The City of Hearts

I'm a little sad because news has reached me that Jenny from the Taft has died. I've always been fascinated by his story, his memory and his ways of making you give up your food in exchange of small talk. He was a part of Taft culture. What an end to a rather fabulous era. :( Moving on..

I've decided I'll show you some MORE pictures of North California because there is no better way to cheer myself up than to talk about my favorite city. What I love most about SFO is the way it can be both laid-back and cosmopolitan. It just depends on which part of town you choose to walk around in and basically, how you would like to spend your day. Personally, I adored downtown. Everything's so close to each other but at the same time, there is a lot of breathing room. It's a city of contrasts that mesh with each other in a very endearing way, kind of like the intercoastal nature of its waters. In SF, time moves fast but not too fast, and though the people are interesting they do not make one feel inferior. It's like New York, only it smells better and people are much nicer. On an ordinary day, I like to walk around and people watch (possibly do a bit of my Cute Boys Come Out On A *insert day here* editions). I like looking at the free art galleries and street graffiti. The city is brimming with art schools and artists, just soaking up the vibe is enough to make one feel like a literati. Sometimes, I'd rather eat but on most times, I just go up to Borders and stay there to read. I really, really, really love bookstores here. If I'm lucky, my second cup of coffee comes for free too. ;)

The painting is a part of the Mishi Arts Gallery on 445 Sutter St., the edifice is one of the hotels around the financial district. Both super expensive. Thus, the pairing.

Here are some of my finds during my "haunts" for "souvenirs" in San Francisco, Cute boys come out in Union Sq. edition. I would post the rest of the set but I'm only posting those who didn't come up to me after I have taken their picture. I'm not sure why I'm selectively posting. Maybe out of bitterness? Or you know.. out of the plain fact that I'm not sure if what I do is a criminal offense. The guy in the white shirt knew what I was doing, he was kind of smiling, but totally refused to give in when it was his turn. What a nut. (HAHA, NEWSFLASH: I'M THE NUT!!!)

Clockwise from left: Me out of work and just being lazy, some new stuff from Prada (ICE ICE BABY! TOO COLD, TOO COLD!), rotisserie chicken lunch at Wolfgang Puck Express and at Coach with my cousin who can give Wonderland's White Rabbit a run for his money. He's always late but loves being late because he gets to miss school and shop with me.

Clockwise from left: One of my favorite buildings on Powell St., the SF sightseeing double-decker bus ($25 for a day pass), the greatest place on earth (Gotta love Macy's!) and a member of the lonely hearts club all alone in the City of Hearts. ♥

Up next... some more pictures! What will life be like if not for the photographs that immortalize us everyday? Hehehe. Oh, admit it. We're all a little bit vain inside. Le sigh. Stay tuned! xx