Project Pinterest: Roasted Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp
One of my new year’s resolutions was to cook more at home. I only had three resolutions, so you wouldn’t think it would be too hard… but I haven’t cooked anything other than mac & cheese or eggs lately. I’ve been looking for some easy dinner ideas on Pinterest, something that isn’t too complicated and could be easily improvised with what I already had on hand. This shrimp recipe is exactly what I was looking for!
The steps are super easy, and the shrimp pair great with pasta, rice, couscous, etc. Since Sam was eating too (he doesn’t like shrimp), I made fettuccine alfredo and added the shrimp to my portion. For leftovers the next night, I made a quick shrimp omelette. If I’d had even more leftovers I probably would have made a batch of couscous and broccoli. Lots of easy options!
The lemon and thyme were great flavors, although I wonder if using frozen shrimp detracted from how much they absorbed the seasoning. I’m not convinced the roasting was absolutely necessary, although it was certainly easy enough. Next time it might be quicker just to sauté the shrimp in some butter and add a few lemon wedges and thyme into the pan. But really, you can’t go wrong with pre-cooked shrimp! It was excellent with fettuccine alfredo or any other carb – rice, couscous, pasta, etc. Yum! I consider this a Pin-Win for sure.
Roasted Lemon Garlic Herb Shrimp
Time: 30 minutes
Cost: $5 or so
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested then cut into thin slices
- thyme
- sea salt and black pepper
- crushed garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound shrimp (I used frozen)
- spaghetti/pasta, couscous or rice for serving
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In an 8×8 glass baking pan combine olive oil, lemon zest and thyme. Olive oil should liberally cover the bottom of the pan, if it doesn’t drizzle in a little more. Season with salt and pepper. Bake in oven for 10-12 minutes, checking every few minutes. If it looks like it is getting too brown, remove and proceed to next step.While the mixture is browning in the oven, you can defrost the shrimp and cook the pasta (or whatever carb you’re serving with the shrimp). I made fettucine and after draining, I poured half a jar of alfredo sauce and let it sit covered until ready to serve.
- Remove pan from oven, add butter and move it around a little to melt. Add shrimp, garlic and sliced lemons (don’t squeeze them), toss to coat with oil mixture. Bake for 8-10 more minutes – since the shrimp are already cooked, it’s just to warm it all up and let the flavors absorb. Serve over pasta, couscous or rice (toss with additional extra-virgin olive oil and fresh-squeezed lemon or lemon wedges for serving).
The lemon and thyme were great flavors, although I wonder if using frozen shrimp detracted from how much they absorbed the seasoning. I’m not convinced the roasting was absolutely necessary, although it was certainly easy enough. Next time it might be quicker just to sauté the shrimp in some butter and add a few lemon wedges and thyme into the pan. But really, you can’t go wrong with pre-cooked shrimp! It was excellent with fettuccine alfredo or any other carb – rice, couscous, pasta, etc. Yum!
I consider this a Pin-Win for sure.
Yum! I consider this a Pin-Win for sure. Once again, Pinterest to the rescue!
Blast From My Past: Asparagus and Kidney Beans
Nope, not a recipe… ha! Instead, a stroll down memory lane…
There must be something about spring weather that gives me the urge to purge. I’ve been turning our closets inside out, crossing off neglected tasks that have been on my To-Do list for months, donating or throwing away anything unnecessary or unused. But even though space is limited, I can still find room for a few sentimental items.
Let me introduce you to a few…
When I was cleaning out the closet recently, I stumbled upon these relics from my childhood. I guess I’ve been obsessed with dolls and “old things” ever since I was little. I sewed these dolls from scraps and filled them with kidney beans… and intentionally made them “raggedy” and full of stitches for an antique effect.
I can’t remember the names I gave them or what stories I gave them (although I’m sure they were intensely complicated and fleshed out). I do remember that the first one I made – due to the green color – was an asparagus.
Yep, a doll inspired by a leggy green vegetable. Her face was drawn on with a sharpie, and I experimented with markers and clumsy embroidery for the next two dolls.
Maybe they’re a little creepy, but I can still appreciate the floppy weight and long braidable hair that I loved when I created them. I still have a bag full of clothes I made for them out of scraps – a few inches of lace became a shawl, the hem of an outgrown nightgown became a sash, a row of buttons from an old shirt became a dress, a bracelet became a necklace. I guess I’ve always been a hoarder of fabric, although these days I’m more likely to use a machine rather than do any sewing by hand. I guess I’ll keep these little gals around…
A blast from my past, for sure!
