Okay, I know this was over a month ago, but I have to share because...
OMG.
Air Guitar is AWESOME!
On June 6, two of my BFF's took us to what we thought was going to be a bunch of nuts rock out on stage like idiots. Which it was, but we had no idea that meant it was going to be SO FREAKING ENTERTAINING!
And below are some action shots...my friends knew one of the performers by the stage name Dirty Airy (he came in second by the way! woo hoo!), so I had to squeeze up to the front and get pics of the big finale with all the contestants strumming their air guitars to "Free Bird."
It was an amazing moment. Strange. But amazing.
Oh, and I am SOO going again next year, if anyone wants to join me!
I am so happy that I inspired so many of my friends to get up and moving. While I didn't walk 10,000 steps every day, this challenge has definitely changed my daily routine for the better. I walk to the MUNI station every morning, walk home every night, and generally more active. I hope it has done the same for you.
Now, my coworkers and I have come up with ANOTHER challenge...actually, it's a contest. We're going to all workout, no matter the length or the difficulty, and mark it down on the calendar. Whoever has worked out the most times in the month will win, well, something. Our first idea was a beer or cookie...but that really defeats the purpose. But anyways, we're all off to a good start.
The other night it was a cold windy SF evening, so I decided instead of a jog, I would try one of the workout videos streamed to the computer on Netflix. I've always wanted to learn how to dance, but since I have two left feet bigger than any ever encountered, I am way too embarrassed to go to a class setting...yet. So I decided to try one of the Crunch Dance videos.
That blonde girl on the right is even more obnoxious than the host. Yes, really. SO how did I do? Let's just say that half way through I gave up paying attention to the lady and started doing my own booty dance.
I wasn't fooling Archie. He knew this was worse than even the blooper reel of "So You Think You Can Dance" and by the look on his face, I think he was starting to get concerned that I was having some kind of attack.
I'm not giving up though. I'm going to figure out that top-tap-shuffle thing if it kills me...or the cat.
Most of the stuff we get forwarded are, let's face it, big piles of cheeze. But every now and then there's something that makes you actually L.O.L. and you totally get sucked in...and those are the ones to share. Here's a couple that I was sent by my clever friends and coworkers that are worth checking out. Enjoy!
It was exciting to have my birthday fall on a Friday night!
It meant that all my friends could come out to one of my favorite bars to celebrate. 83 Proof is the perfect mix of expert cocktails, casually yet classy atmosphere, easy to get to, and comfy decor.
Located behind the Walgreens on First Street between Market and Mission, it was a central location for all my wonderful friends who came from as far away as Sacramento and Fresno. (Have I mentioned that I am the luckiest girl in the world for having such AMAZING friends!)
We hung out in the mezzanine, overlooking the bar. It was perfect for a party, because we could all hang out and be relaxed...it was like having a private space.
I drank my favorite drink all night, Sweet Tea infused Vodka with 7-up, twist of lime and bitters....sooo yummy! (Thank you Skye, nobody makes a drink like you!)
It was the perfect night and I couldn't have asked for more from a birthday. Thanks for hosting, 83 Proof!
Sorry I've been MIA...my birthday week kicked my butt! It was SUPER fun and I think it was one of the best I can remember, but it wore me out. Don't worry, I will fill you all in on the details.
Then on Wednesday, some of my BFF's and I had our first of the Birthday Dinners at Sauce in Hayes Valley. It's one of my fave backup restaurants. They have good food that you can depend on and that can please the whole range of taste buds. My faves are the Portobello Mushroom Fries, Tomato Bisque (it comes with little mini grilled cheese sandwiches, how perfect!) and the Beet Salad. Oh, and they always have yummy desserts!
Being a creative-type, I've always kept my eye out for clever advertising. I can't help it. That's how my design teachers taught me. Living in SF is a great place for checking out the most clever ads -- especially the campaigns that blanket the underground MUNI stations.
The most recent one that caught my eye was for Miracle Whip. Yes, really. I know, I was completely surprised, too. They were being quite agressive, clever and avant garde, especially for a condiment. Their concept centers around "Are you mayo or are you miracle whip?"
And then it directly ties the consumer and their personal identity to the product, by putting sayings like "Are you bland or bold?" on the walls. "No mayo allowed beyond this point" on the floor. The background is all done to look like painted plywood billboard space. This is totallly not what I was expecting from mayo.
Oh, excuse me.
Apparently Miracle Whip is NOT Mayo.
I never knew that! But now I sure do.
Here's some more pics of the Powell Street eastern most entrance:
This memorial day, my friends and I got together for a rooftop barbeque in SF. Except for the wind and a couple of missing buddies, it was perfect. Yummy steak, chicken, beer, wine, grandma's secret recipe coffee cake (the best ever, Susan!) and lots of other great eats.
I decided to make a new coleslaw recipe I found and it was delish. The recipe made two big containers full and we ate almost all of it! It's a little bit sweet and a little spicy, which in my opinion, is the perfect combo. The Food Network has lots of great recipes...I'm always finding something that's unique, yet still pretty simple to make.
Let me know if you give this one a try for yourself!
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