The train station had very light traffic this morning. I suspect that most people have already made their journey home to be with their love ones this Thanksgiving day.
This is the first time I'll be having Thanksgiving without the presence of my own family. My mom and my sister are currently enjoying the tropical weather of the Philippines. There's no such thing as Thanksgiving day there. In fact only United States and Canada celebrates Thanksgiving day and Canada already had theirs sometime in early October.
This year has definitely been a year of many firsts for me. I'm looking forward to meeting a handful of new people, hear their stories, laugh at their jokes, get plumped and give Thanks.
I have so much to be grateful for this year. I'm grateful for my clean bill of health and that goes for my family and other love ones. I'm thankful for the wonderful people in my life for providing continuous support and an endless source of love. I am grateful to you for taking the time out your busy schedule to somehow connect with me in spirit through this medium of communication.
If I'm in your thoughts and you in mine, then we are closer than we'll ever be.
This Thanksgiving, let's all make the conscious effort to not just go through the motions. Let's all pretend that this is our first Thanksgiving meal and last. Suspend your judgment, get to know the person next to you even better. Yes, it could be your ultra politically correct aunt who refuses to say Thanksgiving day but instead refers to it as Harvest day or it could be your third cousin twice removed who is an accomplished lepidopterist (butterfly and moth collector). No matter who you end up sitting next to, be grateful that you are given that opportunity. Nothing is by accident. You are meant to sit next to that person. Enjoy their company and if all else fails, you would have exercised your compassion, patience and tolerance. Above all, you will experience being LOVE.
Happy Thanksgiving
Jakey
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Settling in
It's been a little over a month since my move and my place is still a bit of a mess. To this day, I am still purchasing furnitures, creating room in my given space and graciously thanking the Powers be.
I've been going out and discovering the city even more and having a great time. I'll definitely keep y'all posted of my finds.
Last night, Tanya and I met up for dinner and a drink...fine 2 drinks :) There's a pseudo divey bar in my neighborhood that I've been wanting to check out and we finally did last night. I said "pseudo" because no divey bars would serve a $12 glass of wine. Only in Hayes Valley!! I'm still trying to get to know my hood and everytime I turn a corner, I'm discovering more places to eat, shop and hang out with friends.
So this divey bar is really chill. Last night must have been salsa night because that's the only type of music they played. There were tons of plush couches to sit on and they also have a pool table and a foosball. Tanya and I planted ourselves on the White couch while drinking our Red wine. Yes, we took the risk of keeping our drinks in our respective glasses and left the couch just the way we found it - unstained :)
Another cool thing about this bar is that they allow dogs inside. How cool is that! I bet this place is jammin' on a Friday night as the "go-to" place to pick up on other single dog lovers/owners. You don't even have to come up with any cheesy lines, you already have the ultimate conversation starter with you. An arm candy, your most loyal pal, your wing dog :D
Last night, this one chick was there with her massive dog. When I say massive, it means that I can literally ride this thing. It must have weighed at least 85lbs. I found myself wishing that I had a dog as big as that. I would name him Tugboat.
Me: Tugboat, I'm so drunk, please walk me home...
Tugboat: Slowly nudges my arm so that I can put it around his giant neck as he drags me home which is literally right around the corner...
I would equip Tugboat with one of those fanny packs made for dogs and it would hold my ID, money, lipgloss, cell phone and house keys. I mean, have you ever seen anyone attempt to steal something out of a dogs Paw-rse? hee hee. I didn't think so! Every dude and girls alike would think twice before sticking their hands inside the Paw-rse of an 85lbs beast.
So, last night was a slow night for Tugboat (I don't know the dog's name). He was the only dog there. His owner was chatting it up with dudes at the bar while Tugboat was left to his own devices, walking around, saying hello and being friendly. Once in while he would nudge his owners leg just to remind her that he's still there with no one to smell butts with. After doing this for a good 10 mins, he finally settled down and sat on the floor next to us. I wanted to pet him SO bad but Tanya is allergic to animal hair.
I'm still trying to get settled in. I'm finally getting used to the commute and enjoying it. Not having to drive is really nice. I know 3 bus routes now and I started hitting the gym as well. It's coming along slowly but surely, just the way I like it.
Sad note:
My mom's boyfriend's mom passed away yesterday :( She was sort of like a grandma to me. It is a sad day bloggies but she is in a much better place. I will always remember her as this sprightly old lady with a smiling face.
Lighter note:
Today is my nephew's 18th Birthday. 18!!! Wasn't I just changing your diapers a week ago? Didn't I just recovered from getting chicken pox from you? How the heck did this happen? Did I time warped from 1991 all the way to 2009?
The point is to live, laugh, dance, sing, LOVE. Enjoy every minute you have with those around you. Life goes by so fast. Children grow at a lightning speed, Grandpas and Grandmas are retiring to their eternal rest and I'm getting older by the minute but my heart will always remain young. I promise.