(And again, I had lots of fun with the new photo app from A Beautiful Mess!)
WIWW: May 12-18, 2013
Happy 26th birthday to me! Woohoo!
And now for another week of What I Wore Wednesday!
What I Wore Wednesday is my motivation for wearing the clothes I own, finding new ways to mix and match outfits, and not wearing the same three things all the time! I kept a fashion diary for the entire year of 2012, and now in 2013 I’m adding a bit about my days to go along with the outfit. So these weekly check-ins are a nice journal of my life too!
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May 12
tribal print top // Anthropologie via eBay
jersey skirt // old
metallic rope sandals // eBay
I take advantage of warm weather whenever it’s available, since it can be pretty hit or miss around here. Fortunately, Sunday was pretty warm so I was able to loaf around in this comfy skirt. I didn’t have the most productive day, but at least there was time to read – and of course our favorite shows Mad Men, Game of Thrones, and Veep on Sunday night.
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May 13
polka dot top // Loft
floral cardigan // Old Navy via eBay
braided pearl necklace // eBay
black pants // Banana Republic
slingback wedges // PayLess
What a Monday – foggy grey skies sure did make it hard to get out of bed. I’m ready for a vacation – good thing Memorial Day is right around the corner! I liked this combo of polka dots and flowers, so it helped that I felt cute all day. After work, I went to the gym.
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May 14
lace top // Banana Republic
navy skirt // Loft
skinny bow belt // eBay
braided wedges // eBay
I finally put together a pinterest-inspired outfit! (In fact, I was so proud of myself that I blogged about it last week.) Just a normal day… work, eat, gym, eat, sleep. Like I said… I’m ready for a break!
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May 15
chain print top // Banana Republic
coral cardigan with lace // Forever 21 via eBay
circle necklace // Groop Dealz
black pants // Loft
nude heels // PayLess
I’m still not sure that chains and lace exactly go together, but I definitely had a gleeful moment when I realized that this gold and coral necklace went with the outfit perfectly. I like it when details come together, even if no one else notices. Went to the gym again after work.
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May 16
animal print dress // Belk
beige cardigan // Ann Taylor
red coral necklace // eBay
black tights // Walgreens
ankle strap heels // eBay
One of my favorite easy dresses to wear, and it was cold enough for tights. I finally started to feel free from the congestion/cough that had been lingering for the past three weeks – thank goodness! Work was crazy busy and I definitely needed a good work out afterwards to shrug off the stress.
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May 17
pleated sheer button down // eBay
rice pearls // inherited
skinny jeans // Old Navy via eBay
silver flats // PayLess
I’m on the fence about this top – in theory, I like it a lot: pleats, lace, sheer, neutral color. But every time I try to wear it with work pants, it just doesn’t look right. It looks better with jeans, so I end up only wearing it for casual Friday since it’s still a little too dressy for weekend wear. It’s just not as versatile as I thought it would be, but it works in a pinch so I guess it stays in the closet. I skipped working out so we could go see Star Trek at the movie theater. (I’m so glad the summer blockbusters are starting to come out! I love popcorn for dinner on the weekend. Star Trek was great, action packed and entertaining, although not quite the surprise success of the first one.)
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May 18
purple hi-low top // Groop Dealz
mint chevron necklace // Groop Dealz
striped maxi skirt // Gap
metallic rope sandals // eBay
Oh man, I bought this maxi skirt on a whim but I’m so glad I did! So extremely comfortable, but easy to dress up and down! Saturday I was running around doing errands – grocery shopping, post office, Walgreens, laundry, etc. I had an eye appointment scheduled in June but there was a last-minute cancellation so I went mid-afternoon – it’s super convenient that the optometrist is located down the block! Since my birthday is this week, I’ve been justifying all kinds of shopping. New pair of glasses? Yes, please! I’ve had the same pair since high school, so I guess I’m due for something new.
Bonus!
May 18
tribal print scarf // Everyday Icing
silver flats // PayLess
Saturday night, we went to our favorite restaurant for dinner. For the night version of this outfit – ditch the necklace, add the scarf, and switch the sandals for ballet flats. And still super comfy for a fun night out!
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I’m linked up to The Pleated Poppy for WIWW! 
City Sights: Ikea
You know you’re getting older when all you want for your birthday is a trip to Ikea.
I’ve written before about our Ikea field trips for adults. It really is the ultimate toy store for adults, with life-size lego sets and plenty of opportunities to bang a mallet and imagine yourself happily coexisting in 300 square feet.
