This past Saturday was pretty much one of the prettiest days in San Francisco this year. Which is very surprising since today it pretty much snowed …. ok, ok hailed! But same fricken thing!
ANYWAYYYYY….
Saturday was a good day for an adventure! I haven’t explored the Presidio too much, so I made my way over on a bus filled with uber tourists. Anytime you go close to the Golden Gate bridge expect an over abundance of non-english speaking people with cameras. Since I was completely outnumbered, I decided to become a tourist myself. All I was missing was a fanny pack!
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In case you weren’t sure, this is where San Francisco is on a globe |
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This is a creepy tunnel that surprisingly was not home to a smelly bum |
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Did you know that Yoda lives in the Presidio?!?! Yea, I didn’t know that either, and I was pleasantly surprised to find him chillin in a fountain! |
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I was also pleasantly surprised to find that ancient Rome is also in the Presidio! So random and beautiful! I wonder how much rent goes for in these ruins? |
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There was a little fat kid feeding the swans, creeping closer and closer to the edge of the water. I was really hoping for him to fall in since I had my camera ready for any Funniest Home Video action! |
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The day ended at Trader Joe’s where I purchased several bottles of wine and
♥ Casi Comments Tags:adventure·Golden Gate Bridge·presidio·wine I Got a Job, I Got a Job! – The Big RevealMarch 2nd, 2010 · Job, That's What Kate Said · By: Casi
WARNING The guy in this picture has nothing to do with my job, other than I took this picture on my way home from work. After several sleepy head bobs he unfortunately did not go face first into the pole. Sorry, but that would have made my day!
OK! OK! I’ll spill the deets on my recent employment.
After Several tweets/emails/buzz’sgs(?) requesting to hear all about the big news, I am finally ready to divulge!
To tell you the truth, I didn’t want to jinx anything, but after receiving my very first paycheck, I think any curses that may have been looming have vanished completely. Or haaaaave they….
Yes, they have!
On February 16, 2010 I became the Coordinator of Strategic Partnerships for Real Girls Media. Fancy title hu!?!
Real Girls Media is a group of smart, creative, talented women AND men (YES, men too!!!) working together to create a fun, informative, and unique community at DivineCaroline.com
I personally work with talented bloggers from all over the country to help make DivineCaroline.com the best it can be. I am also on the lookout for new creative bloggers, and I help manage DivineCaroline’s Twitter and Facebook. So. Yea. I read blogs and tweet all day. What can be better than that?!?!?! Ummmmm NOTHING! It’s pretty much my dream job. BE JEALOUS!
*Quick Story* My manager E. (she reads my blog so: Hi E.!!!!) told me that part of the reason they hired me, was because of the recommendation letter I posted on my blog from my BFF Kate. I’m pretty sure Kate peed her pants when I told her that!
I’m so happy to have a job! I’m even more happy that it’s a job I love! Not only am I a SanFranciscoNoob, I am now a RealGirlsMediaNoob. I can’t wait to continue learning and growing with this great company.
Somebody pinch me…I may be dreaming! WAIT WAIT! Don’t pinch me, I don’t want to wake up!
♥ Casi
P.S. My Birthday is in 20 days!! Feel free to check out my wish list… Shrimp Corn Dogs and Meatloaf Sliders at Urban TavernFebruary 24th, 2010 · Restaurants · By: Casi
Yea, that’s right! I said SHRIMP – CORN – DOGS!!!!!
Thanks to San Francisco Citysearch I got the privilege to have one of the most impeccable meal’s and dining experiences I have ever had. As one of San Francisco’s Citysearch Dictators (yea, that means I’m awesome), I am part of a small group of super-users who get the benefit of going to special events at new restaurants, bars and other local hot spots. Another advantage, which I reaped the benefits of Monday night, are awesome prizes for Dictator reviews.
After reviewing my ass off I finally won an amazing dinner at a hotspot I have been dying to try, Urban Tavern. It was a dinner for two, so of course I brought my trusting sidekick (and boyfriend) Greg to this awesome Monday blues buster for some grub and cocktails after work. I’m going to make this a succinct review so I don’t drool all over my laptop.
