We listened to a bunch of music, and chatted about how excited we were about the weekend. We got to the motel in good time. We had planned on cleaning up and going for a walk to explore the neighborhood, but we kind of got sidetracked by a comfy bed and before we knew it, it was time to clean up and get in our fancy clothes for dinner. Now, I had just washed my hair and can only wash it twice a week or so, so I sent Rich down to get a shower cap. Well, they didn't have any. I was bummed to have to shower holding my head back out of the stream. Rich thought he had an idea. Use the bag from the ice bucket. While I didn't do it, I thought it was very nice of him to attempt to not only come up with a solution, but model how said solution would work.
We got all gussied up and headed out to dinner, but not before I made him take a picture of the sign.
We went to dinner at a really nice restaurant called Boulevard. We met up with some friends of mine, Drue and Paul. Lovely conversation and spectacular food was shared. Afterwards we parted ways. We were going to go see a friend of mine who dj's at a strip club, but we were tired so we just decided to go back to the motel, since we planned on getting up super early for brunch.
Sunday morning we were both up by 6. I know! We're like old folks. So we snuggled and talked until we could get up to get ready for this place I have been wanting to try for breakfast called Plow. We thought it opened at 7. We got there and learned it opened at 7 on weekdays, and 8 on the weekends for brunch. This worked out fine. We watched some funny Ricky Gervais clips on YouTube on my phone, then walked around the quaint little neighborhood the restaurant was in. We took pictures and got in some exercise on those hilly streets of SF. Then the breakfast place opened. We had the most delicious food...AGAIN. This became kind of a theme for the trip. We ate our way through the city.
After breakfast we headed out to the neighborhood called the Mission to explore before heading to the MOMA to see a few art shows. We went to see the drawings of Richard Serra, but I wasn't really in to that. Instead I got drawn in to a photo exhibit that evoked so much emotion, I found myself just staring at some pieces like those annoying people where you want to say, "Move on pretentious!" http://www.sfmoma.org/exhib_events/exhibitions/430 But you should check it out. It was really beautiful. Her use of space and light was something to behold.
After that we had a goal of having ice cream for lunch, so we headed over to the famous Humphrey Slocombe ice cream parlor. I had one scoop of peanut butter curry ice cream, and one scoop of blue bottle vietnamese coffee. Both were superb. Rich had cinnamon brittle and candied ginger. Of course I had to taste them to make sure he wasn't getting poisoned. They were delicious as well. We peered across the street and saw a Pupusaria. We had ice cream and pupusas for lunch instead of just ice cream. Then, we headed out of the city.
We saw this awesome building, that happened to be some sort of police sub station on our way through town. I thought it was pretty awesome that the police had allowed the building to be tagged in different colors all over.
I know, sick right? I do adore that boy, even though he has been known to drive me crazy on occasion. It was a much needed break from my every day life, and I'm glad I got to share it with him.
Tomorrow he takes me to get my Essure procedure. I'm a tiny bit nervous, but also very excited. I'll talk about that more tomorrow.
The ice bucket bag was a pretty great idea...as evidenced by his modeling. Sounds like a good time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteAlso, thanks for introducing me to ful. Never heard of it, want to try it.
He is all about problem solving. Unfortunately, there was no way I could put that bag on my head. I was able to shower holding my head back, and only got my hair a little wet. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a great time.
If you decide to make ful, try to find canned, already peeled fava beans. If you buy dried fava beans you have to peel them. Huge undertaking. Unless you can find smaller fava beans. Those don't require peeling. It's a delicious dip. I toasted up some baguette for it but it's best on toasted pita. Kind of like hummus, but with a cinnamon flavor. I love it.
Glad that you had a nice time! I'm with you on the whole not bringing the $$ thing, but men sometimes don't think of these things. That's why they got us ;) lol
ReplyDeleteI know why it happened. I told him if he showed up late again I was asking for my house key back and sending him on his way. I can't stand when people don't keep their word. To me, every time you say, "I'll be there at 6" and come 6:30 you're still not here, you've just made yourself a liar. I hate liars. So we're currently working with that and he was really afraid of being late. So I get it. He's trying, and I accept that for now.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great trip, and then he came over again last night to visit for a while since we can't have sex for a week after my surgery. Haha. He showed up on time for that! :)