We headed out around lunch time, and public transportation went smoothly enough – take the Muni down to the Financial District, then walk over to the AC transit station and take the bus across the bay bridge to Emeryville. We decided to eat first since we were already hungry – why yes, of course we had the Swedish meatballs and lingenberry juice!
View from the window
Then we started the grand tour of the showroom. Follow the arrows!
I whipped my phone out every time we saw something we liked, so I could get a picture for scale and one for the name/item #. Much better than carrying around all those product pamphlets – what did we do before smart phones?
I did snag one of those mini pencils though to jot down a few notes… miniature anything gets me every time.
We were on the lookout for a couple storage solutions – for games/dvds since our current cases are overflowing, closet organization, and perhaps a chair for the living room. So there are a lot of pictures of Sam sitting in chairs. He was a good hubby and had lots of opinions (of course) on everything.
The Poang
I like this one a lot… the Nils
The Nils again
Maybe…?
The best office chair… too bad it’s over $200
If worst came to worst… folding chairs could work
And of course, we saw a million other things too!
I looooove this kitchen cart for craft storage!
I, Robot in Swedish is Jag, Robot… you learn something new every day!
I almost got a couple for my brother Brock… but I don’t think he needs bookends haha
possible dvd storage
I foresee myself taking one of these home…
Love this laptop table with hidden storage
After traipsing through the showroom and the cavernous basement full of home goods galore, we took a breather by the patio furniture and looked over the pictures we’d taken.
Love these lamps
A chair for the living room is what I really, really wanted, but (I think) we’ve talked ourselves out of it. I do really want more seating in the living room, but I also start feeling a bit claustrophobic when I’m surrounded by too much stuff… so I’m not sure it’s worth it when we’re already on the brink of max capacity. I could pack up my sewing area, but I don’t want to have to do that just to add more furniture. Because if the new chair doesn’t fit in the living room, then there’s absolutely no other place for a chair to go… no room in the bedroom, kitchen, or hallway… and that’s all there is. Sigh… welcome to life in San Francisco.
Speaking of which… the return trip was the worst side of public transportation. We had to wait over an hour for the bay transit bus to arrive, and when we finally got back to the city the Muni was nowhere to be found. But we’ve learned to roll with the punches, so we walked to a nearby bar and had a drink while we waited. I finished my ginger ale just in time for the 1 California to come rolling by, and then we were finally on the way home.
So we didn’t end up with anything big, but a few little happy things live with us now. This cheery napkin holder sits on our kitchen table, along with a green apple scented candle that we couldn’t resist. (Sam insisted, which I thought was pretty funny… I never knew he cared about scented candles at all.)
I’ve been wanting to try out a Pinterest pin for DIY spice mixes, so this little jar will be perfect.
A couple new storage cubes will find their way into my closet. And last but not least… the bag is plenty of fun for Cora and Tali.
We’re still debating if we should take the plunge on the chair, and I’m also eyeing that laptop table and kitchen cart… we shall see if any of it ends up in our home.
Happy birthday to me (tomorrow)! More city sights coming soon as we explore San Francisco!
Meow Monday: Cats are Weird
Cats are weird. I guess that’s an accepted fact by now.
This weekend, as I was sitting on the couch reading a book, I noticed Cora rolling around on the floor.
On top of my shoes.
She kept hugging my shoes in her paws, rubbing her head all over them, and rolling around on her back.
After a few minutes, she got up and walked away. Cats are so weird.
Project Pinterest: Pin-spired Outfits in the Real World
Today I’m celebrating the fact that I actually wore a pin-spired outfit this week!
It’s one thing to pin a bunch of cute outfits, it’s another to “shop my closet” to replicate the outfits, but it’s quite another to actually wear them… actually putting items together, wearing them out in public for work and life outside of the internet. But this week I really did it!
My inspiration was pinned some months ago, and I even tried it out last fall when I put together a post of pin-spirational outfits… but now, a season later, I actually wore it! And I got compliments and felt cute all day!
lace top // Banana Republic
navy blue skirt // Loft
brown skinny belt // eBay
braided wedges // eBay
Even though I put together a bunch of outfits inspired by pins, it didn’t translate to wearing any of the outfits out in the wild of real life. I think my issues in following through after that post was that I didn’t love the individual pieces of clothing, so I didn’t love them in other outfits either. That striped shirt was too boxy, those black leggings are too thin to wear as pants, I don’t like belting cardigans, etc. As much fun as it was to play dress-up and mimic those Pinterest looks, I never actually wore any of them outside of that afternoon. And as I’ve started to take a closer look at my closet, most of those items have actually ended up donated to the thrift store because I just didn’t love them.