We started off with a glass of wine each, 2007 Pinot Noir Symposium for him and a glass of 2006 Merlot Camp Masut for me. I won this tasting by ordering the better wine. They were both delicious, but even my Merlot hating boyfriend stole multiple sips from my glass.
We then moved on to appetizers of mussels and clams with chorizo and peppers. Ummmmm YUM!!! This was my first attempt at eating mussels, and I have to say I’m glad I went with the delicious shell fish. The chorizo totally complimented both the clams and mussels which were in a soup of lemony goodness! To our surprise, the Dining Manager Kyle showered us with more appetizers! This is where I was introduced to the genius that is Shrimp Corn Dogs and Meatloaf Sliders. The dill sauce that came with the Shrimp Corn Dogs was good, but I’m thinking a spicy flavorful cocktail sauce would have been better (like a gourmet catchup!) My favorite appetizer was the Meatloaf Sliders, but it was followed CLOSELY by the Shrimp Corn Dogs and Clams and Mussels.
For our main entree (YES! We ordered more), I got the steak and fries. All I can say is “It’s all about the butter sauce!” Who knew a square of butter doesn’t just go on pancakes! Greg ordered the Braised Baby Back Ribs. These MAJORLY tender ribs laid on a bed of toasted farro, which is now Greg’s new essential dinner side dish.
Even though we begged them not to (maybe not hard enough) they sent out dessert for us as well. Colin, the Chef, personally brought out a Sticky Toffee Pudding and their specialty banana pudding in a jar. (*Insider Tip from the chef: Strawberry goodness in a jar will be the next seasonal dessert). You all may know that I have a thing with bananas (if you don’t know, just be happy you haven’t heard the story), but if you like banana’s you will LOVE the banana jar dessert. I’m not a dessert person, but both were amazing and officially put me into a heavenly food comma.
All in all, this was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had! Our waiter was perfectly attentive and full of menu tips. It was great to chat with the manager and chef. And, as expected, the food was GREAT!
Maybe that wasn’t as “succinct” as I had hoped, but trust me, I could have gone on and on and on about my new favorite downtown dining spot. I see many more Meatloaf Sliders and Shrimp Corn Dogs in my future!
If you think you would be a great San Francisco Citysearch Dictator sign up here and tell them Casi sent ya!
♥ Casi
P.S. Sorry for the not-so-great iPhone Pics
P.S.S. They have Anchorsteam on tap, which is one of my favorite beers. Comments Tags: WITNESSED: Muni Cell Phone ThiefFebruary 18th, 2010 · Uncategorized · By: CasiTwo days as an official San Francisco commuter, and I’ve already witnessed my first crime on Muni! I thought I would at least go a week or two before I would actually see something like this!
I got on the 38L this evening at 6:00pm at Market and Sansome, going outbound with all my fellow downtown workers excited to get home. No one talks during these busy commuter hours, everyone is too busy with their favorite mobile device catching up on everything they missed out on during the work day. While catching up on all my favorite tweeters I suddenly heard a young woman scream, “HEY! He took my cell phone!!” She immediately ran off the bus and after the thief as we all looked around aimlessly and came out of our own little worlds. The bus quickly sped off from the Geary and Divisidaro stop, and we were all left wondering what exactly happened.
I’ve heard stories of this happening before but I was completely shocked to actually have it happen to the poor girl sitting next to me. It could have easily been my phone out that bus door in a second flat. I sure won’t be going into that after work commuter coma again!
With my lack of real world attention, I unfortunately did not see the theif. In fact I barely saw who the girl was, just heard her voice. IT ALL HAPPENED SO FAST! Someone hold me!
♥ Casi Help Me Decide What to Wear On My First Day of WorkFebruary 16th, 2010 · Uncategorized · By: CasiAND THE WINNER IS with 64% of the vote…………… Thank you everyone! You really made getting ready this morning a lot easier! ♥ Casi
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♥ Casi Great San Francisco Valentines Day Pillow FightFebruary 15th, 2010 · Adventures · By: CasiReason #543 of why I ♥ San Francisco = Valentines Day pillow fight with 6,000+ people in Justin Herman Plaza
What can be more fun that that!?!!?!!?!!?!!?! That’s right! NOTHING!!
