oh darn these hills!

Wheee! My San Francisco minibreak hath arrived! Whoo!

Had a wee little breakfast, toodled around on the internet (still no info about jobs), and then at 12:30 I hopped in the car, plugged Carmen & Josh's address into the GPS and off I went! And I promptly got on the freeway headed south instead of north. Durrr! But I managed to turn myself around and boom, off I went!

It was a beautiful, brilliant, sunny, warm, lovely day. Wonderful! Was wearing short pants and Dad's Cambridge tank and feeling quite happy with everything. Got all the right turns coming into the city. Traffic was dense on 19th, but not intolerable, and soon enough I was at their lovely cute house. It was squeezed right in, and it has wood shingles and it is darling. They have much art, and everything is designed and wonderful. One of the top houses I've visited, it must be said.

We had pina coladas and lounged in their little back yard area (they have a back yard! Fancy that). I applied some sunscreen, because we'd be outdoors and I think my skin is just about tan enough. Sure it can take a little more sun, but if I didn't apply it today, I would have been properly burnt for sure.

Up the hill we went to this mini park that overlooked Sunset and Inner Sunset. I drew a little bit. Down the hill we went to 9th and got some gelato. Yum. I had the creme brule flavor. So good. From there, we walked back to the house and rested a bit. Then it was biking time! Josh moved the seat on a mountain bike as far down as it would go, but it was still a smidge too high (I have short legs). But I managed. Zoom! Down the hill, down through Golden Gate Park, and down to the beach! Yaaay!

The water was cold, but the type of cold that I am used to. If I had a swim suit, I would have swum in it. But I didn't, so I didn't. I waded a bit, and that was nice. We three sat in the sand and absorbed warmth. Josh and Carmen mentioned that it was the nicest day in a long while. Is it all downhill from here, San Francisco weather wise? Hmmm.

The ride back was killer. All up hill, and me massively out of shape. Back in the day (aka a year ago) I could have done it without stopping, but I definitley ended up needing a breather after the park. Wheeew! My bike was also a bit heavier with fat tires, but that isn't the best excuse.

I drank several glasses of water upon my return. Boy howdy I did.

Dinner was sushi, which I helped roll! Salmon sushi. Eel sushi. Delicious sushi. Yum nums.

My bum hurts from the bike riding, and my thighs are pretty spent as well. Blimey!

I showed Carmen Adventure Time. I couldn't quite gauge her reaction, but she did seem to dig it a bit? I think?

We played a couple rounds of Dominion, and I came up last both rounds. Nate and I should play Dominion. I think he has his own box of it, somewhere. Get our skills up and then take them on! Yeah!

After that, we watched an episode of Enterprise, chatted, and then it was beddy bye time. Tomorrow will be more fun! Yay!