So in my effort to pin some realistic style inspiration… here are some recent pins I’ve found. I’m trying to look for ideas based on items I already own, in outfits that I’d actually be comfortable wearing. Baby steps!
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I don’t have a mustard green cardigan or burgundy heels, but I like the idea of simple black and white paired with a colorful cardigan and pearls. It’s pretty similar to what I wear for a lot of work outfits, so I think I could pull it off.
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I have a few floral skirts that I don’t wear very often, and I like the idea of belting a longer white shirt on top of a skirt. I really like the army green color, although I don’t own anything in that color.
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I usually don’t think of cardigans as tops by themselves, but I like how simple a buttoned black cardigan looks with a statement skirt and (of course) pearls.
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I own a few print dresses, and it would be fun to try to style one in different ways to transition from work to weekend to a night out. I think I like the weekend look the best – jean jacket, scarf, and sandals.
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Another print dress, this time with turquoise accessories. I don’t think I would wear the shoes or purse, but I do like the idea of a black or navy print dress with the pop of turquoise jewelry.
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I have a navy lace shift dress and a skinny brown belt – I should pair them together!
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I own a striped dress, though not exactly like this, and a green cardigan, though not exactly the same shade. I wouldn’t have thought to pair them together, but it could be a great look, especially with the brown belt and wooden jewelry.
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I don’t have a coral blazer, but what I like most is the color combo – white (or lace) top, coral, and turquoise. Like the classic red/white/blue combo but a little fresher.
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Brown and black together, with turquoise jewelry. I like this color combo a lot!
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Grey pants – check, blue print top – check, coral cardigan – check, skinny belt – check! I have all the ingredients for this work outfit, I just need to put it together.
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LBD with brown belt, pendant necklace, and oatmeal knit cardigan. I definitely like this neutral combo!
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Lots of ideas… now just to put them into action! Once again, hooray for Pinterest!
Blast From My Past: Writers’ Strike
There must be something about spring weather that gives me the urge to purge. I’ve been turning our closets inside out, crossing off neglected tasks that have been on my To-Do list for months, donating or throwing away anything unnecessary or unused. But even though space is limited, I can still find room for a few sentimental items.
I’ve been trying to organize my photos lately, so of course I’ve stumbled upon all those high school mementos that I’d completely forgotten about. Among the photo albums, senior scrapbook, and yearbooks that I’ve kept from high school, I’ve also kept copies of the literary magazine I was a part of during my few years there. I haven’t thought of our high school’s literary magazine in a long time… so I had fun strolling down memory lane!
I’ve been thinking about all this lately, and trying to avoid embarrassing myself by posting my poetry and illustrations from long ago, but I’m going to share it anyway. I’m neither exalting or poking fun at my old work. It is what it is! Most of the illustrations were submitted when it came down to the final days before printing, when everyone was typing and working on the layout and scrambling to get everything finished. If something was needed to accompany a poem or short story, I would draw whatever was needed to fill up an empty space. So enjoy!
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We loved our sponsor Mrs. Smith, who commuted the 40 minute drive from her home to our high school every day—the same commute that I would make in the opposite direction when I was a school librarian years later. Mrs. Smith was energetic and encouraging, and she let us come in early and stay late after school to work on the magazine when the deadlines loomed. We even had membership cards laminated to get us past the hall monitor dragons guarding the school doors before and after the bells. I don’t think I fully appreciated the fact that us coming in early or staying late meant that Mrs. Smith was also waking up earlier, on the road earlier, spending less time with her family, working beyond the required hours. It was just fun for me and the other students, but having been in the teaching position as an adult, now I can understand better how much of a committed teacher she really was for us.
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I realize now that the details are hazy – I thought I’d worked on the magazine at least three years of high school, and that Mrs. Smith was our faculty advisor the entire time. But after flipping through the Writers’ Strike, I was only around for two issues and by the second one we had a new sponsor. It’s funny how facts get twisted around in your memory. But nevertheless, the memories of how I felt remain true. My commitment ranged from submitting a few pieces to working daily on the layout and artwork, fundraising and selling when the help was needed. But most of all, I valued my participation in the whole process and the effort involved. One year can feel like an awfully long time to a teenager, and I’m glad that my years were peppered with rewarding experiences and connections.
