Saturday, July 31, 2004
Been spending a substantial amount of time in the city:
Thursday
Had an appointment in the morning, then went into the city. Parked at 5th Street & Mission and ate lunch at Hana Zen. We found that restaurant in our SF city guide. It got excellent reviews and was fairly inexpensive. I had donburi for the first time in my life. It was delightful, so I was pleased. Apparently, I was really hungry, because I finished it before Franny was done with half of his entree. We also had shrimp tempura.
We high-tailed it out of the restaurant, so we could walk to LaBelle Spa, which was about 7 blocks away. Noel/Arlene/Brady gave me a spafinder gift certificate for my birthday last April, so I decided to use it in SF. It was actually Franny's idea.
The spa was impressive. From the changing room to the lounge to the treatment to the ambiance...they were all heaven. The ambiance was very warm, with dark brown wood and a european theme. The lounge had a fireplace which invoked a sense of tranquility. On the center table, there was a platter filled with an assortment of fresh fruit, cheese, and crackers for guests to nibble on. As I waited to be called into my treatment room, I was given a warm compress that smelled of lavender and mint to relax my neck and shoulders. A lady came up to me with a large silver bowl and asked me if I would like a foot soak. Of course I obliged and it felt absolutely wonderful. Finally, I had the massage and it was as relaxing as expected. The whole treatment lasted 1.5 hours. I just love getting pampered.
Franny had slept in the lobby during my treatment but left before I was done to go shopping. He bought a belt at Banana Republic. We both felt a little worn out so we went back to the W Hotel and just pooped out on the bed. When we woke up, we decided to hang out at SF Center. We had a snack at Rubios and I went make-up shopping at Nordstrom. I bought a ton of stuff from Stila, but I am seriously considering returning all of it. They claimed that their gel eyeliner and mascara were smudgeproof and waterproof...but I have "proof" it isn't. Suckers.
Anyways, we had planned to eat dinner at Cicolo, but couldn't resist watching our favorite realty TV series, bb5, so we walked back to the W and ordered room service from XYZ (the restaurant on the main floor) instead. Being the health-conscious freak that I am, I had to ask if the veggies and meat were organic, and surprisingly, they all were. Very impressive. The overall service at the W was awesome.
Friday
We woke up early, wrote a letter to the D.D.A for the Loida Cruz trial, and had breakfast at a cafe on market street. I had an accupuncture appointment in Bezerkley. I don't really remember what I did on this day. Oh yes, had chiropractic appointment as well. Dr. K says that I'm moving extremely well now, so I will be cutting my appointments down starting in two weeks. Had roast chicken for dinner and then went to Ron's dense party with AC. Guess where it was? Yup, in the city. Saw Jimmy, Lani, and of course, Ron, there. It was nice to dance and have fun for a change. Haven't done that in awhile. But it was a total alcohol free night. I arrived home at 1am, but it felt like 5am or something. Man, i'm getting old.
Saturday
Woke up at 7am. I have no idea why. Went back to sleep and then got ready for Elijah's first birthday. He's getting so big. He is Ellis' mini-me. They look totally alike. We didn't really stay there long because we did some errands and then went to the guys picnic at Lake Elizabeth. There was good food and everyone played volleyball or dodgeball. The guys did their usual "rap*ing" session. It was funny. I took some good photos.
Tomorrow
Franny and I are going back to you know where...the c - i - t - y. Franny has been itching to go to the Museum of Modern Art. Poor guy hasn't been able to go since we have been so busy. But we are finally making it in there tomorrow. We also get to watch the musical. Yay!
Okay, I am to tired to continue this. I need some quality sleep. Nite, nite...
Thursday
Had an appointment in the morning, then went into the city. Parked at 5th Street & Mission and ate lunch at Hana Zen. We found that restaurant in our SF city guide. It got excellent reviews and was fairly inexpensive. I had donburi for the first time in my life. It was delightful, so I was pleased. Apparently, I was really hungry, because I finished it before Franny was done with half of his entree. We also had shrimp tempura.
We high-tailed it out of the restaurant, so we could walk to LaBelle Spa, which was about 7 blocks away. Noel/Arlene/Brady gave me a spafinder gift certificate for my birthday last April, so I decided to use it in SF. It was actually Franny's idea.
The spa was impressive. From the changing room to the lounge to the treatment to the ambiance...they were all heaven. The ambiance was very warm, with dark brown wood and a european theme. The lounge had a fireplace which invoked a sense of tranquility. On the center table, there was a platter filled with an assortment of fresh fruit, cheese, and crackers for guests to nibble on. As I waited to be called into my treatment room, I was given a warm compress that smelled of lavender and mint to relax my neck and shoulders. A lady came up to me with a large silver bowl and asked me if I would like a foot soak. Of course I obliged and it felt absolutely wonderful. Finally, I had the massage and it was as relaxing as expected. The whole treatment lasted 1.5 hours. I just love getting pampered.
Franny had slept in the lobby during my treatment but left before I was done to go shopping. He bought a belt at Banana Republic. We both felt a little worn out so we went back to the W Hotel and just pooped out on the bed. When we woke up, we decided to hang out at SF Center. We had a snack at Rubios and I went make-up shopping at Nordstrom. I bought a ton of stuff from Stila, but I am seriously considering returning all of it. They claimed that their gel eyeliner and mascara were smudgeproof and waterproof...but I have "proof" it isn't. Suckers.
Anyways, we had planned to eat dinner at Cicolo, but couldn't resist watching our favorite realty TV series, bb5, so we walked back to the W and ordered room service from XYZ (the restaurant on the main floor) instead. Being the health-conscious freak that I am, I had to ask if the veggies and meat were organic, and surprisingly, they all were. Very impressive. The overall service at the W was awesome.
Friday
We woke up early, wrote a letter to the D.D.A for the Loida Cruz trial, and had breakfast at a cafe on market street. I had an accupuncture appointment in Bezerkley. I don't really remember what I did on this day. Oh yes, had chiropractic appointment as well. Dr. K says that I'm moving extremely well now, so I will be cutting my appointments down starting in two weeks. Had roast chicken for dinner and then went to Ron's dense party with AC. Guess where it was? Yup, in the city. Saw Jimmy, Lani, and of course, Ron, there. It was nice to dance and have fun for a change. Haven't done that in awhile. But it was a total alcohol free night. I arrived home at 1am, but it felt like 5am or something. Man, i'm getting old.
Saturday
Woke up at 7am. I have no idea why. Went back to sleep and then got ready for Elijah's first birthday. He's getting so big. He is Ellis' mini-me. They look totally alike. We didn't really stay there long because we did some errands and then went to the guys picnic at Lake Elizabeth. There was good food and everyone played volleyball or dodgeball. The guys did their usual "rap*ing" session. It was funny. I took some good photos.
Tomorrow
Franny and I are going back to you know where...the c - i - t - y. Franny has been itching to go to the Museum of Modern Art. Poor guy hasn't been able to go since we have been so busy. But we are finally making it in there tomorrow. We also get to watch the musical. Yay!
Okay, I am to tired to continue this. I need some quality sleep. Nite, nite...
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