Celebrate Life!
P.S. I love you
P.P.S. The radio station 96.5 KOIT is ALREADY playing Christmas music!
P.P.P.S. This is fun! How many P's can I fit in a single blog entry...ha ha ha! or should I say Ho! Ho! Ho!
In Spirit,
Jakey
The Gentle Giant's birthday celebration at Pier 23 last Saturday. Brian is 6'4, Wow! I always joke about how I'm always talking to his belly button while Azmeera and Tanya talks to his nipples...lol!
I've been going out and discovering the city even more and having a great time. I'll definitely keep y'all posted of my finds.
Last night, Tanya and I met up for dinner and a drink...fine 2 drinks :) There's a pseudo divey bar in my neighborhood that I've been wanting to check out and we finally did last night. I said "pseudo" because no divey bars would serve a $12 glass of wine. Only in Hayes Valley!! I'm still trying to get to know my hood and everytime I turn a corner, I'm discovering more places to eat, shop and hang out with friends.
So this divey bar is really chill. Last night must have been salsa night because that's the only type of music they played. There were tons of plush couches to sit on and they also have a pool table and a foosball. Tanya and I planted ourselves on the White couch while drinking our Red wine. Yes, we took the risk of keeping our drinks in our respective glasses and left the couch just the way we found it - unstained :)
Another cool thing about this bar is that they allow dogs inside. How cool is that! I bet this place is jammin' on a Friday night as the "go-to" place to pick up on other single dog lovers/owners. You don't even have to come up with any cheesy lines, you already have the ultimate conversation starter with you. An arm candy, your most loyal pal, your wing dog :D
Last night, this one chick was there with her massive dog. When I say massive, it means that I can literally ride this thing. It must have weighed at least 85lbs. I found myself wishing that I had a dog as big as that. I would name him Tugboat.
Me: Tugboat, I'm so drunk, please walk me home...
Tugboat: Slowly nudges my arm so that I can put it around his giant neck as he drags me home which is literally right around the corner...
I would equip Tugboat with one of those fanny packs made for dogs and it would hold my ID, money, lipgloss, cell phone and house keys. I mean, have you ever seen anyone attempt to steal something out of a dogs Paw-rse? hee hee. I didn't think so! Every dude and girls alike would think twice before sticking their hands inside the Paw-rse of an 85lbs beast.
So, last night was a slow night for Tugboat (I don't know the dog's name). He was the only dog there. His owner was chatting it up with dudes at the bar while Tugboat was left to his own devices, walking around, saying hello and being friendly. Once in while he would nudge his owners leg just to remind her that he's still there with no one to smell butts with. After doing this for a good 10 mins, he finally settled down and sat on the floor next to us. I wanted to pet him SO bad but Tanya is allergic to animal hair.
I'm still trying to get settled in. I'm finally getting used to the commute and enjoying it. Not having to drive is really nice. I know 3 bus routes now and I started hitting the gym as well. It's coming along slowly but surely, just the way I like it.
Sad note:
My mom's boyfriend's mom passed away yesterday :( She was sort of like a grandma to me. It is a sad day bloggies but she is in a much better place. I will always remember her as this sprightly old lady with a smiling face.
Lighter note:
Today is my nephew's 18th Birthday. 18!!! Wasn't I just changing your diapers a week ago? Didn't I just recovered from getting chicken pox from you? How the heck did this happen? Did I time warped from 1991 all the way to 2009?
The point is to live, laugh, dance, sing, LOVE. Enjoy every minute you have with those around you. Life goes by so fast. Children grow at a lightning speed, Grandpas and Grandmas are retiring to their eternal rest and I'm getting older by the minute but my heart will always remain young. I promise.
Celebrate Life!
P.S. I love you
P.P.S. The radio station 96.5 KOIT is ALREADY playing Christmas music!
P.P.P.S. This is fun! How many P's can I fit in a single blog entry...ha ha ha! or should I say Ho! Ho! Ho!
In Spirit,
Jakey
The Gentle Giant's birthday celebration at Pier 23 last Saturday. Brian is 6'4, Wow! I always joke about how I'm always talking to his belly button while Azmeera and Tanya talks to his nipples...lol!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
All in a year's time...
A year ago, I met these two ladies on a quiet Wednesday evening. A mutual friend of ours, who we are forever indebted to, introduced us.
Thanks Geno!
Since then, we have shared a year full of funtivities, heartaches, hangovers and moments of complete bliss. It only gets better with each day that passes. Just like a romantic relationship - friendship also requires a lot of attention and nurturing for it to grow. We continue to create new memories hence strengthening our frienship.
