some ginger tea and a whole loada blueberries!
xx
July 31, 2012
sweet like chocolate boy *revival*
not sure how i woke up with this in my head, but i'm glad i did! good memories.
happy tuesday :)
xx
run in neon!
check out my new kicks!
something i look forward to in san francisco is going to road runners sports cuz they have my shoe history and foot type on file. growing up with flat feet was not always fun, but now that there are places that can asses my arch and pressure points to pair me with the perfect shoe is actually kinda fun.
i'm loving the neon, even though i can probably be spotted a mile away in them. at least they're safe right? right.
xx
LISTEN TO ME: of monsters & men - little talks
there's an old voice in my head that's holding me back,
well tell her that i miss our little talks.
soon it will all be over and buried with our past,
we used to play outside when we were young,
and full of life and full of love.
****
love this song! it makes me wanna run around in the sun with neon face paint and silly string to shoot at everyone/thing in my way.
hope you're being carefree on this summers day!
xx
July 30, 2012
exploring on my bike
something i love doing here that i definitely wouldn't even attempt in the uae unless i plan on getting hit with heatstroke or being roadkill is cycling. i went with my sister-in-law's mother on such a fun ride. the weather was perfect: the sun was shining but there was a cool breeze, so you're never too hot or cold. oh how i love you san francisco. the scenery was beautiful, and with my music, i was on cloud 9 - makes the thought of cycling in a gym basically purgatory for murderous sinners who feel no need to ask for repentence. why would i go?!
we ended up cycling for 15 miles and stopped for a bite on a little street with all these authentic boutiques and cafes. we got a little taste of italy at this italian specialty store where i went a bit wild with our cold cuts order. so light and yummy. of course we managed to shop after that. i don't think anything would have stopped me shopping, not the fact that carrying the bags was a hazard on the bike or even being in my sweaty workout gear (not proud of it). if i can find something authentic that i won't get anywhere else at a great price i'm sold. one day i'm definitely living somewhere i can use my bike as my main form of transport. i hope.
xx
MAKE ME: roasted tomato basil soup
one of the things i love about being around my sister-in-law's family is the many benefits i get from both her parents. when it comes to her father joaquin (keenies) i enjoy taking advantage of his culinary expertise. does being colombian make you a good cook? well, he's both, and i have to say my family have happily reaped the benefits of the arab/colombian union. anyway, keenies and i decided to go for a roasted tomato basil soup and the chosen recipe was by barefoot contessa. we followed it to a t minus the thyme and butter. i know, that would be breaching all cooking rules according to ina garten; but i prefer my savory dishes sans butter. she'd probably throw an extra stick in there for good luck. as expected, the recipe turned into a huge success! it's not creamy and heavy (i hate creamy soups) and with san francisco's evening chill, it hit the spot.
xx penguina
July 29, 2012
coffee & cameras: the perfect gift
if you know anyone who loves their cameras as much as their daily cup of joe, this is such a fun gift! a canon macro lens tumbler to take with them wherever they go. i got one for my pops considering he's one of the most avid camera enthusiasts i know. he loved it and he's not really into random gizmos. obviously it's not as heavy as an actual lens, but it looks pretty close to being real. it's even more fun for people who love cameras and act like they know a lot but don't really (like me); even though i'm surround by lenses daily i'd fall for it. you can find it on amazon.
xx
July 28, 2012
LISTEN TO ME: angels - the xx
you move through the room
like breathing was easy
if someone believed me
they would be as in love with you as i am
they would be...
****
what i'd do to see them in concert.
xx
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