Greetings! Last night was so much fun! Aaron and I had Tami and Jenn over for dinner. I managed to make a Thai coconut soup without botching it up too badly. The lemon grass was still a bit hard to chew, but it was edible, and we all seemed to enjoy it. For dessert I went ultra basic with a chocolate/cream cheese dip. Chocolate teddy grahams are just perfect for dipping into this delightful mixture! The girls brought over some fine white wines from Napa Valley. It was a lovely meal.
I just love having friends over for dinner, even though I am a very marginal cook at best. Nothing beats sitting around the dinner table eating, drinking quality wine, and sharing lively conversation. I met Tami and Jenn on my first day of orientation at Lucille Packard, and it has been wonderful getting to know them better over the past several months since moving to Palo Alto.
Today has been quite lovely as well. I managed to be out of bed by 7:00, so I made a quick breakfast, walked Zuri, and headed to the train station to journey into San Francisco for the late morning/early afternoon. Since we arrived here in August I have loved spending my days off riding the Caltrain into the city and wandering the streets aimlessly. San Fran is just such an interesting and diverse place, and it seems like each little neighborhood provides it's own unique culture. My goal today was to spend time in the SF Museum of Modern Art. I tend to be a bit leery about modern art, but I try to always give it a chance. After reading The Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver I really wanted to see the paintings by Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Rivera was so talented and had such an interesting life. I only found a handful of Rivera paintings and one by Kahlo, but it was just so great to see them in person. The museum also had quite a bit of Matisse on display as well. Seeing his Woman with a Hat painting just about made my day. It was perfect. Currently they also have a unique exhibit called "How Wine Became Modern," and it was fun to walk through as well, especially after our recent getaway to Napa and Sonoma.
After spending several hours in the museum I headed out to find a cafe for lunch. I stumbled upon a little sushi joint that had an inexpensive lunch menu. I found a quiet little table in the back corner to park myself. The miso soup, sushi and beer were excellent and provided me with plenty of extra energy to make the long walk back to the train station.
So it was a short day in the city, but that is just what I was looking for. A little bit of culture, art and sushi were just what I needed for a perfect experience. Now I am back in Palo Alto with Aaron and Zuri. We have spent some time calling various apartments in San Fran so that we will have a place to live in January when we relocate. I am looking very forward to our upcoming move!!! Getting ready to hit the gym, take my friends to the airport, and then relaxing with my book and a beer!
Cheers!!
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