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Isn’t it funny how when you’re growing up, high school seems like the ultimate culmination of your entire life? All of your school years lead up to those four glorious years of high school, and there are supposed to be all those huge milestones that happen while you’re there: first dances and first boyfriends and getting your driver’s license and prom and football games and all those other expectations. And there are lots of friends and drama and activities and heartaches and hormones, and even when you graduate you still think that what you do in high school will shape the rest of your life. Then you go to college, or you get out in the world, and high school and its importance just kind of fades away. At least, that’s how it has been for me.
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The Writers’ Strike title was always a bit of a mystery to me… especially when it came to that apostrophe. We inherited the name from some long-ago students, so the meaning was never really explained… nor exactly where that pesky apostrophe should be placed. Was it one writer’s strike? Many writers’ strike? Or maybe the strike was not possessive at all, it was just a “writers strike,” a noun and verb. And the “strike” was mysterious in origin too—were we supposed to be making some sort of stance? Was the strike political in nature? Or was it more of a strike into the unknown? Or a mark? No one knew. And no one bothered to try to change it… it was what it was.
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I haven’t thought about the Writers’ Strike in a long time, but I’m glad I did!
P.S. I just got the Beautiful Mess app, so obviously I had a lot of fun playing around with the pics in today’s post! All embellishments are courtesy of the app.
WIWW: May 5-11, 2013
Another week of What I Wore Wednesday!
What I Wore Wednesday is my motivation for wearing the clothes I own, finding new ways to mix and match outfits, and not wearing the same three things all the time! I kept a fashion diary for the entire year of 2012, and now in 2013 I’m adding a bit about my days to go along with the outfit. So these weekly check-ins are a nice journal of my life too!
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May 5
green ruffle dress // gift
leopard print cardigan // eBay
grey belt // old
snakeskin flats // eBay
I got all dressed up for church, but the lousy weather kept us inside. It was too drizzly for the ten block walk (or a packed bus), but the weather was perfect for sewing… too bad I ran out of thread! I had to give up on the idea of finishing the baby quilt in time for Mother’s Day, but it was probably for the best. I forced myself to slow down and do some hand piecing instead for my mama’s present. It was nice to chill a bit since I was still feeling under the weather. Being sick is no fun!
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May 6
blue sweater // thrifted
blue print cardigan // Target via eBay
braided pearl necklace // eBay
black pants (not pictured) // Banana Republic
heels // PayLess
I love my collection of colorful cardigans – super easy to mix and match for a simple outfit. The work day was crazy, and I skipped working out so I could finish up the Mother’s Day present while there was still light out. I don’t like sewing in the dark! I got everything finished up and packaged up with my Dad’s birthday present and accompanying cards, but I was still too late… the package didn’t arrive in Alabama until after both events. Oh well…
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May 7
geometric print dress // eBay
half circle necklace // Everyday Icing
black cardigan // Loft via eBay
bow skinny belt // Target
ankle strap heels // eBay
One of my favorite eBay purchases – easy to throw on, and the print is easy to transition into any season. After work, I worked out for the first time during the week. Since I’ve made working out a habit in my life (my only 2013 resolutions still going strong!), I find that missing a few days starts to throw me off kilter. It felt great to stretch out a bit – even though I was still fighting off congestion and a lingering cough, I seem to breathe easier and sleep better after a good workout.
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May 8
geometric print top // Belk
chevron necklace // Groop Dealz
open front blazer // Loft
black skinny pants // Loft
flats // PayLess
Another easy outfit to throw together. I like how the geometric print on the top goes with the vibe of the chevron necklace. And of course, my go-to blazer lately. Work was fine but hectic, and afterwards I went to the gym.
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May 9
black top // Banana Republic via eBay
white coral necklace // eBay
blue print skirt // Gap
black tights // Walgreens
ankle boots // eBay
This skirt has languished at the back of my closet since moving (almost two years ago!), but I’ve been trying to go through my closet and either wear or donate all those items that I seldom wear. A cold snap came through even though I could get away with bare legs a couple days ago, on Thursday tights and booties were definitely necessary. I don’t mind though – after so many blazing Southern summers, I can appreciate a nippy breeze and a jacket in the middle of May. I worked a little late and changed into my Giants gear for the game.
Bonus! All decked out for the Giants vs. Braves game.
May 9
Unfortunately, it didn’t really matter what I was wearing since I was bundled up the whole night. The ballpark by the bay was seriously cold! I was lucky that my coat had a hood, but I was still shivering without a blanket or hat. Now I know for the next game – bring more layers!
