the weekend.

On the weekends I am up at 5am.  I can't help it. 

Sleeping in...doesn't come natural to me. I wish it did.

I blame the years of working as a barista where 5am shifts were my life.  The days where Americano's and morning machiatos were my only friends before the hours of 10am. 
Naps....those are what I crave.  Yet, even those are seldom.  My body was made for early mornings.  The mere moments of...quiet.  The moments where I can sit, write and drink coffee. The ones when not a sound is made, not a word spoken.  Complete and utter silence.  I live for those moments. 
The weekend mornings... are just mine.  Mornings made up of early runs, messy bun, no makeup and yoga pants. ~ Weekend afternoons and evening are made for a little more.... Fresh flowers, trips to the farmers market, laundry, the start of a new book, nights out, my loves, eyeliner, pink lipstick and high heels.    

I want to live.

"I'm not sure what I'll do, but --- well, I want to go places and see people.  I want my mind to grow. I want to live where things happen on a big scale."  - F. Scott Fitzgerald  Moving to the city was exactly what I was suppose to do, all along.... 

10 things I've learned this week thus far...

1. Tacos, tacos, tacos eeeeee, I love tacos!!
2. I have loved the sun in the city for these last few weeks,  but I need some cold winds and fog in my life! 
3. I wish I could go to work in pajamas...not everyday, but somedays would be nice.
4. I could live at the movies. 
5. sigh, cereal is pretty great, lets be honest. 
6. never did I ever think I would like mc hammer pants and I totes just bought a pair, completely in love with them. 
7. I want to speak french. 
8. Lists are life savers.
9. Go with the gut. Say yes to fun. 
10. HIMYM...I could watch it all day long. 

Craftman & Wolves.

There is a street in the Mission that has easily become one of favorite parts of the city, Valencia St. I catch myself hanging out there some morning, some afternoon and even some evening. It's filled with restaurants, bars, coffee shops, clothing stores and so much more. I find myself down on Valencia at least once maybe even twice a week. It's the perfect area to meet for brunch, walk around and meet for dinner and drinks at night. I love the atmosphere, the people and all that surrounds this neighborhood.  Last weekend I finally tried out one of the many bakeries that I have been dying to try since moving to the city last summer: Craftsman & Wolves. There pastries our to die for and they serve one of my favorite types of coffees, SightGlass. That makes this place that much better. The ambiance was so chill and comfortable. I can't wait to go back to lesson plan, read or just meet with friends. 

Sundays: New brunch spot day! (officially!)

Sundays.
Church and Brunch with friends. Sometimes, errands.  that is what my Sunday;s consist of.  I have officially, unofficially declared sundays as "find a new brunch spot" day!  There are so many places in this wonderful city to try that are right at my fingertips, yet there are just not enough days during the week, or time for that matter to try them all.  So, I have declared Sundays as my "find a new brunch spot' day. Anyone's invited so feel free to come.  This Sunday the weather was gorgeous out so we decided to walk to the Mission.  We tried one of the many restaurants down on Valencia St. (There are SO many!!) 
GRUB!  I was in love after first bite.  I ordered a frittatta with mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes and normally I'm not a big fan but after eye balling someone else's food I decided I had to try it!  Thank goodness i did because well it was a party in my mouth.  Not only do they have breakfast but guys, they have a MAC & CHEESE  BAR!!!  If that doesn't excite you I don't know what will.  I'm seriously counting the days to when I get to go back!