The Gift of Inspiration

When Jimmy handed me my present, I fell to the floor.  He printed out my blog. This has been on my list of things to do, but I put it aside because of how much time it would take.  The print out goes from June 2009 to June 2010.  It took him hours to transfer to Word and print out at Office Depot.  Only one year and it's as thick as a college reader.  I wrote so much back then.  Jimmy said, "you always said you wish you had a hobby... you do, it's your blog."

Somehow he read my mind.  What an amazing boyfriend.

I stopped blogging because I felt like my thoughts and activities weren't worth sharing especially when I compared myself to others; blogs that are featured on other sites, blogs with a huge following.  I was discouraged and intimidated by better writing, prettier pictures and crazier adventures.

But that's not the point right?  I'm getting older, but I need to continue to do what makes me happy: document my life so that I can remember what I've experienced.  And it feels so much more rewarding to create rather than consume and scroll and like and share something that you didn't even make.

Thank you Jimmy for giving me the gift of inspiration.  I love you to pieces.

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Jimmy also took me to Baco Mercat in downtown LA which is on multiple must eat lists!  The bill was a percentage of our rent, but Jimmy wanted to make sure that he one-uped my job and treated me out to some amazing class!  It was spectacular - complete with a forthy cocktail, hamachi crudo, waffle rilletes, original baco sandwich, “caesar” brussels sprouts.

We finished the evening with more downtown loving at Syrup for my favorite Apple Pie Waffle.  I finally had the chance to take Jimmy here.  We enjoyed city living in the new converted parking spot turned parklet.  In love.

May Recap - Los Angeles

I'm trying hard to catch up!  EEK!

May was really busy.  I wanted to write about Bay to Breakers in the same entry, but it always deserves its own especially since Jimmy and I spend the morning exploring North Beach and Hayes Valley which are both areas I haven't explored.  But I'll get to that.

This entry is about two wonderful events in Los Angeles through Jimmy's lens and my poorly written narration.


Memorial Day BBQ

Ern asked me what I was doing for Memorial Day, I responded... you should have a BBQ.  He said, "great idea."  And there we have it.  Plant the seed and with the right soil it was flourish.

Ern thought it would be a good idea to twirl while holding a plate of meat fresh from the BBQ.  And it got everywhere.  I think we learned about this in science class.  He makes up for it by showing us his giant lazy pussy.

This lesbian couple made the best carne asada tacos ever.

Andrew is trying to show everyone that my ass is so big that it can hold a cup.

Ish Jimmy being cute and me cutting strawberries before I learned the straw trick (google it!)

Trevor Project at the Hollywood Castle

We were able to snag two last minute tickets to this lovely affair.  Up in the mountains is the Hollywood castle.  We enjoyed the view and wandered around.

Waiting for the shuttle from Hollywood Blvd

The Castle

It was a modern day fairytale.

Samba by the Seas

I was really excited when I found masks at the dollar store for Swedish House Mafia's Masquerade, but I didn't realize that I would be wearing masks again this year!  These were more elaborate.

Wore my mask.  Got my face painted with "giraffe spots" but it looked more like leprosy.  I witnessed a drunkard get his receding hairline painted in and I'm 100% sure he blacked out.   Last year's pirate theme was a bit more fun.

Mohawk Storm

Hairchive: Mohawk Storm

This is the result of 4 hours of sleep on the greyhound.  All these added textures make me feel like Mohawk Storm!

Bay to Breakers 2013 - Part 2 (Monopoly, Pringles, Clockwork Orange)

I was obsessed with this idea - top hat, monocle, shirt with tail. I was thrilled to find all the pieces for a reasonable price at various stores.  I was on the hunt!  And among the three of us, we created different characters for ourselves.

The morning of we got ready.  I was already up fearing that we have already missed everything.  But we came at a great time.  Szeto does some reading on the BART way there.

Upon arrival, we found our friends.  Szeto made monocles out of goofy plastic costume glasses from the dollar store and ribbon.  Wish I thought of that!  I spent way to much on that accessory.  We had enough to spare and eyeliner to draw mustaches and our group expanded!  One of girls missed the memo and came as a monopoly piece.  NOOOO Monopoly GUY!  Not Pieces!  But it worked!

What I love the most is creativity!  Especially when folks did it in groups.  From left to right, top to bottom: Dominoes, Pink People, Patriotic, Otter Pops, Loofahs, Cereal, Pippi Longstocking, Green and muscular and a Mario/Carrot Pyramid.

The sheer randomness of Bay to Breakers is so entertaining!

What else is entertaining is the amount of dudes willing to parade almost naked around town.  The guy on the left is a mutual friend, surprise SPEEDO!  Guy in the middle was climbing statues and shouting obnoxiousities on his megaphone and guy on the right is about to participate in a dance battle.

More confetti canons next year, the police keeping us safe, the crowd and I'm motorboating!

Jimmy's favorite part was this found waffle stand.  He was in love.

We left earlier than previous years, but we were rewarded a spot at Michelle's favorite breakfast joint in Height and Ashbury!

Bay to Breakers 2013 - Part 1 (Instagram Sharing #)

I am obsessed with Bay to Breakers.  This is our fourth year and I still feel like more needs to be experienced.  Everyone is drunk by 9AM walking along the path of a 7mile race in ridiculous costumes.  It's impossible to see everything, but I feel like I found the plan: start the walk at 9.  Dance party at Fell and Cole until 12:30PM.  Pass out in a park.

I had my theme set months in advanced and I was thrilled to find each piece!  Top hats at Daiso, tuxedo shirts at goodwill and monocles from a costume store (though Eric was able to make his own at a fraction of the price.)  Bay to Breakers is about being creative and resourceful especially since every year another rule is added.

2010 ...

2011 - No floats (Because people kept getting run over)

2012 - No nudity or Alcohol (Because people got too rowdy and peed on everything)... if they see a beer, they pour it out... but if it's concealed... whatever.

2013 - No backpacks (Boston)

2014 - No ... music?!  OH GOD SAVE US!!!

Though I feel incomplete, because there wasnt enough alcohol in our beverage satchels.. there wasn't enough music or creativity.  Everyone is being so cautious, but that's the price you pay for safety.  As I figure out the best mode of party.. so does the city of San Francisco - more fences to prevent property destruction  more urinals to prevent public peeing, more "rule" to deter over doing it.  I just wish I had known about this sooner.

Thank goodness for Instagram, I felt closer to the strangers that I partied with and caught images of things I may have missed.  I also found my group in some pictures.

My Favorite #BaytoBreakers Instagram Photos 
(credit in the photo file name.)

Best Outfits:

Tons of Cards Against Humanity Sets

Passed Out:









A ton of hot guys practically naked wearing speedos or... chicken costumes.




Found Us!!










Next Year:

I want more.  I'm already thinking about next year.  I found this picture and I wish it was me!  I wish I had the opportunity to release my confetti canons sitting on a street light watching everyone cheer at The Park at Fell and Cole.

This will happen.  This is on my life to-do list.