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Archive for August, 2008
20
Aug
08
Just a reminder
19
Aug
08
Like family
Yesterday I left work early to pick up my partner and his wife, who are visiting from Toronto. They were staying in the city and took BART out East. We had time to kill before meeting Pete back in Alamo then driving out to Livermore for dinner at my boss’ house.
We ended up enjoying a glass of wine at Va de Vi then a bit of window shopping in Walnut Creek.
When we all got to Livermore, my boss and his wife gave us big welcoming hugs and drinks were poured. They are a family with 4 kids ranging in age fro 16 to 8. Great kids. At dinner, my boss said Grace. Yes, Grace! I have not said Grace in YEARS… probably not since Thanksgiving when I was like 10 years old!
It’s really icing on the cake when you truly enjoy the company of those who you work with. Yesterday’s experience went beyond just enjoyment. I truly felt like I was part of a family. A family who respects each other and has fun together. After dinner, a bunch of us (not me of course) played poker. My boss’ 10 year old son had such a blast winning hands against the adults.
It is interesting how this is one of the first jobs I’ve been in for over a year that I don’t often find myself perusing Craigslist or other job sites just to see “what else is out there”.
18
Aug
08
Visitors from Toronto
Must make this quick… off to pick up my visitors (one of our Partners and his wife) from Toronto. I feel somewhat bad for them. They arrived into S.F. on Saturday and it has been colder than ever, not just in S.F. either. It’s only about 75 degrees out in the Danville area, which is very strange for this time of year.
I don’t feel TOO bad ’cause I did warn them… but man, that stinks! You think you are going to go on vacation in the summer time and naturally want to pack shorts and light clothing. Not so fast, not in SF.
I realized this weekend that I truly do enjoy doing the “tourist” thang. I met up with them and we went to the Top of the Mark, a legendary bar at the top of the Mark Hopkins Intercontinental up on top of Nob Hill. It was fun until the fog got so think we couldn’t even see the next building over!
I am picking them up at the Walnut Creek BART and will figure out what they want to do around here, then we will head to Livermore for dinner with my boss.
I will write something more meaningful tomorrow, I promise!!
15
Aug
08
Friday Bullets!
It’s Friday afternoon and I’m “all alone”… As in my coworkers are all away so guess who gets to answer every fricken call? Oh! you need help configuring your MX records and opening your firewall port? um. yeah. gulp. My boss is too much. Just before he left for his errand, he says, “go pee now cause you are going to be swamped for the next two hours”. The funny part is the phone has not rung once since he left (please don’t let me jinx myself) and I’m SOO getting kudos for being a “team player”. Note to self: plan to take a day off very soon.
Anyhoo, it is Friday so here we go!
- For those of you who read yesterday’s post… the saga continues. Last night I dreamt of sea monsters. I kid you not. Must go on DreamMoods now and see what that is all about. I am a bit scared.
- Getting my nails done in a few hours, then will be heading to my favorite Danville bistro, Sideboard for a glass of vino and quick dinner with a pal.
- The weekend is jam packed full. Tomorrow, in keeping with my beautification effort (don’t laugh), I will be heading into the city bright and early to see my miracle worker, Lana who will no doubt transform me into the beauty queen I aspire to be (in my dreams, of course).
- Then I will head down to the Ferry Building to meet up with my mom for a (hopefully) relaxing lunch.
- Then – and yes, we are still on Saturday – I plan to meet up with one of my partners from Toronto who is visiting SF with his wife. I love doing the tourist thang, so I suggested drinks at the Top of the Mark — unless of course YOU have a better suggestion… please comment below.
- Whew! Saturday will be long… but fun no doubt. Sunday will be much more relaxing I promise. Lucy and I – and hopefully we can con Pete into coming too – intend to chill out at our favorite Danville resort, Chez Ayelet! We’re talking wine, bbq and pool action. Can’t ask for anything better in the SF Bay area.
Have a great weekend peeps (that is a shout out to Pete)!
I found this article today while browsing Kirtsy. I felt compelled to share this with you all as it is one of those articles to bookmark and read on days when you feel inadequate, unsuccessful and loser-ish.
I have always believed that it is the kiss of death the second you start comparing yourself to others. It is so easy to fall into that self-deprecating pattern of inadequacy. Let’s face it, there are some amazing, tremendous, talented, savvy people in this world. But, guess what? YOU are one of them!
14
Aug
08
What do dreams really mean?
I have been having vivid and shocking dreams lately. I should really take notes the moment I wake up as the dreams get fuzzy as the day wears on. Except for that this is impossible… given Lucy is practically out the door, leash in mouth, seconds after my alarm clock goes off!
Last night I had a dream I was travelling by train to the East Coast. There was some mix-up in that Pete had to get off at one point to do something with his family. Meanwhile, I continued on the train. On the train, I met an old college pal whose girlfriend was pregnant. At least I think/hope she was pregnant… she could have been chubby and now that I think about it, I seem to recall saying to this gal, “when are you due?” – in that snide horrible way that high school girls do when making fun of a fat person (not at all my style).
I don’t remember much else about the dream except that at one point, plans changed and I decided (along with my pal and his girlfriend) to stay on the train and go to Italy (!?!?!) – yeah, on the train. Bizarre!
Today I went on 
and extracted the following interpretation based on being on a train and seeing someone with a (pregnant) belly.
To dream that you are on a train, is symbolic of your life’s journey and suggests that you are on the right track in life and headed for the right direction. Alternatively, you have a tendency to worry needlessly over a situation that will prove to work out in the end.