Right at 6p.m. the wave of pillow fighters made it my way. I watched for about 2.5 seconds then jumped right into the action! You might be able to see me in the video (I’m the one with the black jacket and leopard pillow).
Tips I learned for next year:
All in all, it was the best Valentines Day EVER!
♥ Casi Comments Tags:beer·justin herman plaza·pillow fight·valentines day Cafe’s With Free Wifi Rule My World and My Goal to Become a Superwoman Bus CommuterFebruary 11th, 2010 · Adventures, Job · By: Casi
So, like I said in the title: Cafe’s With Free Wifi Rule My World!!!
Finding cafe’s with free Wifi is like finding a bum on the bus. They’re everywhere!!!! I ventured out this week to the North Beach area during the morning commute in search of some free wifi and good coffee. It was quite the adventure getting through the crowds. The busses were filled with people in business suits and SUPER high heels. I kinda felt out of place in my jeans and sweatshirt.
It’s awesome to travel the streets on weekday mornings. The city has a completely different vibe than what I’m used to! School children walk hand in hand through the streets and old chinese women exercise in parks I usually get my drink on during movie night in the park.
Quick tip: Be prepared to get off the PACKED 30 bus WAY before your stop. I learned my lesson when I squeezed into one during peek commute hours and got pushed around by old men and women (of the asian persuasion). My stop came up and I literally couldn’t make it to the door in time to get off (which was in arms length of me)!
I can’t wait to be a part of the in crowd on my daily morning commute to work. Did I mention I finally landed my dream job?! More to come on that when I actually make it through my first week, which is NEXT WEEK!
I need to get the essential commuter gear since my goal is to become the ultimate …. ummmm …. superwoman bus commuter? I have to work on the title.
If you think of any other necessities let me know!
♥ Casi
P.S. Beer is not ok on the bus unless you’re a bum Kimpton Hotel AdventureFebruary 5th, 2010 · Adventures · By: CasiI have another confession to make: I have a weird obsession with chandeliers and hotels. Not necessarily together, but you can definitely find a lot of beautiful chandeliers in hotels. I know, it’s totally fricken weird! Sounds like something a 65 year old woman would be into. You know, the old lady retires and spends her life savings traveling the world with her mini dog and camera. Staying at all the nice hotels, taking pictures of beautiful things like chandeliers and street art. I think this is also known as a tourist. Awww CRAP! I’m a tourist in my own city! Oh well, I had fun! Let me take you on a tour of the Kimpton Hotels (and some stuff in between):
You can see the full set of my old lady tourist adventure here.
Have a lovely day!
Ugh! I’m old!
♥ Casi **********************************UPDATE********************************** Comments Tags:adventure·art·beautiful·BEEFEATER·beer·chandelier·china town·hotel·that's what she said·union sqaure Confession: I’m A GeekJanuary 31st, 2010 · Adventures, Noobs · By: Casi
I have a confession to make. I’m a geek!
I know! It’s hard to believe! Right? Ok, maybe it’s not that hard to believe.
Evidence of my geekyness includes the following:
Which brings me to the source of my confession – Since moving to San Francisco, I have found a new hobby: Attending Tech Events.
There are a million events going on in this city and its surrounding areas. One of the most recent ones I attended was called She’s Geeky, held at the Computer Science Museum in Mountain View (I know! How appropriate is that!?!) About 50+ geeky women gathered together to talk about everything geeky. Every hour a diverse group of sessions were created to go over Tech Talk and Geek Speaking, Art and Tech, Podcasting, Community Management Strategies, and other topics that included acronyms I had never heard of. My favorites were: Social Design, Social Networks, Founders Group, and Startup Bootcamp.
If you haven’t fallen asleep yet or stabbed yourself in boredom….you get a cookie! I told you, I’m a geek! These things interest me and there is a big community of fellow geeks here in
If anyone has tips on good geek meetups in the city let me know (WARNING: I may hug you if it also happens to be a FREE event that serves FREE cocktails). Also, if you see one of my many tweets about events I have signed up for, don’t be afraid to join me! I will hold your hand if necessary.
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