Ok, so I got a few bday wishes here and there today, and so far I've been pampered and had one of the greatest birthdays ever!!! I have friends that came in from San Diego just to see me!! Hehe, yea have I ever said that I have the greatest friends ever? Well it's true.
Since Thursday, I've been able to see my city in a whole new light. I've been able to eat at these awesome places that I've never heard of but would definitely try again. I've been to museums, art galleries, shopping centers, pubs, movie houses, cafe's, bistros, you name it and of course I'm staying in one of the most awesome hotels I've ever set foot in.
I think I've found my new 'home' is all I can say. I was in this area early last year and I absolutely loved it, after spending the past weekend uptown all I can say is that I am simply amazed by the culture and surroundings that have been presented to me. I can't help but shift my focus to this little mecca of uptown paradise. I see myself living here within the next two years and I think that goal is very reasonable and attainable.
I've not had my ultimate favorite food : Sushi : since I've been here, mostly cause of budget restraints and I just don't want to be disappointed. Tonight, my friends and I drove the five blocks to this awesome sushi house, I would have suggested we walked but its raining and 30 degrees out. We sat in a table that appeared to have us sitting on the floor, ordered so much food from the menu and shared it all, had some warm sake, miso and lots of ginger.
The creme de la creme was going for dessert afterwards. I had mentioned I wanted a small cake (even thought I really don't like pastries) but earlier in my trip there was an ice cream shack that caught my eye and my friends being the ultimate friends that they are, remembered this, so off we all drove, in the pouring rain to this little ice cream stand. Turns out the ice cream can be served as an ice cream sandwich between two cookies of your choice. Oh yea. Let the drooling commence. I ordered a cranberry oatmeal and macadamia white chocolate with coffee ice cream. My friends ordered their choice. It was bliss!
Afterwards we all came back to the loft and had our version of intelligent conversation all over a bottle of pinot grigio. I couldn't have asked for a better end to an awesome day. Too bad it all ends tomorrow, and we all go back to our normal lives. It was fun while it lasted, and someday I hope to repay the favor.
Did I mention how much I love my friends? They're awesome!
Since Thursday, I've been able to see my city in a whole new light. I've been able to eat at these awesome places that I've never heard of but would definitely try again. I've been to museums, art galleries, shopping centers, pubs, movie houses, cafe's, bistros, you name it and of course I'm staying in one of the most awesome hotels I've ever set foot in.
I think I've found my new 'home' is all I can say. I was in this area early last year and I absolutely loved it, after spending the past weekend uptown all I can say is that I am simply amazed by the culture and surroundings that have been presented to me. I can't help but shift my focus to this little mecca of uptown paradise. I see myself living here within the next two years and I think that goal is very reasonable and attainable.
I've not had my ultimate favorite food : Sushi : since I've been here, mostly cause of budget restraints and I just don't want to be disappointed. Tonight, my friends and I drove the five blocks to this awesome sushi house, I would have suggested we walked but its raining and 30 degrees out. We sat in a table that appeared to have us sitting on the floor, ordered so much food from the menu and shared it all, had some warm sake, miso and lots of ginger.
The creme de la creme was going for dessert afterwards. I had mentioned I wanted a small cake (even thought I really don't like pastries) but earlier in my trip there was an ice cream shack that caught my eye and my friends being the ultimate friends that they are, remembered this, so off we all drove, in the pouring rain to this little ice cream stand. Turns out the ice cream can be served as an ice cream sandwich between two cookies of your choice. Oh yea. Let the drooling commence. I ordered a cranberry oatmeal and macadamia white chocolate with coffee ice cream. My friends ordered their choice. It was bliss!
Afterwards we all came back to the loft and had our version of intelligent conversation all over a bottle of pinot grigio. I couldn't have asked for a better end to an awesome day. Too bad it all ends tomorrow, and we all go back to our normal lives. It was fun while it lasted, and someday I hope to repay the favor.
Did I mention how much I love my friends? They're awesome!
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