I’ll take the “non” alternative interpretation!
To see a pregnant belly, represents emotions that are due to come to the surface. They can no longer remain suppressed.
Hmm…. VERY interesting. No comment.
Comment below and share one of your more vivid dreams. Better yet, go to 
and see what they have to say about your dream.
13
Aug
08
Branded.
Those who know me know that I’m not one to let the little things get to me. I don’t typically overanalyze glib comments… life is too short to worry if someone meant something else when they said, “you look very healthy today” (as an example).
I received an email the other day… it’s still giving me grief. The word, “childless”, was used to describe me and I didn’t really think twice about it until reflecting upon the email later on. Obviously, this is a factual statement. Why should it bother me?
Well, first of all, being childless is not necessarily a “by choice” trademark, at least in my situation. Would you describe a cancer patient as “diseased”?
Second, there is a negative connotation anytime the word “less” is used. I can’t help but feel that in the eyes of my friend, I am somehow deficient. Others MAY view my state of being as a “more” rather than “less” situation. Perhaps “lifefull” or “freedomfull” are more choice words to use?
Lastly – and I think this is the most disappointing - I felt very alienated by that statement. US “childfull” gals are on this side of the room. Aren’t we cool and normal and great? Oh! poor you on the other side of the room, so lonely with the other sad childless people. Wait… I’m having flashbacks of Prom night!
I have always hoped my true friends will remain real to me through good times, bad times, and all the changes and evolutions we all encounter in life. Don’t get me wrong, there is no doubt in my mind that I will continue to value my friendship with this anonymous emailer. My level of sensitivity is sky high these days and things that I would normally not think twice about, I’m second guessing.
Now I’m off to partake in one of those activities that only childless people can truly appreciate…
living my life for me.
12
Aug
08
weight off my shoulders
I’m enjoying a new way of life I have adopted for myself. Guess the best way to put it is to say, I am no longer “trying”.
I am no longer worrying about the glass (or a few) of wine consumed last night (very fun concert, will post a review shortly). No longer concerned that I’m eating the wrong foods that exacerbate my problem. No longer stressing about whether I drank too much water, thus the ovulation kit may not work properly due to diluted urine concentration.
Freedom! Life is good.
I know that sometime in the very near future, I’m going to have to look deep inside and consider the bigger issue/circumstance I am faced with… can I truly accept a childless life? I’m not ready to go there yet.
For now, pour me another glass of vino!
11
Aug
08
Someone has to live my life
A fabulous friend of mine decided to celebrate turning 40 with a bang! by renting out a Luxury Suite at AT&T Park. I was lucky enough to score an invite and I got to spend the afternoon watching the Giants – Dodgers game in style yesterday.
I must say, it is gonna be hard to sit in our regular seats from now on… What an experience! I am sure my photos will not do it justice, but hopefully you will get an idea of the kind of day I enjoyed yesterday.
A picture perfect day in the city…
Views from the suite…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA…
Icing on the cake? The Giants won 5 -4 with a run in the bottom of the 9th!
P.S. This morning on KNBR, Brian Murphy (my favorite sports radio host, and yes I do have a mild crush on the man) gleefully joked, “hey, Dodgers, sorry you pissed away two of your games. Thanks for coming! Don’t let the door hit you on the ass as you leave.” Loved that!
08
Aug
08
Friday Bullets!
Thank goodness I am using this format on Fridays. It’s kinda how my brain operates on Fridays: in very short bursts requiring little depth of thought.
- When did Lucy get more popular than me? As of today, my site has 305 hits, while she has 344 hits! Oh, guess what? I started my blog in 2004 and she started hers… 3 weeks ago??? www.lucyandfriends.com I shouldn’t be surprised, DUH, it’s lovable Lucy.
- I am TIRED of hearing the name, “Manny Ramirez” over and over. It seems like every other word I hear from the fine radio hosts at KNBR is “Manny”. “Manny this, Manny that.” Am I the only one who thinks it is ridiculous that the SF Giants flagship radio station, is giving this guy so much attention? He’s using the Dodgers to get a new contract, just as much as they are using him to overtake Arizona in the Western Division. Guess it is a win-win situation, but why should we care enough to discuss him ad nauseum?
- Speaking of the Giants vs. Dodgers, I’m pretty excited to have been invited to a birthday party (Happy Birthday, Barbara!) at AT&T Park. She bought a luxury suite for the game, so on Sunday, 18 of us will enjoy the game in style, sipping fine Chardonnay and munching on Caesar salad. Now, THAT is a fine way to enjoy Giants baseball if you ask me.
- Monday night you will find me at the Mountain Winery for the Regeneration Tour. Yeah, baby, you read that right? Human League, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, and … WAIT A MINUTE… WTF?!?… A Flock of Seagulls?!?!? Okay, when I bought tickets a month or so ago, Dead or Alive was the last band, NOT A Flock of Seagulls. A Flock of Seagulls had like, ONE hit… they were the quintessential One Hit Wonder. That is rude. Don’t get me wrong, I do like their ONE hit, “I ran (so far away)…” but what the heck else will they perform? No doubt I will have a great time still. Bring on the ’80s!
- Lucy has recovered from her “chicken bone incident” but she’s now on Steroids and Antibiotics to treat her itchy skin syndrome. If it isn’t one thing, it is another with this dog. But I love her!
Have a great weekend everyone!
I took a little break Wednesday afternoon. Ahhh, much needed indeed.
