays and has a really fun atmosphere. Lots of families, live music and of course, bottomless mimosas! The toughest part about going there is choosing where to eat amongst all of the trucks. We finally settled on Old World Food Truck which specializes in Eastern European and Jewish Soul Food.

We ordered pierogis and fried pickles to share. Although the wait was exceptionally long for food truck fare, the sauce and toppings on the pierogis were well worth it.

We continued on our walk and made our way into The Mission. Because we have done this walk so many times, new graffiti, sign changes and a fresh coat of paint rarely go unnoticed.

We headed to ‘our spot’ in Dolores Park for a well deserved lie down in the park. To say it was busy would be a HUGE understatement.

Because the park was so busy, it was less relaxing than we had anticipated. After a couple of hours of people watching, we decided to head back to SoMa but first get another snack along the way.

Curry Up Now opened their first brick & mortar location last month. Martin was craving their ‘sexy fries’- sweet potato fries covered in chicken curry, onions and cheese so we stopped in. Think Indian style poutine with crunchy raw onions on top. Hits the spicy and junk food cravings with one dish.

Good food, perfect weather and quality time with my favourite person. It was a great Sunday.

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alt summit nyc…

I’m going to Alt Summit NYC! I have been dying to attend an Alt Summit since I started blogging 2 years ago and can’t wait to see the line up of speakers and workshops.

Besides being held in one of my favourite cities (hello, NYC!), I’m excited to meet like-minded people and learn more about what it takes to be a good blogger. I’m not the best at connecting with other bloggers offline and hope that ALT NYC will be the push I need to get more involved in San Francisco.

Are you heading to ALT NYC? Fellow ALT Summit newbie MJ has created a Pinterest board of attendees. It’s a great heads up on who else will be there too!

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{life} cutting it off for good…

Last month I took a huge leap and cut over 12 inches of my hair off! I had been wanting to donate to Locks of Love for years and there was no better time than the beginning of 2013.

Fellow patrons at Code Salon were gasping in horror as they watched the stylist hack off my ponytail. Yep, that’s a lot of hair.

It has been a month of transition and figuring out how to style the new ‘do. It definitely isn’t my favourite look, but hair grows and it will be long again before I know it. I am so happy that I was able to donate and help disadvantaged children suffering from medical hair loss. No regrets here.

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{life} hello 2013…

After sticking to my resolutions (for the most part) last year, I am excited to set up some new goals for 2013.

- Seek out inspiration offline. Monthly visits to SF favourites like the MoMa, DeYoung and take more photowalks with my REAL camera. (sorry, iPhone!)

- Get back in touch with my DIY side. My Pinterest boards and household to-do projects are calling me to get hands on creative in 2013.

- Challenge myself in the kitchen. In 2011 I experimented with a recipe a week which really helped me learn a lot more about basic cooking techniques and ingredients. This year, I want to take a similar approach but stretch my capabilities by dipping into new territory. Whether it be delving into niche region cuisine (Thai, Indian, Chinese) or mastering Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguingnon, I want to push myself to cook tougher dishes.

Last year, it helped to have resolutions published on my blog for the world to see and to hold myself accountable for. Although they are by no means ‘life changing’, I like to stick to goals I can see myself enjoying and keeping up with throughout the year. I encourage all of you to think about what you want out of 2013 and push yourself to achieve it!

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{life} new traditions…

Last Friday, we purchased our first Hanukkah menorah. My husband is half Jewish (albeit on his father’s side) and loved his childhood memories of lighting the menorah. Although neither of us are particularly religious, the symbolism and spirit of the holidays is big in our hearts.

With holiday music blaring and cookies baking in the oven, we decorated our place with twinkling lights, a statuesque tree and as the finishing touch, put our new menorah in the window. Hanukkah starts tomorrow (December 8th) and with the lighting of our first candle begins a new tradition in our mini family.

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