Urban Girl Almanac: Summer!

This has been a really busy, fun week. Work has been nuts and San Francisco has finally hit summer. The city is in full bloom! Here’s what I learned:

• I’m so glad that the post office still gives stamps in wax envelopes.
• Why do sandwiches taste so good. I think it’s the pickles.
• Everyone in the city dresses cutely when it’s warm.
• My new hair salon is lovely.
• Plans for the LAC anniversary party are coming along.
• I’m surprised to discover that I really enjoy playing music. Playing bass guitar with Rob leaves me feeling almost euphoric. A far different experience than my junior high clarinet career.
• I have a talent for picking sweet honeydew.
• A big salad with mushrooms, carrots, pistachios and cheddar cheese is an ideal summer dinner.
• Live Sushi isn’t much to write home about.
• A good blowout is an incredible thing.
• Negative people are a drag.
• Wedding planning: I’m in the process of choosing a caterer and finding a seamstress for my dress.
• Cities are all about change. New restaurants, stores and friends arrive. And, unfortunately, they also leave. I’m so sad that Ben and Stacey are moving away.
• I wish I could move up to being a certifiable V1 boulderer.
• I’m kind of obsessed with the Mandy Moore song “All Good Things.” And Sara Bareilles’ “Love Song” has been stuck in my head for a couple days.
• Rob’s noted that I’ve been hyper this week. It’s true and has led to some funny moments. Must be all the sun.

Have a fantastic Labor Day weekend! Eat a lot of potato salad for me!