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May 10
green top with studs // Deep South Pout
pendant necklace // Everyday Icing
skinny jeans // Old Navy via eBay
braided leather flip flops // eBay
here’s a running joke in our office that any time our boss declares Flip Flop Friday, the weather is bound to be cold and rainy. Sure enough… it was cold and rainy. I wore flip flops in the morning but ended up pulling out an extra pair of flats that I keep in my gym bag because my feet were too cold! After work, I went to the gym since I had missed so many other days. When I started going to The Bar Method, I did the math and figured that if I could go at least three days a week, it would be worth the money per class. Gotta get my money’s worth! Of course, after I got home we went to an Italian restaurant and I had shrimp alfredo, so obviously I’m not too concerned with my calories burned/calories consumed ratio. Ah well, Fridays are worth celebrating!
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May 11
ombre stripe top // Gap
grey leggings // eBay
grey Toms // Nordstrom’s
Saturdays are all about errands, laundry, and comfort – and this one was like any other. The best project crossed off my list was purging my closet one more time and bringing four bags of clothes to the local thrift store. It felt so good to clear out that corner of our bedroom and get rid of so much unnecessary stuff! The weather vacillated from foggy to sunny to brisk in the span of a few hours. By nightfall, it was downright cold as we walked to the movie theater to see Gatsy. (Good movie! Beautifully filmed, although we passed on the 3D. My only criticism was that the narration could be a bit distracting – it was hard to get into the story with someone constantly telling you what was happening, and I didn’t feel angry enough at Daisy and Tom by the end. I mean, I should’ve been feeling very, very angry and sad about humanity, but instead it was like… eh, at least Spiderman got to write a book about it, I guess. But other than that, pretty true to the story and excellent fodder for high school English teachers to show at the end of a Lit unit.)
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I’m linked up to The Pleated Poppy for WIWW!
City Sights: Giants Baseball Game
Last Thursday we completed another San Fran First – our first Giants game!
The BART is super conveniently located near both of our offices, so Sam and I left after work and made it to AT&T Park in plenty of time before the game started. We scoped out the stadium and concessions before settling in our seats. My favorite part was the giant coke bottle slide for kids! If only I were two decades younger…
The Giants were playing the Braves, which was a fun coincidence since I grew up watching the Atlanta Braves games with my Dad’s side of the family – occasionally at the ballpark, but mostly on TV. I was always bored by baseball, but now at least I see the fun in any event that involves eating concession food, hanging out, and people watching! It was LGBT night too (only in SF, right?!), and I was jealous that we didn’t buy the special tickets to get a free t-shirt.
We weren’t quite in the nosebleeds, but our seats weren’t exactly great. It would’ve been nice to have a better view of the jumbo tron or the bay or be closer to the players, but I still enjoyed the view of the field and the clouds rolling by… until the clouds turned into fog and the temps dropped dramatically. We had jackets since it’s always cold at night, but we forgot to factor in the bay. It was way colder than we expected!
So we huddled in our hoodies, sipped on our margaritas, and shivered until it wasn’t worth it anymore… yep, we only made it until the sixth inning! I guess we’re the definition of fair weather fans… oops!
(A word on the “margaritas”: I don’t know what we were thinking… “margaritas” from a keg were borderline disgusting… next time we’ll stick to beer or coke!)
Even though we didn’t stay for the entire game, you can’t beat the view of the bay bridge… or the empty BART train since we left early! It was fun to spend a night at the ballpark by the bay!
More city sights coming soon as we explore San Francisco!
Meow Monday: Happy Birthday to Dad!
Today’s a special day – a big Happy Birthday to my Dad!
I wish I could be in Alabama to celebrate but this cyber shout out will have to suffice. I’m so lucky to have such a great Dad, another year younger and wiser! I’ve always relished our shared sense of humor and love of history. And, of course, I’ve absorbed years of wisdom like “The point of driving is to get from Point A to Point B safely.”
I wish I had more digital pictures on my computer from my childhood – another one of those Someday projects. But I looked through what I have in my files for a few favorite moments with my Dad.
Since it’s Meow Monday, I thought I’d share this funny picture that my family used years ago for a Christmas card. Bonnie and Clyde aren’t feline, but we photo shopped our anti-social (and a bit obese) cat Jingles into the corner. Don’t you love their headgear?
Jingles sometimes had the nickname Jiggles or Jabba the Hut… I wonder why…
Happy birthday, Dad!
