Real Friends Beat Facebook Friends

I thought this advertisement to gamble was hilarious. facebook? what to think of this new age social media garbage. It scores a 50/50 in my book. I love it when I need it but cant stand to hear all the fuss about it. Its taking over the world as we know it! its hard to believe all the cash generated from advertising dollars to make them a multi-billion dollar company. But when the entire world supports your product and services I guess thats how much money you make.

First Friday Art Murmur - Downtown Oakland

Come check out the hip art galleries on the first friday every month in downtown oakland. its quite the scene. some odd 25 galleries are packed with hipsters, hippies, drinkers and always burners. the art was good. the bars were good. the people were interesting. im going to go back next month and maybe buy a piece for the hallway.

Interpol @ Warfield San Francisco, CA

1/31/11 Not a bad way to spend a Monday night. The performance was stellar and it was a kick-ass show. I have to say that the Warfield looked worn out. The seats were tight and uncomfortable, tainted paint and a poorly positioned bar on the second floor. That ust to be my favorite venue. The FOX Theater in Oakland with its new make-over has taken the #1 venue spot in the bay.

Set list: http://www.setlist.fm/setlist/interpol/2011/the-warfield-san-francisco-ca-6bd2ca4a.html

Winter in the City

Famous quote "The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco" has been attributed to Mark Twain, but until the attribution can be verified, it should not be regarded as authentic. I like either ways! The city can be cold, windy, sunny and foggy, sometimes all in the same day. It doesn't really matter if its winter, fall or summer because a nice sunny day can appear out of nowhere anytime of the year. Cheers to a beautiful city and fantastic weather.

San Francisco To San Diego

Road Trip!!! San Diego is the seventh largest city in the US with over 2.5 people. It also has over 70 miles of coast beach. Looks like a straight shot down highway 5. Google says 8 hours and 400 miles.

My Bike, My Grass, My Bridge

There is nothing more refreshing than riding through San Francisco's water front. Through North Beach, Aquatic Park, the Yacht Harbor to Crissy Fields. It is here I sit, breath and stretch in front of Planet Granite and the new Trampoline building. The grass is thick and cool, and ideal for a nap. If you need a snack check out the cafe and book store by the pier.

Legends of the Guardians

Two thumbs up on this good vs. evil battle of owls over who controlled; rather was the superior owl kingdom. Its packed with love, laughter, blood and death. I recommend viewing this animation film in 3D IMAX....amazing. See you at the show:)

DECOMPRESSION 10-10-10

Owe YEAH!. The entire burning man experience is such a spectacular community of peace, soul and good spirits. The burner people always put on a good show and the visual talents are endless. If your looking to let loose and get a little wild.....then get ready for next years events.

http://www.burningman.com/blackrockcity_yearround/special_events/decompression/decom2010.html

Upper Haight House!

Up off of Haight Ashbury street looking towards south city Bay View area. There is an awesome park overlooking Haight Street called Buena Vista Park.

SF ZOO

I have wanted to go to the Zoo forever and finally went. Its fantastic! They have over 250 species of wildlife. Its not a glamorous zoo like the San Diego Zoo, but it has enough wildlife to keep all visitors going. The first Wednesday of every month is FREE, but don't forget to leave a donation:)

I enjoyed the Grizzle Bears from Montana, the monkeys and baby gorilla, cat that looked just like AJ, and the Black Rhinoceros that was walking in circles for hours. The male lions were sweet. One of the lions was indoors at the lions exhibit building and you could totally hear him roaring and snarling. it was amazing.

A little background one the baby gorilla. The birth mother rejected the baby and would not tend to it so the baby is now being raised by one of the other mature females in the group. Just recently, the birth mother has started to make contact and play with the baby.

SF ZOO link:

http://www.sfzoo.org/openrosters/view_homepage.asp?orgkey=1859