Last Friday, we celebrated our 1 year anniversary by doing what we do best - PARTAY ;-)
The evening started at my humble abode. We popped a bottle of the bubbly - only fitting for a fine celebration. Then we painted the town red or I should say Pink as in "City in Pink" a spin off of "Pretty in Pink" which was the themed party at an art gallery/club at 111 Minna.
We walked into the club and there were make up artists and hair stylists all lined up waiting for their chances to 80'fy us.
Tanya and Azmeera both got the 80's big hair with pig tails randomly placed on their head. Think of the girl from "Napoleon Dynamite" It was hilarious!!!
My stylist was not so keen on the pony tails so he gave me the 80's Rockin Crimped hair instead.
OMG! Bring on the Aquanet!!! I seriously had to do a conditioning mask on my hair the following day just to get the junk out! I seriously think that I contributed to burning another hole in the ozone layer.
There was also a professional photographer that evening who took photographs of the 80's train wrecks after their make over.
Poop on him though for not posting the pics yet. He said that he would post it on Facebook and the girls have been searching high and low but still no photo.
Giant heaps of reindeer poop on him!!!
The first time we all met...
Thanks Geno!
Since then, we have shared a year full of funtivities, heartaches, hangovers and moments of complete bliss. It only gets better with each day that passes. Just like a romantic relationship - friendship also requires a lot of attention and nurturing for it to grow. We continue to create new memories hence strengthening our frienship.
Last Friday, we celebrated our 1 year anniversary by doing what we do best - PARTAY ;-)
The evening started at my humble abode. We popped a bottle of the bubbly - only fitting for a fine celebration. Then we painted the town red or I should say Pink as in "City in Pink" a spin off of "Pretty in Pink" which was the themed party at an art gallery/club at 111 Minna.
We walked into the club and there were make up artists and hair stylists all lined up waiting for their chances to 80'fy us.
Tanya and Azmeera both got the 80's big hair with pig tails randomly placed on their head. Think of the girl from "Napoleon Dynamite" It was hilarious!!!
My stylist was not so keen on the pony tails so he gave me the 80's Rockin Crimped hair instead.
OMG! Bring on the Aquanet!!! I seriously had to do a conditioning mask on my hair the following day just to get the junk out! I seriously think that I contributed to burning another hole in the ozone layer.
There was also a professional photographer that evening who took photographs of the 80's train wrecks after their make over.
Poop on him though for not posting the pics yet. He said that he would post it on Facebook and the girls have been searching high and low but still no photo.
Giant heaps of reindeer poop on him!!!
The first time we all met...
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Boo!
I was still in college when I last dressed up and partied for Halloween. This year, I was in the mood to break the monotony. I decided to celebrate the schoolgirl in me - a naughty one, that is ;)
Even before the movie came out, the beau had already decided that he was going to dress up as Max from "Where The Wild Things Are". After seeing the movie and absolutely falling in love with it, I was even more determined for him to dress up as Max.
He bought the onesie online and I made his hood. Not bad eh? It took 2 nights for me to hand sew that thing. I was happy with the turn out and he looked entertainingly funny!
First Stop: The Ambassador
Needless to say, we stayed a total of 45 minutes.
It's Carol!!! This dude is super amazing. I saw him standing in line to get in the club as we were leaving. I love how creative people can get with their costumes and how much time they spent making it. It makes me look like a total slacker with my store bought outfit. Oh well, I more than made up for it with the beau's costume.
Even before the movie came out, the beau had already decided that he was going to dress up as Max from "Where The Wild Things Are". After seeing the movie and absolutely falling in love with it, I was even more determined for him to dress up as Max.
He bought the onesie online and I made his hood. Not bad eh? It took 2 nights for me to hand sew that thing. I was happy with the turn out and he looked entertainingly funny!
First Stop: The Ambassador
A friend of a friend was invited to a private party being held at The Ambassador. I've never been there before and after having been, I will not go back. The place was packed, dance floor was tiny, music sucked and the bar was impossible to get to.
Needless to say, we stayed a total of 45 minutes.
It's Carol!!! This dude is super amazing. I saw him standing in line to get in the club as we were leaving. I love how creative people can get with their costumes and how much time they spent making it. It makes me look like a total slacker with my store bought outfit. Oh well, I more than made up for it with the beau's costume.
Max and Carol - the beau's scepter is half of my curtain rod and the crown is my Christmas tree topper :D
Next: Bambuddha Lounge
Remember the Disney movie UP? This dude dressed up a Russell. He looked dead on like the character. To this day, I am still conflicted as to who wins the award for the best costume.
Carol or Russell? What do you think bloggies?
There were no cabs to be had that evening. So we made the trek home, pied-à-terre (on foot). Tired from the walk, we took a break and sat down on the steps of Grace Cathedral (J'aime!)
In Joy,
Jakey
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